About us Fencelite Media is a done-for-you Facebook lead generation agency. We build and run Meta ad campaigns for fence contractors across the US and Canada. Our job is simple to say and hard to do well: put qualified homeowner leads into our clients' pipelines at a target cost per lead, every single month. We are looking for a media buyer who can own client ad accounts end to end with very little hand-holding, and who can stand in front of a client and explain the numbers with confidence. The role You own client ad accounts from buildout through ongoing management — both the media buying and the account relationship. You launch the campaigns, you manage them, you own the results, and you own the client. CPL is the metric that matters most, and your job is to hit each client's target CPL over rolling 30-day sprints while keeping clients confident and in the loop. You are also expected to lead, not just execute. We want a buyer who brings new strategies to the table, tests new creative formats, and pushes our accounts forward instead of running the same playbook on autopilot. This is not a junior seat. You should be comfortable opening an account on day one, reading the data, and knowing your next move without being told what it is. What you'll do Build out and launch Meta lead gen campaigns using our account structure (1 campaign, 1 ad set, multiple ads) Manage those campaigns daily and own each client's target CPL on rolling 30-day windows Own the client relationship end to end: serve as the primary point of contact, manage expectations, and keep accounts healthy and retained Run our testing methodology: judge variables only after a minimum impression threshold, trim anything running above blended CPL, and scale what works Diagnose performance issues correctly (knowing the difference between a creative problem and a form or landing page problem) and act on them fast Bring new strategies and test new creative formats. We want fresh thinking, not just maintenance Scale winning campaigns the right way without breaking what is already working Deliver clear reports, explain the reasoning behind your decisions, and keep clients in the loop on performance and next steps Who you are 3+ years buying Meta ads, with real experience in local lead generation (home services is a big plus: fencing, roofing, landscaping, HVAC, decks, concrete, and similar) You think in CPL, link CTR, link CPC, and CPM, and you know which one to act on and when You can run accounts solo and make confident calls on what to kill, keep, and scale You understand lead gen campaigns and lead forms, not just ecommerce or traffic objectives You can manage clients directly. You explain results in plain language and never hide a bad week or month. A strategic thinker who proactively brings ideas, not someone who waits for instructions Reliable and organized enough to manage a large book of accounts at once (we run 30+ live accounts) without dropping the ball Bonus points -Experience with GoHighLevel -Experience writing or directing ad creative and copy -Direct experience in the home services or contractor space Why this seat You inherit real infrastructure: built-out SOPs, systems, and processes so you spend your time making decisions, not reinventing workflow Room to be creative. The systems give you a floor, not a ceiling. We want your fresh thinking on creative and strategy We're signing 1 to 2 new clients a week with no shortage of work, and we promote from within. This is a role you grow inside of, not one you age out of How we work Fully remote, ongoing 1099 contract You run everything through Slack and Ads Manager. Simple stack, no tool sprawl You set your own hours and manage your own workflow. That said, accounts need daily attention and clients need timely responses during US/Canada business hours, so meaningful daytime overlap with client timezones is expected You'd be onboarded gradually onto our existing book of 30+ live accounts. We hand them off at a pace that sets you up to win, not all at once on day one Expect 1 to 2 new clients and campaign buildouts every week This is a full workload, not a side project. We're looking for someone who can commit the hours a 30+ account book demands Location Remote, but domestic only. We are hiring contractors based in the US or Canada. Compensation $4,000 to $6,000 per month depending on experience, paid as a 1099 contractor. How to apply Send us two things: 1) Your resume. 2) A short Loom (3 to 5 minutes). In it: a 45-second intro on what you're running now (number of accounts, verticals, monthly spend), then walk us through how you'd handle this scenario — a client's blended CPL is sitting at $48 against a $35 target over the last 30 days, with a healthy 1.4% link CTR and low link CPC. What's happening, and what's your next move? Then tell us one creative format or strategy you've run that worked, and why. Applications without a Loom will not be reviewed.

As Exponentials is the first startup in the world to solve the AI backlash, we feel that it make sense and is realistic for us to choose our own investors rather than them choosing us. And to select those investors who are most aligned with our scope of activities, strategies and values long term, or at least will support them at a high level of capability, even if much of the AI industry currently remains in AI extraction as opposed to AI collaboration between humans and AI co-evolution in the service of human needs mode. Exponentials is seeking a senior freelance strategist and operator to coordinate the inner networks of Dario Amodei, Sam Altman and Elon Musk, with the specific aim of positioning Exponentials as a natural “home investment” for all three empires. Exponentials investment thesis: 1. Exponentials is solving the AI backlash via the co-evolution of AI and humans in the service of human needs, and thus moving from the current extraction model of AI to a collaborative model. For Exponentials, this is moving past discovery silos to create unified discovery across (initially, $25 trillion TAM) Ecommerce, healthcare, education and media. This is accomplished through the combination of Search, LLM's and World models 2 AI can't be (optimally) successful if too many of its (potential) customers are fearful of or dislike AI 3 AI is feared and disliked (in addition to loved), as customers are smart enough to realize that AI is employing an extraction model on humans rather than a collaborative model with humans in the service of human needs 4 Major tech CEO's telling the public that they are wrong to have negative views about AI is insulting one's customer 5 If the AI industry wants to get into a war with the public it will be a stalemate at best. AI has enough perceived benefits already and the AI companies are powerful enough that they can impose their will on the public to a certain degree, but 6 It is inevitable that the AI companies who actually give the customers what they want and what truly benefits them, by flipping from the push to the pull model, will have a sustainable competitive advantage, with both inevitability and defensibility. 