3 Keys to Funding Your Microschool or Learning Community (Without Relying on Grants) with Dan

3 Keys to Funding Your Microschool or Learning Community (Without Relying on Grants) with Dan

Tiffany and Dan discussed fundraising strategies for microschools and educational learning communities, focusing on alternative funding approaches beyond traditional grants. Dan explained the differences between nonprofits and LLCs, emphasizing that nonprofits serve those who cannot afford full-price services while LLCs focus on making money. He outlined three types of donors: impact donors who give for results, corporate donors who seek sales opportunities, and grantors who invest founders' money wisely. Free Resource: 12 Impact Project examples to start raising funds for nonprofits https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V_WdOeJ7KZDss21mBLRFB_wZIz7qinS6AN_veGsReE4/edit?tab=t.0 [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V_WdOeJ7KZDss21mBLRFB_wZIz7qinS6AN_veGsReE4/edit?tab=t.0] Check out Dan and Next Level Nonprofits: Home - Next Level Nonprofits [https://nextlevelnonprofits.us/] Hey, I’m Dan Johnson. I’m a 4x nonprofit executive director, fundraising consultant, and former impact evaluator. In my work with small nonprofits, the number one thing that keeps them small and unsustainable is consistent, unrestricted funding. Grants don’t do it, and neither does the yearly fundraiser. Creating sustainable funding is the number one thing that will move your nonprofit out of DIY mode and into lasting impact.

How to Succeed with Nature and Project-based learning with Deborah

The podcast episode featured Tiffany interviewing Deborah from Regenerate Education Lab about project-based learning and creating optimal learning environments. Deborah shared her background in alternative education and her current work developing a nature-based, project-based school at Foothill Frolic Farm. She explained the importance of flexibility, real-world tools, and student interests in education, using the analogy of a charcuterie board to represent diverse learning elements. The conversation highlighted the benefits of combining project-based learning with outdoor education, citing reduced stress and increased engagement. Deborah provided practical advice for parents on creating outdoor learning spaces in their own backyards, suggesting elements like a mud kitchen, digging area, and water station. She also discussed her upcoming platform for designing and documenting project-based learning experiences. The discussion emphasized the goal of fostering lifelong learners who are curious and capable of finding their own answers. About Deborah: Deborah DeLisle is the founder of Regenerate Education Lab, where she helps families, educators, and schools create optimal learning environments that inspire curiosity, capability, and a lifelong love of learning. With more than 25 years of experience between public education, alternative education, nature-based learning, homeschooling support, and microschool and teacher tool development, Deborah believes that meaningful learning happens when children engage with the real world through authentic experiences, relationships, and purposeful work. She is currently helping launch Foothill Frolic Farm & Forest School in Kingsport, Tennessee, while also coaching homeschooling families and developing innovative tools that make project-based learning and educational documentation more accessible for educators. Leading a movement she calls: Regenerate Education, her passion is helping adults rethink what education can be—not by adding more curriculum, but by intentionally designing environments where children naturally become curious, confident, capable, and deeply connected to both their communities and the natural world. Free Resources: https://regen-lab-flow.base44.app/resources [https://regen-lab-flow.base44.app/resources] About The Ultimate Homeschool Community: https://linktr.ee/ultimatehomeschool [https://linktr.ee/ultimatehomeschool]

Homeschooling While Working a Flexible Job with Sarah

**Please subscribe and share so more families can find our resources!** If you are a parent trying to figure out how to bring in financial support and homeschool, you'll want to listen to our conversation as Sarah shares how she makes it work! All about The Ultimate Homeschool Community: https://linktr.ee/ultimatehomeschool [https://linktr.ee/ultimatehomeschool]

Award Winning Kids Book Homeschoolers Love by The Bryant Family

Tiffany welcomed the Bryant family to the Ultimate Homeschool Community Podcast, with Bobby explaining their decision to homeschool based on teaching Christian values as the foundation for everything else. Bobby described their journey into homeschooling after trying different schools, ultimately finding homeschooling resources more aligned with their Christian values. The family created a children's book that has become an award winner. 'Trusting Timothy' demonstrates how God’s Word can be used to address moral issues and set you up for success. To learn more about the Bryants and their next writing adventure, visit trustingtimothy.com or contact them at bryantfamily@trustingtimothy.com [bryantfamily@trustingtimothy.com.] check out the book on Amazon: Copy and past into browser https://a.co/d/0iYtz5Db

How to Build a Successful Homeschool Community with Jennifer Jones

Join me as we discuss the best ways to start a homeschool community. Jennifer Jones is the brilliance behind a successful homeschool community in Texas. She shares meaningful insight into running a large community and how to keep everyone interested and involved.