Here are the basics of how to fundraise from middle to upper-income donors. This guide will get you ready to approach the networks you already have to raise money for your organization.
Workshop Featuring
Rebekah Emanuel, John Robbins, Summary by ChatGPT
John Robbins, former executive director of the Massachusetts Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, shares his strategies for effective community fundraising. His insights are invaluable for startup founders looking to raise funds, especially through relationship-building and community engagement.
This is a summary of a workshop featuring Robbins, hosted by Rebekah Emanuel, the i-lab's senior advisor for social impact and climate.
Getting Started
Startup ideas aren’t born — they’re built. They begin when you pay attention to what the world is asking for, not just what you want to create.
Entrepreneurship Essentials
Building the right team is one of the hardest and most important parts of starting a venture. Here's practical advice on what founders should keep in mind when it comes to co-founders, teammates, and equity.
Entrepreneurship Essentials
In a Harvard Innovation Labs podcast episode, Phil Green, senior advisor for B2B and tech, shares which startup myths are still holding founders back in 2025, and what to do instead.
Pitching
Pitching isn’t just about a PowerPoint deck. It is about understanding and communicating your business elements, your story, and vision effectively.
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