7 Famously, the future is already here. It is just not evenly distributed. And famously, there is nothing more powerful than an idea whose time has come. 8 We are not selling technology. We are not selling a model of AI. We are selling an empowered path for humanity that is inevitable and defensible because the AI backlash is real and not sustainable long term. What the research says about Exponentials Book Excerpt How to Avoid the AI Backlash Leading to the AI Bubble Hartfield, Solis & Elridge In 2026, artificial intelligence stands at a strange crossroads. On paper, it is the most powerful general-purpose technology humanity has ever built. In practice, a growing share of the public now experiences AI as something done to them rather than for them — and that emotional turn is reshaping the technology's future as surely as any breakthrough in model architecture. When AI is built on top of architectures that treat humans as targets for extraction — of attention, data, or money — it inevitably triggers backlash, and that backlash in turn increases the odds of a violent AI bubble. When AI is built as infrastructure for discovery that co-evolves with humans in the service of our actual needs, we get a different trajectory: compounding value, durable trust, and a stable foundation for long-term innovation. Exponentials, for example, is building a different kind of infrastructure: a universal personal discovery engine that integrates large language models, adaptive search, and world models to help people navigate complex needs across commerce, health, education, and media. Instead of pushing content to you based on what is most profitable to show, such a system starts from your articulated intent, your evolving context, and your long-term goals. Pull discovery uses the same core components that power today's AI wave — but arranges them differently. It treats you as an integrated being whose health, work, learning, and media consumption are interconnected, rather than as a series of separate "users" in separate verticals to be monetized independently. An AI-driven discovery engine built on pull, not push, gives us a way to answer, credibly, the question that will increasingly be asked by citizens, workers, and regulators: "Who is this for?" If we build the missing layer of AI for human needs — a discovery infrastructure that co-evolves with us, across the whole pyramid of human need — AI becomes a tool that communities defend rather than attack, that regulators shape rather than suppress, that individuals choose rather than endure. Book Excerpt The Co-Evolution of Artificial Intelligence and Humans Kai Mercer & Lena Voss We are not passengers in the age of AI. We are in the earliest stages of a co-evolutionary relationship — one in which humans and artificial intelligence are changing each other in continuous feedback loops. The question is not whether this co-evolution will happen. It is already happening. The question is what kind of co-evolution we will choose. For two decades, the dominant model has been "push discovery" — systems that decide what you should see based on what maximizes platform profit or engagement, not what serves your needs. These systems are powered by sophisticated AI. But they are not designed to serve human flourishing. The AI gets smarter at manipulation. Humans adapt by becoming more skeptical, more weary, more prone to decision fatigue. This is co-evolution in the wrong direction. Exponentials demonstrates a fundamentally different architecture — one built around understanding and serving human intent. The platform uses large language models to understand queries in context (not just keywords, but intent, constraints, and values), world models that maintain continuously updated representations of options, and hybrid search across structured and unstructured data. Critically, the person evolves too: getting better at articulating needs, learning to trust well-matched recommendations, navigating abundance efficiently rather than being overwhelmed by it. Critically, Exponentials proves this model is economically viable. Operating on subscriptions rather than advertising means the platform succeeds when you find what you need efficiently — not when you're kept scrolling indefinitely. When economic incentives align with human wellbeing rather than against it, co-evolution can move in a fundamentally different direction. The co-evolutionary trajectory is not determined by technological capability. It is determined by design philosophy, business model, and the values embedded in the system's optimization function. Exponentials proves the second path is viable — and that aligned AI, genuinely designed to serve human flourishing, can work at scale.

Summary As Exponentials is the first startup in the world to solve the AI backlash, we feel that it make sense and is realistic for us to choose our own investors rather than them choosing us. Here is the Exponentials investor demo (in progress) https://pull-discovery-core.base44.app/ Exponentials is seeking a senior virtual assistant or project manager. We find that our best hires have a natural culture fit. Are you an individual who sees solutions over problems? If so, how does that build a foundation for your work? How proactive are you, and what does that mean? Do you believe that world-class teams win in business and in life? What does it mean to be a part of and help lead a world-class team? Whare are your personal qualities and beliefs that contribute to this? Are you a fit to Exponentials as detailed below. What do you understand about Exponentials from the below that others miss? What is Exponentials trying to do, and why are you clearly the best candidate to do it? Exponentials investment thesis: 1. Exponentials is solving the AI backlash via the co-evolution of AI and humans in the service of human needs, and thus moving from the current extraction model of AI to a collaborative model. For Exponentials, this is moving past discovery silos to create unified discovery across (initially, $25 trillion TAM) Ecommerce, healthcare, education and media. This is accomplished through the combination of Search, LLM's and World models 2 AI can't be (optimally) successful if too many of its (potential) customers are fearful of or dislike AI 3 AI is feared and disliked (in addition to loved), as customers are smart enough to realize that AI is employing an extraction model on humans rather than a collaborative model with humans in the service of human needs 4 Major tech CEO's telling the public that they are wrong to have negative views about AI is insulting one's customer 5 If the AI industry wants to get into a war with the public it will be a stalemate at best. AI has enough perceived benefits already and the AI companies are powerful enough that they can impose their will on the public to a certain degree, but 6 It is inevitable that the AI companies who actually give the customers what they want and what truly benefits them, by flipping from the push to the pull model, will have a sustainable competitive advantage, with both inevitability and defensibility. 