Causes and Communities | The Marketing Collective

Connecting with causes and communities

That align with small business purpose and values

Connecting with causes and communities

That align with small business purpose and values

Reimagining a better business system

Let's face it, traditional business models and systems are broken. They're extractive in a finite, natural world.

They often exploit people and planet for short-term profits.

We believe there's a better way. We believe the future of business is purpose-led - where the purpose of business is far more than just shareholder value.

While we absolutely need profitable businesses for prosperity too (and we help you create this), we don't believe it needs to come at the cost of our people, the planet or our morals and values. 

The purpose of The Marketing Collective is to shift the focus of business from profit for a few to prosperity for many.

We're on a mission to help small, purpose and values-led businesses thrive, so that collectively, we don't just reimagine a new system, but we completely rebuild one.

Are you with us?

Developing purposeful leader brands that create intergenerational impact.

Helping small businesses be the change.

Have you ever thought to yourself 'someone should fix that' or noticed something seriously wrong and wanted to do something about it, but didn't know where to start?

That thing that stuck out to you... fixing it has your name written all over it. You've noticed it for a reason.

Maybe it's scary and daunting to take it on. Maybe you're afraid you'll fail.

Maybe it's your calling.

We're here to help you answer the call. We'll help you work out the details.

Because I've been there.

This is exactly how The Marketing Collective was born. This is exactly what drove me to set up my own charity, Dara Children's Trust. 

I didn't know how. I just knew that if I wasn't that 'someone', nothing would change.

Ready to make a difference through your business?

 

Connecting good businesses with impactful causes

Impact-led experiences: Join us in Cambodia in 2026

In January 2026, we'll take a volunteer team out to our Dara Children's Trust education and community initiatives, on the outskirts of Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

And, you're invited!

You could be helping us design and install a playground at the local primary school or a community garden on the roof terrace of our new Community Centre.

Align your business with a cause that matters to you and your people

Building a directory of small, impactful causes

We're compiling a directory of small-to-medium sized charities to help connect impactful causes with purpose-led businesses.

Leveraging Marijke's 15 year's charity foundership and Board management experience, she'll conduct due diligence for you, and help you match with a cause in alignment with your purpose and values.

If you know of a small but mighty charity that would benefit from being on our directory, please let us know.

Coming Soon...

We're building a 'Reimagining Business Hub' - a go-to for:

  • Defining or refining your purpose and values
  • Aligning with issues that matter to you and your people
  • Aligning with causes that create impact
  • Communicating your involvement and impact without feeling disingenuous
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How to align your business with an impactful cause - free guide

Free Guide - How to Align Your Business with an Impactful Cause

In a world in crisis, your business has the power to make a difference.

Get access to our exclusive starter guide for purposeful entrepreneurs and discover how to generate meaningful impact.

Complete the form below and we will email you our guide so you can take the first step towards creating a better world!

I volunteered with the Dara Children's Trust as part of a team at eNett and was blown away by Marijke's passion, tireless hard work and dedication. She is incredibly driven and fearless and runs the charity in a highly organised, ethical and responsible fashion. I look forward to contributing to the Trust and Marijke's work going forward.

Senior Legal Counsel, eNett International

Collectively Podcast: Purpose-led business and marketing

Monica Shepherd, our resident copywriter, and I collectively share our experiences of building our own purpose-led businesses and the trials and tribulations, actions and outcomes of our clients, as well as some of the most memorable and successful ethical and sustainable brands we admire. 

Collectively is a podcast about building better businesses, and the journey all of us as business owners and entrepreneurs have along the way.

As two Marketers with over 40 years experience between us, we chat about the marketing methods and mindsets that really move the dial for small-to-medium sized businesses, and how by working in collaboration with others, you can build a successful business and market it in a way that feels aligned, authentic and appealing for you and all your audiences!

It's available on all major podcast platforms including:

Need more support?

I've worked with serial entrepreneurs building multiple businesses as well as first-time business owners and solopreneurs. Those that succeed establish an unwavering sense of belief in their purpose.

I'd love to help you build that. Start with our free resources, I hope they support you on this journey.

What are you waiting for?

Wow, you made it all the way down here... Did you know that companies with a purpose statement had 58% more revenue growth and 63% higher returns on invested capital in 2023?*

If you're ready to get started, check out The Marketing Collective Mentorship. We'll help you craft your purpose and values, and it to market in a way that feels kind and aligned. 

Marijke Timmers
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