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

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Mar
31

Grantwriting Class Video #2

1 min read
Mar
06

Three Quick Things

A prospect research workshop, a Grants 101 class video, and a new tool for Oregon nonprofits who got screwed by federal funding cuts.
2 min read
Feb
25
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Introducing Grants 101 Video Lessons!

You don't get to see my cute face, because I didn't feel like brushing my hair for you guys, but you definitely get to hear my charming voice.
3 min read
Feb
18
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Do Not Obey In Advance: A Moral Crisis in Arts Funding

February energy is the NEA falling apart, a story about my mother, and learning to tell the difference between being trapped and just being scared.
23 min read
Jan
28
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Brace For Impact

I don't know what the Trump administration's funding freeze means for nonprofits either, except that it isn't good.
5 min read
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
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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
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Q&A Mailbag #3: Simple Gifts

4 min read
Nov
17
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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
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November 2024: Tactical Optimism

November energy is getting up off the mat.
8 min read