7 Famously, the future is already here. It is just not evenly distributed. And famously, there is nothing more powerful than an idea whose time has come. 8 We are not selling technology. We are not selling a model of AI. We are selling an empowered path for humanity that is inevitable and defensible because the AI backlash is real and not sustainable long term. What the research says about Exponentials Book Excerpt How to Avoid the AI Backlash Leading to the AI Bubble Hartfield, Solis & Elridge In 2026, artificial intelligence stands at a strange crossroads. On paper, it is the most powerful general-purpose technology humanity has ever built. In practice, a growing share of the public now experiences AI as something done to them rather than for them — and that emotional turn is reshaping the technology's future as surely as any breakthrough in model architecture. When AI is built on top of architectures that treat humans as targets for extraction — of attention, data, or money — it inevitably triggers backlash, and that backlash in turn increases the odds of a violent AI bubble. When AI is built as infrastructure for discovery that co-evolves with humans in the service of our actual needs, we get a different trajectory: compounding value, durable trust, and a stable foundation for long-term innovation. Exponentials, for example, is building a different kind of infrastructure: a universal personal discovery engine that integrates large language models, adaptive search, and world models to help people navigate complex needs across commerce, health, education, and media. Instead of pushing content to you based on what is most profitable to show, such a system starts from your articulated intent, your evolving context, and your long-term goals. Pull discovery uses the same core components that power today's AI wave — but arranges them differently. It treats you as an integrated being whose health, work, learning, and media consumption are interconnected, rather than as a series of separate "users" in separate verticals to be monetized independently. An AI-driven discovery engine built on pull, not push, gives us a way to answer, credibly, the question that will increasingly be asked by citizens, workers, and regulators: "Who is this for?" If we build the missing layer of AI for human needs — a discovery infrastructure that co-evolves with us, across the whole pyramid of human need — AI becomes a tool that communities defend rather than attack, that regulators shape rather than suppress, that individuals choose rather than endure. Book Excerpt The Co-Evolution of Artificial Intelligence and Humans Kai Mercer & Lena Voss We are not passengers in the age of AI. We are in the earliest stages of a co-evolutionary relationship — one in which humans and artificial intelligence are changing each other in continuous feedback loops. The question is not whether this co-evolution will happen. It is already happening. The question is what kind of co-evolution we will choose. For two decades, the dominant model has been "push discovery" — systems that decide what you should see based on what maximizes platform profit or engagement, not what serves your needs. These systems are powered by sophisticated AI. But they are not designed to serve human flourishing. The AI gets smarter at manipulation. Humans adapt by becoming more skeptical, more weary, more prone to decision fatigue. This is co-evolution in the wrong direction. Exponentials demonstrates a fundamentally different architecture — one built around understanding and serving human intent. The platform uses large language models to understand queries in context (not just keywords, but intent, constraints, and values), world models that maintain continuously updated representations of options, and hybrid search across structured and unstructured data. Critically, the person evolves too: getting better at articulating needs, learning to trust well-matched recommendations, navigating abundance efficiently rather than being overwhelmed by it. Critically, Exponentials proves this model is economically viable. Operating on subscriptions rather than advertising means the platform succeeds when you find what you need efficiently — not when you're kept scrolling indefinitely. When economic incentives align with human wellbeing rather than against it, co-evolution can move in a fundamentally different direction. The co-evolutionary trajectory is not determined by technological capability. It is determined by design philosophy, business model, and the values embedded in the system's optimization function. Exponentials proves the second path is viable — and that aligned AI, genuinely designed to serve human flourishing, can work at scale.

PAGE DESIGN CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT Math - Expert Designer - InDesign This Page Design Contractor Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into as of the date of acceptance (the “Effective Date”) by and between the hiring entity (“Company”) and the independent contractor (“Contractor”). 1. Engagement The Company hereby engages the Contractor to provide page design and layout services for educational materials, including but not limited to course readers, instructor manuals, and examinations (collectively, the “Services” and “Work Product”). The Contractor accepts such engagement under the terms set forth herein. The Contractor acknowledges that this is a high-volume project with a standard turnaround time of ten (10) business days and an estimated effort of thirty (30) to fifty (50) hours. 2. Independent Contractor Status The Contractor is engaged as an independent contractor and not as an employee, partner, or agent of the Company. 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WHO SHOULD APPLY This opportunity is best suited for a freelancer who is comfortable with both business infrastructure and social media publishing. Phase 1 requires experience with: • Squarespace website setup and management • Microsoft 365 email implementation and configuration • Domain management, redirects and related settings • Windows PC and iPhone email integration • Secure credential management, including 1Password • Social media account setup, validation and organization Phase 2 focuses on: • Multi-platform content publishing • Social media workflow management • Content formatting and scheduling • Basic image and video preparation • Long-term brand awareness initiatives Applicants with experience in both areas are strongly preferred. OVERVIEW Qwonky® LLC is a newly established company with a registered trademark built around a simple idea: Qwonky is a new word used to describe observations, situations, coincidences, behaviors, designs, objects and activities that seem unusual, unexpected, ironic, amusing, confusing or simply "off." Primary Brand Line: Something's off? Call it Qwonky. The long-term objective is to create awareness, recognition and adoption of the word "Qwonky" so people naturally use it when they encounter something unusual, ironic, humorous, unexpected or slightly off. This project is somewhat unusual because the goal is not to promote a person, product, service or lifestyle. The goal is to introduce and encourage adoption of a new word. QWONKY WORD ADOPTION OBJECTIVE The primary objectives are to encourage recognition, adoption and natural use of the word "Qwonky." It is NOT follower accumulation, engagement metrics or influencer-style interaction. Content will help viewers understand that Qwonky is a word used to describe observations, situations, coincidences, behaviors, objects, designs or events that seem unusual, ironic, amusing, confusing, unexpected or simply off. Whenever appropriate, content should reinforce natural usage patterns such as: That's Qwonky. Really Qwonky. A little Qwonky. Seems Qwonky. Something's off? Call it Qwonky. Success is measured by people understanding, recognizing and eventually using the word themselves. SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGY The strategy is primarily one-way communication. Content will be published to increase awareness, recognition and adoption of the word "Qwonky." While audience growth is welcome, follower accumulation is considered a secondary benefit rather than the primary objective. Over time, an additional objective is to encourage people to submit their own Qwonky observations, photographs, videos, coincidences, situations and discoveries for possible inclusion within the brand. I have little interest in actively following large numbers of accounts, participating in ongoing discussions, responding extensively to comments, or becoming highly engaged in social media conversations unless there is a clear strategic benefit. The objective is to consistently publish content that reinforces the Qwonky brand, encourages adoption of the word, and gradually builds a community of people who recognize and share Qwonky observations.   