Helping you to tell your story and build your brand to make more impact.
Marketing Advising | Brand Strategy | Training & Speaking
Hello! You’ve landed on the online home of marketing advisor and brand strategist Daniel Francavilla.
I’m a multi-disciplinary matcha-drinking creative changemaker in Toronto. Find out how we can work together, browse my bio, or read my latest insights. If you have any questions or ideas, feel free to reach out or book a call.
I’m a problem solver.
I work with founders, leaders and their teams to refine or rethink their brand messaging and tell compelling stories to meet their goals.
Rather than gatekeeping secrets, I provide real value, make connections and make strategy more accessible.
And I believe everyone has a compelling story to tell.
Strategy and advising.
Speaking and facilitation.
Coaching and mentorship.
Program development.
Supporting and Collaborating with
Non-profit organizations, associations and charities.
I got my start in nonprofits nearly 2 decades ago when launching my own, and know what it takes to secure grant funding and sponsorship and showcase impact. I’ve since supported countless organizations to reach their goals. As an active member of associations, I’ve also helped others to grow membership and advocacy.
Startups, entrepreneurs and founders.
As a serial entrepreneur who’s founded, partnered on and advised multiple ventures for over a decade, I know what it’s like to start from scratch, go to market, get funded and scale. I remain an active member of several startup and entrepreneurship communities.
Local governments and academic institutions.
With my experiences teaching in 2 Ontario colleges and working in marketing and economic development within one of Canada’s largest cities, I am familiar with the communication styles, political sensitivities and approval processes required for these industries.
Focus on impact.
Strategy & Advising
Strategic marketing guidance and leadership for organizations. Solving bigger problems.
Over the last decade, I’ve worked with dozens of executive directors, CEOs, founders, and their teams who see the gaps in their marketing and communications or overarching branding. (And I’ve seen it on the inside, too, having past roles in the public, private and nonprofit sectors). Whether an organization is most in need of a facilitated deep-dive session now, or ongoing monthly support, I apply my expertise and experience to the biggest challenges and opportunities being faced.
The Newsletter
Meet you at the intersection.
I believe the magic happens at the intersections. I work at the intersections of marketing, non-profits, training, education and entrepreneurship. Through my newsletter, you’ll get a taste of that through my content, as I share insights that apply to multiple industries and individuals.
The Podcast
Growth for Good: Amplifying impact for non-profits, charities and social purpose businesses
After years of working in the worlds of marketing and social impact, I’m bringing communities together through a podcast, to have even more meaningful discussions and help others to amplify positive impact. Growth for Good discusses challenges, wins, and best practices when it comes to communications, marketing, fundraising, and impact — through interviews with leaders at nonprofits and social enterprises, and the organizations that support them. Recorded in Toronto at CreatorClub, the show is available in both audio and video format.
“Just because something is traditional is no reason to do it, of course.”
— Lemony Snicket
If you’d like to know more about what I do, here are my offerings.
If you’d like to collaborate, tell me how much you hate orange, or just say hello, it all starts with an email.
