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Jillian Jordan, Great Seed Bomb

Jillian Jordan, Great Seed Bomb

The fact I could say that The Great Seed Bomb was a Pollination Project grantee and the boost that gave me to keep going was priceless. I could not have funded event or organized volunteers properly without validation through the Pollination Project grant. This event...

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Youth Are Rising in CA

Youth Are Rising in CA

In the midst of today's political turmoil, numerous California youth communities are taking action to generate community health, justice, and resilience. Through our newest program, Youth Rising, we are supporting powerful youth on the ground like the Semillas...

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Ask A Donor Panel

Ask A Donor Panel

The Pollination Project Donors answer common questions from grantees. Read over peer grantees comments, questions, and presenters answers here.

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Strategic Visioning

Strategic Visioning

An overview of strategic visioning with Julian Mocine-Mcqueen. Read over peer grantees comments, questions, and presenters answers here.

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Fundraising Basics

Fundraising Basics

Fundraising strategies and tools with Marianne Manilov. Read over peer grantees comments, questions, and presenters answers here.

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Seeding Change in Kisumu, Kenya

Seeding Change in Kisumu, Kenya

It is 9 pm in Kenya, my phone rings and it is Franciska on the other end. She is one of the recipients of the 'flow fund' grants that I made through the Pollination Project's East Africa Hub. She asks how I am and proceeds to inform me that she is away for 3 days...

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Born Barefoot

Born Barefoot

The Summer Olympics are in full swing. American swimmers & gymnasts, Jamaican runners, and Irish rowers have all won gold. Eyes will be fixated on Rio until August 21st. The Olympic opening ceremonies were spectacular; could be the best ever. Of all the highlights...

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