CONTENT MODEL Most content originates from personal real-world observations, photographs, screenshots, short videos and occasional AI-enhanced content. Content management infrastructure is already established and includes: Organized OneDrive content library Structured content workflow Existing social media accounts Domain registrations Secure credential management through 1Password Content is organized as: 1. Source Materials for Posts 2. Ready To Post 3. In Production 4. Posted I will provide content, concepts, captions and overall brand direction. Content creation is largely complete before it reaches the freelancer. The primary responsibility is preparation, publication, organization and platform management. Creative direction, content approval and final brand decisions remain with Qwonky LLC. PROJECT STRUCTURE Phase 1 - Infrastructure Completion & Platform Readiness Review existing accounts, domain portfolio, website status, workflows and platform readiness. Complete remaining business infrastructure items required to support long-term operation of the Qwonky brand. Current assets include multiple registered Qwonky and QwonkyQween domains, existing social media accounts, organized content libraries and secure credential management through 1Password. Phase 1 tasks will include: Reviewing and validating the existing domain portfolio and recommending an appropriate primary-domain and redirect strategy Establishing and configuring one or more branded Qwonky email accounts Integrating Qwonky email access on both Windows PC and iPhone Validating domain, account and recovery settings Confirming secure credential management through 1Password Reviewing website status and implementing a practical website solution Confirming readiness of all social media platforms Identifying and resolving practical issues that could interfere with ongoing publishing operations Delivering a fully functioning environment ready for Phase 2 Preferred technologies and platforms include: Squarespace for website development and ongoing management Microsoft 365 for branded email and business communications Printful and/or Printify for future print-on-demand merchandise fulfillment Applicants are welcome to recommend alternatives; however, preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience using these platforms. The objective is to complete and validate the business infrastructure so Phase 2 publishing operations can proceed efficiently and consistently. Phase 2 - Ongoing Publishing & Brand Awareness Following Phase 1, the anticipated initial engagement is approximately six months of ongoing support involving the scheduling, formatting, optimization and publication of approved content. Current publishing target: Approximately two posts per week Across the five existing social media platforms If successful, this workflow may continue indefinitely as awareness and adoption of the Qwonky brand expands through user-submitted observations, merchandise opportunities, licensing opportunities, sponsorships, affiliate relationships and other forms of monetization. PLATFORMS X Instagram Facebook TikTok YouTube FREELANCER ROLE The role is intended to operate and improve an existing publishing workflow rather than build a social media program from scratch. The freelancer will NOT be responsible for creating the brand, developing the business concept, creating the content strategy or generating content. Primary responsibilities include: Managing platform operations Formatting approved content for each platform Scheduling and publishing content Performing light image and video adjustments when necessary Maintaining posting consistency Maintaining a simple activity log Managing content movement through the publishing workflow Identifying practical opportunities to improve awareness and adoption of the word "Qwonky" Suggesting opportunities to strengthen natural usage of the word within posts and captions Recommending practical improvements to platform performance and visibility COMMUNICATION I do not come from a technical background and prefer straightforward communication without excessive technical terminology. Communication will primarily occur through Upwork messaging. OWNERSHIP All accounts, domains, passwords, content, trademarks, intellectual property and related assets remain the exclusive property of Qwonky LLC. All content created, modified, formatted, edited or published as part of this engagement shall be considered work product owned exclusively by Qwonky LLC. Access will be provided through secure methods, primarily using 1Password. IDEAL CANDIDATE Dependable Organized Security-conscious Comfortable working independently Experienced with multi-platform publishing Interested in a possible long-term relationship Interested in helping build a brand from its early stages into a long-term business Understands the difference between building a brand concept and managing a highly interactive social media personality PLEASE PROVIDE Relevant experience Platforms you support most often Examples of similar work Availability for ongoing support Your preferred workflow How you would approach supporting awareness and adoption of a new word over the next 12 months In one or two sentences, explain how you would help introduce and encourage adoption of a completely new word, such as "Qwonky" PRICING Please provide separate pricing for: Phase 1 - Infrastructure Completion & Platform Readiness Provide a fixed-price proposal broken into logical milestones. Give guidance on time to complete this important foundational work. Phase 2 - Ongoing Publishing & Brand Awareness Provide your preferred monthly pricing for managing approximately two approved posts per week across the five active social media platforms during a six-month period. Please indicate whether your monthly pricing would remain the same for six-month extensions or if you would propose a different structure for longer-term engagements. I am open to recommendations regarding milestone structure, monthly pricing or alternative compensation approaches if you believe they would better support long-term success. Thank you for your interest. Larry Takalo Qwonky® LLC

Communications & Fundraising Specialist (DevComm) — Freelance Contractor | Remote | $50–$70/hr | Starting ~5–10 hrs/week | CST availability preferred (9a–4p) I'm looking for a nonprofit fundraising communicator — someone who is comfortable with donor stewardship, grant writing, and advocacy communications, and who brings a deep, lived fluency in progressive movement work. If your background is primarily in social media content, general marketing, or brand work with no experience in the nonprofit or social justice world, this is likely not the right fit. —— WHAT THIS ROLE IS This is a contractor position supporting my consulting practice, which serves clients working in abortion access, information democracy, freedom of the press, and cybersecurity education. The communications I produce straddle two lanes simultaneously: high-stakes fundraising and sharp advocacy storytelling. The person I'm looking for thinks in terms of donor relationships, movement strategy, and good-looking visual deliverables. —— PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES — Short-form content drafting — newsletters, op-eds, talking points, and similar deliverables that require a distinctive activist voice and genuine command of