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09/01/2026

📣 **EPISODE 9 IS FINALLY HERE!** 😂

📺Okay...yes, this episode is **late**.

But honestly, Maya has been BUSY! And if you've ever watched a new nonprofit try to get off the ground, you already know what she's dealing with.

The paperwork needs to be completed.
The mission needs funding.
There’s a grant deadline approaching.
And the funniest part? She hasn’t even written the grant yet...and she’s not even sure Maya Cares Community Connections is eligible!😩😂

Sound familiar? 😉

This is the reality for so many new nonprofit organizations. There is excitement about the mission, but then comes the paperwork, the policies, the funding questions, the deadlines, and that little voice saying, **“Ummm...do we actually know what we're doing?”**

Maya is learning that building a nonprofit takes more than passion. It takes preparation, research, patience, and a willingness to figure things out one step at a time.

🐾 Buddy says: “Focus. Plan. Finish strong!”

So enjoy **Episode 9: PAPERWORK TIME!** because we are officially heading toward the **Season 1 Finale!** 🎬

🔥 **The Finale is coming Thursday!**

And trust me...you’re going to want to see what happens next.

08/31/2026

✨ **TODAY’S THE DAY!** ✨

It’s almost time for **Building Blocks of Grant Writing: Grant Writing 101!** 🧱📝

I’m excited to spend some time with you today as we dig into the **foundations of successful grant writing** and begin putting the pieces together to tell your organization’s story, strengthen your proposals, and create greater impact.

Whether you’re brand new to grant writing or looking to sharpen your skills, today is about building your confidence and giving you practical tools you can use.

📅 **TODAY, Monday, August 31, 2026**
⏰ **10:00 AM**
💻 **Virtual Training**

Bring your questions, your ideas, and your organization’s story. Let’s build! ⚒️🦺👷🏿‍♀️

I look forward to seeing you!

08/27/2026

📺 **Episode 8 of Nonprofit Chronicles: Maya Builds is here!**

Maya already has a name for her nonprofit, **Maya Cares Community Connections**, but before she gets too comfortable, Janet, the legal expert on her board, has some questions.

Can the name be used? Is someone else already using it? Could it create confusion or legal problems? And does the name give Maya enough room to grow?

🐾 Buddy's Build Tip: **Check everything twice so you can build once and build it right!**

👇 **Question of the Day:**
**What would you want to know BEFORE officially naming your nonprofit?**

08/26/2026

**It’s Wealth Building Wednesday for Your Nonprofit!**

So...no grant drops today but do want to chat with you about something:

Does Your Board Should Know Your organization's Money Story?

I’ve seen nonprofits where the board can tell you everything about the mission, the programs, and the people they serve, but ask them about the organization’s revenue, expenses, funding gaps, or financial sustainability and suddenly…crickets.

Friend, that’s a problem.

Your board doesn’t need to be made up of accountants. But they do need to understand the organization’s financial story.

They should know:

1. Where your revenue comes from
2. How dependent you are on certain funders
3. What it actually costs to operate your programs
4. Where financial vulnerabilities exist
5. Whether you have adequate reserves
6. What financial decisions could impact the mission

And Board Members if you don't know...YOU SHOULD ASK!!!!

Because here’s the thing:

Financially informed boards make better strategic decisions.

You can’t build organizational wealth if the people responsible for helping govern the organization don't understand how the money moves through it.

So this Wednesday (or even at your next board meeting), ask your board to explain your organization’s financial story in 2 minutes. Do think they can?

If the answer is no, that’s not a reason to panic.

It’s a reason to start the conversation.

Let's grab coffee...soon! Okay?😊

08/25/2026

Hey y'all!! It’s Toolbox Tips Tuesday!

Today's topic is: Knowing When to Pivot.

Did you know Flexibility is a leadership superpower?

We’re entering the last quarter of the calendar year, and this is the perfect time for your organization to take a hard look at your strategic plans and goals.

Did you hit the goals you set at the beginning of the year?
Are your fundraising efforts where they need to be?
Has something changed in your community, programs, staffing, or funding?

If the answer is yes, it may be time to pivot. 🤷🏿‍♀️

And listen, pivoting doesn’t mean your plan failed. It means you’re paying attention.

The fourth quarter is NOT the time to keep doing something simply because “that’s what we planned.”

Your mission hasn’t changed just because your strategy needs to.

Sometimes the smartest move a leader can make is to change direction. But, be sure to meet with your teams! Don't surprise everyone with a U-turn! 😂

Your Toolbox Tip: Review. Reassess. Adjust. Then move forward with intention.

08/25/2026

📣Episode 7 is here!📺

Maya thought she was ready to take her nonprofit to the next level...until she discovered one little problem: WAIT... WE NEED BY-LAWS?! 😲

Now Maya and her board have to figure out what they are, why they matter, and how to get them drafted before they can move forward.

🐾 Buddy's Build Tip: Big dreams need a strong foundation!

❓️Question of the Day❓️
Did you know a nonprofit needs By-Laws? What would you want to know about them?

08/20/2026

📺 **Episode 6 of Nonprofit Chronicles: Maya Builds is here!**

Maya has her mission, her vision, and big plans for her nonprofit. Now she realizes something important: **she cannot build it alone!** It’s time to build a Board of Directors, but Maya quickly learns that choosing a board is about more than calling up her favorite people. 😂

The right board brings skills, perspective, connections, accountability, and a shared commitment to the mission.
Episode 6 has two parts!

🐾 **Buddy’s Build Tip:** Your board shouldn't just cheer from the sidelines. They should be ready to roll up their sleeves and help build!

👇 **Question:** If you were building your nonprofit board, what skills would you want around the table?

08/19/2026

Hi Friends!!👋🏿

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08/19/2026

Grant #3
Singing for Change

https://www.singingforchange.org/guidelines

Be sure to check "what they do not fund"

This grant awards is up to $10,000 and LOIs are accepted on a rolling basis.

Grant application guidelines and application dates

08/19/2026

Grant # 2
Rota Foundation!

Providing a Charitable Light to the Underserved The Rota Foundation’s mission is to assist charities supporting underserved local communities by helping them reach their organizational goals and objectives through grant funding.Learn how to apply. Rota Nonprofit-Focused Support Services: The prima...