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Notes from the editor's desk
Practical advice on college essays, job searches, and nonprofit fundraising — plus the occasional margin note on what I'm reading. Written the way I edit: honestly, and with the “why” included.
Is Your Nonprofit Grant Ready? 8 Things Funders Check
Before you write a single application, funders check these 8 things. A fundraising consultant's grant readiness checklist for small nonprofits.
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How to Prepare for Tough Interview Questions
A coach's framework for the interview questions everyone dreads — weaknesses, gaps, 'why us' — with honest answers that don't sound rehearsed.
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How to Start a College Essay (Blank Page Edition)
Staring at a blank page? A writing coach's honest process for starting your college essay: three brainstorms, one rule, and no 'hook' pressure.
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What I'm Reading: Unreasonable Hospitality
Takeaways from Will Guidara's Unreasonable Hospitality — on mission statements, language, and culture, for anyone who works with other people.
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#NewJobNovember: Resources for Your Job Search
A month of curated job search resources — CareerOneStop, General Assembly, and Career Contessa — for career changers and first-time job seekers.
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