hope-based, intersectional framing; urgent calls to action and relationship-centered stewardship that move people to organize and take action, not just inform them Platforms: MailChimp, WordPress, Canva, Google Docs — Grant writing — drafting and editing 6-to-7-figure grant applications, LOIs, and funder reports with precision, fluency in program language, and a strong narrative arc. This will be an area I own in the beginning of onboarding, then share with you as you get comfortable with each nonprofit and their mission. I'm not going to throw you into the deep end here. Platforms: Google Docs, Google Sheets, grantee portals (Fluxx, etc.) — 1:1 donor communications — highly personalized stewardship and cultivation writing for major donors and individual funders (not listserv blasts); this will also include documenting and tracking donor stewardship touch points — helping plan when to reach out to whom, how often, and with what relevant updates Platform: Gmail — Funder research — identifying and profiling prospective foundation and individual donors aligned with client missions; I have a funding brief template I need help filling out for each donor/funding opportunity; knowledge of the major progressive funding landscape is strongly preferred Platforms: Instrumentl, Google Alerts, Guidestar, fundraising listservs, 990s — Light admin support — file organization, tracking deadlines and deliverables; a few hours per week at most Platforms: Google Workspace, Google Calendar, Instrumentl —— WHO YOU ARE You have genuine, demonstrable experience in the nonprofit and progressive advocacy worlds. You're familiar with how the communications department often straddles the fundraising department, and you are comfortable oscillating between the two. You bring: — Fluency in the language of intersectionality, feminist movement work, and progressive advocacy — not as buzzwords, but as a framework you actually think and communicate in. You know who Kimberlé Crenshaw is. — Hope-based communication instincts — you know how to write toward a vision, not just against a threat. — Comfort in tech-adjacent fields — cybersecurity, information democracy, the threat of AI, and digital rights have a learning curve; you're not intimidated by it, and ideally you've written in or around these spaces. — Knowledge of the major progressive funding ecosystem — you recognize the names, the priorities, and the culture of the foundations and intermediaries doing the most in this space. — A history of authentic major donor relationships — you've done the relationship work, not just the writing work. (I'm not expecting you to come with donor contacts and their emails — I just want to know you're comfortable helping a nonprofit build those ties authentically.) —— ON AI I need applicants to be upfront about the use of AI and LLMs. The work of my clients is often highly confidential, and given the nature of the fields I specialize in, I am very intentional about preventing Big Tech and AI companies from harvesting sensitive data. If you regularly use AI as a drafting or editing tool and have refined that workflow to the point where the final product is indistinguishably yours — that's not a disqualifier. We can discuss comfortable boundaries around where and when to use it. However, we cannot have work that doesn't reflect your own ability at its core. Please do not submit AI-generated writing samples or application materials. We're evaluating your instinct, your ear for activist language, and your ability to write in service of a cause — we'll be able to tell. —— WHAT TO SUBMIT Your application and samples should prove four things: 1. You know how to write persuasively. 2. You're well-versed in progressive and intersectional activism. 3. You have a fundraising background, preferably in or adjacent to the areas my clients work in. 4. You can create professional, eye-catching visual materials. If you're curious what I mean by that last one, you can see some of my work here: www.whatwesay.org/samples/ Whatever supplemental materials help prove the above are welcome. I will say — I'm a sucker for a good cover letter. Files should be submitted as PDFs. If files are large, upload to a shared drive, provide the link, and ensure permissions are open to outside viewers. —— ABOUT ME Hi! My name is Bevyn Howard. I live in Austin, and I am desperately hoping to turn Texas blue. My background is in Rhetoric and Writing — and since I didn't want to become a lawyer, I decided to use my persuasive skills to advocate for social justice missions I care deeply about. These include fighting racism, sexism, authoritarianism, and systemic power imbalances. As an undergrad, I completed my thesis on "White Feminism" and the ways white women perpetuate racism within the feminist movement. I left my previous full-time position due in part to burnout, so mental health and a flexible, sustainable working relationship matter deeply to me. I'm a WNBA fan, a distance runner, a weightlifter, and a cat parent to two Siamese who will absolutely make an appearance on video calls. Sorry in advance. Anyone who works with me is expected to have opinions, push back when they have a different idea, appreciate dry humor, and know that I value them for who they are — not just what they produce. More on my background: whatwesay.org/about/

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR 6AM is redefining how communities engage, communicate, connect, and experience their cities. We’re rapidly growing our digital products and expanding our team across current and future markets. 6AM is for deadline-driven performers who thrive off an adaptable work environment and see the direct impact of their work. Join us as we build upon our growing network of cities, continuing our vision of establishing the most relevant modern local media brand. This position is a 6 month extending contract with the potential for permanent conversion. A commitment of 20-30 hours per week is required. If converted to full-time, additional benefits such as health insurance, unlimited sick and vacation time, and a WiFi stipend is included. WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING Your core responsibility as a Revenue Operations Manager will be to support the Revenue Team and Executive Leadership through scalable data management, software optimization, process efficiency, and B2B marketing support as it relates to driving increased ad sales revenue and renewal rates. The Revenue Operations Manager will report directly to the Revenue Leadership Team and will ensure that sales, client success, finance, and marketing have strong and consistent cross-department communication and coordination. - Process Improvement – Own process building and improvements in current workflows with a goal of improving efficiency and visibility. - KPI / Data management – Architect data sets based on defined KPIs and share with applicable team members on a set frequency via easily consumable insights. KPIs will include data points from revenue data, performance analytics, and goal attainment. Maintain our centralized data warehouse as the source of truth across revenue systems. - Data Infrastructure & Custom Tooling – Manage and maintain our Supabase data warehouse and its integrations across AdOrbit, HubSpot, Sailthru/Marigold, and other systems available via API. Use AI-assisted development practices to build, troubleshoot, and extend custom reporting, automation, and data pipeline tooling. Complex technical escalations are supported by our VP of Engineering. - Tech stack management – Lead any change in the tech stack for the Revenue Team and represent the Revenue