8th House with Claire Willett
grantwriting mentorship for artists, activists, and grassroots change makers

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Jan
12
January 2025: Ring In the Common Love of Good

January 2025: Ring In the Common Love of Good

January energy is a free inauguration night Zoom hang to keep us from doomscrolling, two upcoming classes, and thoughts about Tennyson.
5 min read
Jan
06
pedestrian bridge underpass with black graffiti on white background reading LET'S LOVE OUR COMMUNITY

Introducing Collective Action Workshops for Nonprofits

A new series of trainings on privilege, burnout, and community care led by my sister!
5 min read
Dec
20
a light blue sky with falling snow, frost-covered tree branches on left, DECEMBER across center

Q&A Mailbag #3: Simple Gifts

4 min read
Nov
17
official crest of the US House of Representatives

H.R. 9495 Is a Five-Alarm Fire for Nonprofits

CALL YOUR HOUSE REP MONDAY MORNING, I AM NOT KIDDING
6 min read
Nov
10
Black man from neck down wearing black t-shirt that says GOOD INTENTIONS ARE NOT ENOUGH.

November 2024: Tactical Optimism

November energy is getting up off the mat.
8 min read
Oct
21
city street. hand holding black protest sign reading WE HAVE POWER. pride flag visible in corner.

Workshops and Classes On Sale Now!

Two sessions of Claire's grantwriting master class and a brand-new workshop on where to find grant prospects, on sale now!
3 min read
Oct
17
white autumn aesthetic. folded sweaters, tiny white pumpkins, old books, fairy lights and dried flowers

October 2024: Grantwriting Isn't Magic

9 min read
Oct
09
Title "OCTOBER" over white cup and saucer with orange latte and milk foam ghost.

Q&A Mailbag #2: Don't Be Scared of Grantwriting

10 min read
Sep
11
young red-haired girl standing on a street playing a pink guitar for tips

September 2024: Money and Power

a Zoom class on fundraising ethics, a grant you should apply for, the Six of Pentacles, and a really great story about Claire being wrong
12 min read
Sep
04
black and white composition notebook with two yellow pencils beneath the word "SEPTEMBER"

Q&A Mailbag #1: Back to School

12 min read