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8 Min ReadBrooklyn community fridge nonprofit reviewing rolling grant funding
Trishia RaymundoSeptember 23, 2026

Rolling Grants for Small NYC Food Access & Fridge Nonprofits

Brooklyn food-access and community-fridge groups have a few useful rolling funding routes, especially when their operating budgets are small. Here is what fits and what rolling actually means.

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6 Min ReadBrooklyn and Bronx grassroots mental health peer support program planning expansion
Trishia RaymundoSeptember 22, 2026

Grants to Scale Grassroots Mental Health and Peer-Support Programs in Brooklyn and the Bronx, New York City

A funding and readiness guide for Brooklyn and Bronx nonprofits expanding peer support, community mental health, trauma-informed programming, and culturally responsive services.

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8 Min ReadSt. Louis after-school youth nonprofit reviewing small grant opportunities
Trishia RaymundoSeptember 21, 2026

Small Grants Under $10,000 for St. Louis, Missouri Nonprofits Running After-School Programs for At-Risk Youth

A practical list of smaller funding routes for St. Louis youth nonprofits running after-school, mentoring, arts, enrichment, and prevention programs without a large development department.

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Featured9 Min Read15 Open Grants for Small Ocean Conservation Nonprofits in the U.S. in 2026
Trishia RaymundoSeptember 14, 2026

15 Open Grants for Small Ocean Conservation Nonprofits in the U.S. in 2026

Fifteen open grant opportunities for small U.S. nonprofits working in ocean conservation, coastal restoration, marine wildlife, watersheds, environmental education, and community stewardship.

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Featured10 Min Read18 Ocean Conservation Grants for U.S. Nonprofits Working in Massachusetts or Internationally
Trishia RaymundoSeptember 8, 2026

18 Ocean Conservation Grants for U.S. Nonprofits Working in Massachusetts or Internationally

A researched list of ocean conservation grants for U.S.-based nonprofits working in Massachusetts or running conservation projects internationally, including funding for coral reefs, marine species, fisheries, coastal restoration, marine debris, research, equipment, and community conservation.

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8 Min ReadWhy One Difficult Person at Work Can Drain You More Than the Actual Job
R.C. ØrstavikSeptember 4, 2026

Why One Difficult Person at Work Can Drain You More Than the Actual Job

One difficult coworker can take up far more mental space than the actual work. Here is how workplace culture, weak boundaries, overwork, and difficult behavior can follow you home long after the workday ends.

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7 Min ReadWebsite Hosting vs. Domain vs. DNS: Who Controls What?
Trishia RaymundoSeptember 2, 2026

Website Hosting vs. Domain vs. DNS: Who Controls What?

Your domain, website hosting, and DNS work together, but they are not the same thing. Knowing who controls each one can save you from lost access, broken email, failed migrations, and some very unpleasant conversations with former developers.

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7 Min ReadWhen Everyone Has Admin Access, Nobody Really Owns Access
Trishia RaymundoAugust 30, 2026

When Everyone Has Admin Access, Nobody Really Owns Access

Giving everyone admin access feels convenient when a team is small. Over time, it becomes difficult to know who owns each system, who can change what, and whether former staff still have access.

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7 Min ReadCan a 501(c)(3) Charge for Services?
Trishia RaymundoAugust 27, 2026

Can a 501(c)(3) Charge for Services?

Can a 501(c)(3) charge fees for services? Learn when nonprofits can earn revenue, how program fees work, and when unrelated business income may create tax obligations.

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6 Min ReadLogo, Website, Content, Systems: What Should a New Business Build First?
Trishia RaymundoAugust 25, 2026

Logo, Website, Content, Systems: What Should a New Business Build First?

A new business needs a logo, website, content, and systems eventually. The harder question is what deserves your attention first, especially when time and money are limited.

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5 Min ReadWhat Is a RACI Chart, and Does a Small Team Actually Need One?
Trishia RaymundoAugust 22, 2026

What Is a RACI Chart, and Does a Small Team Actually Need One?

A RACI chart helps teams clarify who does the work, who approves it, who needs input, and who simply needs an update. Here is how RACI works and whether a small team actually needs one.

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5 Min ReadSOP vs. Policy vs. Process: What Is the Difference?
Trishia RaymundoAugust 20, 2026

SOP vs. Policy vs. Process: What Is the Difference?

SOPs, policies, and processes are often treated like different names for the same document. They are not. Here is the simple difference, plus examples of when your business actually needs each one.

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