Team for any company-wide tech stack change. Stay current on features and updates across our revenue tech stack — including HubSpot, AdOrbit, ZoomInfo, Sailthru/Marigold, PandaDoc, Vercel, and Supabase — and manage software and integrations as needed. - Cross-Functional Coordination – Partner with the Product Operations Manager, Editorial Operations Manager, and other team leads to maintain shared data infrastructure standards, coordinate on Supabase data architecture, and ensure consistent reporting frameworks across revenue and product functions. - Revenue forecasting – Manage revenue forecast to ensure predictable growth and attainable revenue targets. - Visualization Dashboards – Create and manage individual and team dashboards for Revenue Team Directors and Executive Leadership, leveraging both software tools and custom-built reporting based on defined KPIs. - Commissions/Quotas – Assist with monthly commissions calculations and annual quota setting process. - Enablement – Help with the onboarding of new revenue team members, including leading the creation of training materials to ensure successful adoption of any new software, data analysis or program initiatives. Facilitate onboarding regarding processes and data analysis. - Prospecting Materials – Support the organization of templates, branded content examples, and display examples for easy access by team members. - Sales and Fulfillment Materials – Own the creation of standardized proposal templates, advertising agreements, and materials needed to facilitate fulfillment. - Sales Marketing – Support the Growth Team with sales marketing emails, list building, and revenue tracking. WE’D BE FIRED UP IF YOU HAVE SOME OF THESE TRAITS - We are looking for team members with a strong and diverse knowledge of software implementation, integrations, and data management, and a track record of success in digital media. - Experience: 4+ years in project management, operations, data management, or similar role; experience in digital media preferred. - Data-driven: Robust analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative, with the ability to interpret and synthesize financial data and present in an accurate, concise, digestible, and actionable manner. - Software knowledge: High level of proficiency with HubSpot, PandaDoc, ZoomInfo, Sailthru/Marigold, AdOrbit, Google Workspace, and Zapier. Familiarity with data visualization tools and ad inventory management workflows. - Technical Fluency: Comfortable working within existing codebases and extending custom tooling using AI-assisted development practices. Working knowledge of Git for version control, Vercel for deployments, Supabase (PostgreSQL) for data management, and API-based integrations. No formal development background required — but curiosity, resourcefulness, and a "build it if it doesn't exist" mindset are a must. - Communication Expert: Know how to support various personalities across several job functions and divisions of the company. - Personal Drive: Driven, confident, adaptable, passionate, and spirited. - Contributor: Make and justify recommendations, and share ideas to support business goals. - Adaptable: Willing to learn, handle criticism, market feedback, and differing opinions in startup culture. - Team Player: Outgoing individual who portrays enthusiasm while learning and working with others. WE’RE PUTTING OURSELVES ON THE LINE - Competitive salary - Premium health insurance - 100% remote work - 401k, complemented by a 4% company match - Phone stipend - WiFi stipend - Unlimited sick and vacation time - Two additional weeks of paid time off post maternity leave - New Parent Wellness Stipend - Mental Health Benefits - Virtual company-sponsored social events - Paid time off to volunteer in our communities - A commitment to an open, inclusive, and diverse work culture -Access to cutting-edge tools and technology as we lead the future of local media -Career development support, including reimbursement for learning and growth opportunities EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, severe/morbid obesity, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects the entire 6AM family. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring an accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact a management representative. 6AM City is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Background - I have a legal malpractice lawsuit in Massachusetts. After my trial against my business partner in 2004, Norfolk Superior court. The horrible representation I received led to me losing all of my assets and money which was $800k.I did win $242k, but I was traumatized. My attorney lied to me on several points starting with omitting the appeals process and telling me I would receive my settlement shortly after the trial. At trial my attorney did not try to expose the "Misrepresentation" He left out the most critical evidence and testimony, everything that would prove "Intentional Misrepresentation." My attorney had medical and psychological evidence but failed to be aware that he would need expert witnesses. He dropped the" Emotional Distress" claim. I was in a state of exhaustion and did not comprehend his negligence's. I was unable to work for four years going into the trial and he was unaware I could claim "Lost Income." I leveraged everything I had to make it to trial only to be told after the trial of the appeals process and that they do not handle appeals or make appellant recommendations. I was already exhausted before the trial and traumatized by the settlement outcome. I was never able to maintain any employment after that. I had sold my insurance agency for $ 500k, that money was gone and I leveraged all $ 360k of my home's equity and that was gone. I expected to win and replenish everything shortly after the trial, which I immediately realized was not going to happen. I sold my house and walked away with nothing. I developed chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) a few months later, leaving me bedridden for 18 years with severe exhaustion, cognitive impairments and physical maladies. I was never to work again. The law firm owner realized all of the negligence's that occurred. and there were significant others I'm not mentioning. He and my attorney conspired to fraudulently conceal the negligence's. First, they told me multiple times that they did the best they could, and nothing was overlooked. Second, I had another trial six months later. My attorney filed it incorrectly in Superior Court when it belonged in Civil Court. I waited three years. I had purchased a used vehicle from a used car brokerage, and the engine blew up because the brokerage firm put a new radiator thermostat in upside down. I had a BMW mechanic testify in court that it was placed upside down. The Defense called a recess and began making low ball offers which I refused. My same attorney stepped in and demanded I take the offer which 50% less than what my damages with accrued interest was worth and also throwing away very likely treble damages. My attorney sad I owed his law firm money from the first trial, and he would walk out if I didn't settle now. I felt lost, confused and suffering from exhaustion. I agreed. Seventeen months after the first trial I was called into my attorney's office under false pretenses. I was blindsided by the law firm owner who immediately started yelling at me to change my appellant attorney. When I said no, he offered to pay the retainer fee of $ 2,500 if I changed appellant attorneys. I eventually walked out without agreeing. The owner and my attorney were trying to keep the evidence