Freelance Copywriter Turned Nonprofit Comms Manager - Catching Up with Jen (Episode 275)

Freelance Copywriter Turned Nonprofit Comms Manager - Catching Up with Jen (Episode 275)

From Build Your Copywriting Business by Filthy Rich Writer

April 8, 2026 · 31 min · Episode 275

About this episode

Jen shares her journey from being a successful freelance copywriter to taking a nonprofit communications manager role, emphasizing the importance of flexibility and freedom in career choices.

Have your heart set on freelancing? A lot of copywriters do. And that was Jen, too. She was freelance or bust. In fact, the last time we talked to her , she was thriving as a freelancer, making upwards of 10K/month while home schooling her kids. So, why the heck did she take an on-staff job?! When you’re really clear on what you want and why you want it, you realize there are multiple ways to get there. For Jen, flexibility and freedom are the MOST important. But freelancing isn’t the only way to get those things. If you’ve always felt like freelancing was the only way to hit your goals, you’ll want to listen to Jen’s update. I’ll leave it to Jen to fill you in on the rest … --------------- Mentioned in the Episode Ep. 51: Working at an Agency & Collaborating with Other Copywriters – Jen’s and Julie’s Story Copywriting for Nonprofits: 2 Tips to Crafting Compelling Copy Related Links Ep. 36: From Full-Time, Faith-Based Nonprofit Work to Part-Time Copywriting – Kate’s Story Ep. 236: Raising 2 Kids, Writing for Nonprofits, and Going at Your Own Pace – Stevi’s Story --------------- Get Free Copywriting Training here

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