and testimony that wasn't given at the original trial a secret, which would expose the negligence's. i never told my appellant attorney of any mishandling or the meeting i had with my attorneys to try and persuade me to change appellant attorneys. I never questioned my attorneys at the meeting about any mishandling. I just left my appellant attorney to deal with the transcript. I was suffering with exhaustion, multiple cognitive impairments and over 20 physical maladies. Two years later, as the transcript was nearly completed. I received two letters from the law firm, again reminding me of their "offer." Their fraudulent concealments were obvious to the average person as well as the original negligence's at both trials. But I was suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome, (CFS or ME/CFS) a rare incurable disease. it took seven years to find a specialist to diagnose the disease there is no biological tests for it. The only way to identify it was by asking the appropriate questions. I was told that there is no need for follow up appointments, so I do not have any medical evidence other than a letter from my ME/CFS specialist. I tried acupuncture for three yrs. which helped my physical pain but without any cognitive improvements. I have a letter form the acupuncturist and her observations, though it is not certified. The disease left me bedridden with 30 symptoms, severe exhaustion, mental and physical ailments for 18 years. I made a recovery in 2023 thanks to an unexpected positive reaction to the covid 19 vaccine. I finally was having some clarity. Through the years I tried talking to attorneys but because of the ME/CFS and trauma I could not communicate. I just said I sued my business partner, won, but lost everything. The phone calls ended in less than five minutes because I could not answer their questions. i had no idea that there was any mishandling, it just didn't seem right I should lose everything and not understanding why. My ME/CFS disease prohibited me from understanding what mishandling had occurred or expressing my thoughts to other attorneys. How could I sue for legal malpractice if I didn't know what negligence's occurred and couldn't talk about the trial. Just making phone calls It should be clear that had I been able to communicate it would have ended with my attorney or any attorney representing me in a legal malpractice lawsuit. There were enough negligence's, professional misconduct and fraudulent concealment to merit a legal malpractice lawsuit. Where is the proof that I was able to communicate with any attorney. Where is the lawsuit, where is the complaint to the Bar of Board of Overseers. The Defense and the Court used that against me., even though I clearly stated I was unable to communicate with my appellant attorney or any other attorney. For the same reason I could not communicate with other attorneys. Since I failed in the past, I filed my own legal malpractice lawsuit, pro se. To toll time, I filed under "Incapacitation due to mental illness" which failed because the court stated that because I had tried contacting attorneys over 18 years, this clearly indicating I was aware of my lawyers failing him. Not because of my disability. It was my disability that prevented me from communicating. The Defense and court ignored the letter from my ME/CFS specialist stating that I could not pursue my lawsuit against my attorney because. of my ME/CFS. Unfortunately, it was a poor choice of words. I was not pursuing a lawsuit I had not identified any mishandlings. I was trying to communicate the events of the trial and if there were any mishandlings I would see what should be done. But I never communicated the events. I hope there is a distinction. It was the trauma and ME/CFS ailments that kept me from identifying the negligence's and communicating with my own appellant attorney and other attorneys. I supplied the court with my ME/ CFS specialist, letter, articles on the disease and two affidavits from witnesses. I appeared in Court on October 4, 2024, when the Judge denied me a trial. I asked the Judge if I could file under fraudulent concealment. He said he would allow me time. but I never received any notice of expiration. I wasn't anticipating any problem with time. I learned a few days later that my stepmother had aggressive cancer. I tried balancing her needs with filing a new complaint, but I could not do both. I gave my stepmother my attention, figuring to return to the Fraudulent Concealment" complaint after the funeral and grieving. She died three months later, January 2025. I did not expect was that all the emotion from the loss and the stress of waiting to file my complaint, I did not expect a relapse of my ME/CFS. I was bedridden again for nearly a year. I called the court several times to find out of the expiration date, but they said there was none on record. In August 2025 I contacted the Defense who told me the case was closed but without prejudice. I finished the complaint identifying 5 fraudulent concealment acts. I supplied the court with the death certificate an affidavit from my roommate explaining my relapse of ME/CFS and apologies. The court sent me a 4+ page letter denying me a trial stating that notwithstanding my professed disability made clear that I fully appreciated the nature of my legal tights and the consequences of his acts and failure to act. That my 19-year quest to speak with malpractice attorneys about pursing a claim seeking to explain his reason for suspecting legal malpractice" makes crystal clear that the governing statues of limitations dd not run against Plaintiff's malpractice claims because I suffered a disability that compromised my capacity to appreciate and prosecute my legal rights.my legal rights to run against Plaintiff's malpractice claims because I was suffering from a disability that compromised his capacity to appreciate and prosecute his legal rights. The court listed Petersen v Time Inc. and other precedents. Fraudulent Concealment was not included as a denial. The court pointed out that I was untimely. stating that I was readdressing my ME/CFS and that it took my 17 months from the first denial to respond which was 5 months after the statute of limitations and the i used Rule 60 which was the wrong vehicle. I have less than 20 days to provide an argument. I had withheld twelve years of psychiatrist notes but in reading them I did mention suing my attorneys and my psychiatrist assessment of my cognitive abilities does not align. The only other evidence that I have and did not present was an MRI of my brain which shows elevated levels of Foci, which is not uncommon in ME/CFS. The Foci causes cognitive impairment. In 2023 I made great cognitive improvements thanks to the Covid 19 vaccines. In all these years I never spoke of the trial that caused all of this because I never overcame the trauma and the CFS until the Covid 19 vaccines. My needs - I am placed in a difficult situation. I am looking for an attorney or someone who understand my problems and file a convincing motion for reconsideration in a very short time. Someone who can so the research to find exceptions to the law and file a response that will get an approval from the court to proceed to trial. If I can get the approval for a trial, I can also file a complaint with the Bar of Board Overseers and look for an attorney who can represent me. Unfortunately, time is a serious factor. The horrible representation is obvious, and the fraudulent concealment is obvious, but I don't think I have to prove that now, it's getting the trial. approval. I am open to this being an hourly or set price.

I'm seeking an experienced business consultant or startup strategist to review a completed business plan for **HopeSay**, a premium Christian live experience business that combines authentic storytelling, dinner, hospitality, and worship. This is **not** a writing project. I'm looking for an expert to evaluate the plan and provide honest, strategic feedback before launch. I'm looking for input on: * Business model and viability * Revenue and pricing strategy * Marketing plan * Operations * Scalability * Financial assumptions * Risks and opportunities * Overall strengths and weaknesses Ideal Experience: Experience with startups, hospitality, live events, entertainment, licensing, or experience-based businesses is preferred. Deliverables * Written review with recommendations * Executive summary of findings * Optional 60–90 minute video call When applying, please include: * Relevant experience * Similar businesses you've advised * Estimated timeline * Proposed fee I'm looking for someone who will challenge assumptions, identify blind spots, and help strengthen the business before launch. This could lead to an ongoing advisory relationship. Project Details: One-time project Fixed-price preferred (open to hourly proposals) Strong communication required Confidentiality required

Hoffman Painting & Finishing is a fourth-generation, family-owned commercial painting, wallcovering, drywall, and finishing contractor serving the Washington DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia region since 1922. For more than 100 years, we've built our reputation on doing things the right way: quality workmanship, strong relationships, and exceptional service. We primarily serve commercial clients, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and general contractors. We're seeking a highly organized, proactive Business Development & Marketing Associate to work directly with our leadership team. This role will support business development efforts, marketing initiatives, and administrative projects as we continue growing our commercial division. This position begins as a 30–60 day paid trial with the goal of identifying a long-term team member. Responsibilities Business Development (Primary Focus) Research hospitals, healthcare systems, educational facilities, property management companies, and facility management organizations throughout DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. Identify decision-makers and build prospect databases. Conduct outreach via phone, email, and LinkedIn. Schedule Lunch & Learn presentations and Meet & Greet meetings for company leadership. Maintain prospect tracking and follow-up systems. Support relationship-building initiatives with commercial clients and partners. Research public bid opportunities and RFP submissions. Marketing & Content Draft and schedule social media content. Create two social media posts per week. Assist with blog posts, newsletters, and email campaigns. Support website content updates. Help document company projects and customer success stories. Administrative & Technology Support Assist with CRM updates and data management. Support email marketing initiatives. Make basic website edits. Help organize marketing and sales materials. Perform miscellaneous administrative tasks as needed. Trial Period Objectives (First 30–60 Days) Success during the trial period will be evaluated based on: Prospecting & Research 1) Build targeted prospect lists across DC and Maryland. 2) Identify facility management contacts within healthcare and education sectors. 3) Research relevant public bid opportunities. Outreach 1) Conduct outbound prospecting and follow-up activities. 2) Initiate cold calling campaigns. 3) Secure Lunch & Learns/Meet & Greets Marketing 1) Publish or prepare two social media posts per week. 2) Assist with content development and marketing support projects. Compensation $1,000 per month Approximately 10 hours per week Flexible schedule Remote position Long-Term Opportunity The right candidate may transition into a long-term role with expanded responsibilities, compensation growth, and greater involvement in business development, marketing strategy, and operational support. Ideal Candidate You may be a fit if you: Are comfortable speaking with professionals over the phone. Enjoy building relationships and opening doors. Have strong written communication skills. Are organized and detail-oriented. Can work independently and take initiative. Are comfortable learning new software and technology tools. Have experience with sales, business development, marketing, customer service, executive assistance, or project coordination. Bonus Qualifications - Commercial construction experience. - Facility management industry experience. - Healthcare or education market experience. - CRM experience. - LinkedIn outreach experience. - Website editing experience. - Social media content creation experience. TO APPLY Please include: A brief introduction about yourself. Any experience with business development, lead generation, appointment setting, or sales. Examples of content or writing you've created (if available). A short explanation of why this role interests you. Your availability each week. We are looking for someone who values relationships, communicates well, and wants to grow with a family-owned company that has served our community for over 100 years.