How I Learned to Love Shrimp Jesse Marks on becoming a major grant maker, The Navigation Fund and corporate campaigning
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Dec 5, 2024 Jesse Marks, the Farm Animal Welfare Program Officer for The Navigation Fund, shares his insights on becoming a grant-maker and transforming advocacy for animal rights. He discusses the evolution of the shrimp welfare campaign and the importance of nurturing public engagement. Jesse dives into the challenges of corporate campaigning, highlighting the need for focused efforts and collaboration among organizations. He also emphasizes the significance of youth involvement and transparent funding processes, offering fresh perspectives on advancing animal welfare initiatives.
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Transitioning to Grant-Making
- Transitioning from campaigning to grant-making involves a shift from doing to supporting others.
- Maintaining a connection to activism is important, even in a grant-making role.
Power Dynamics in Funding
- Jesse Marks discusses the changing power dynamics after becoming a grant-maker.
- He emphasizes the importance of open communication and honesty, even when discussing challenges.
Applying for Funding
- Don't take funding rejections personally; funders make tough trade-offs.
- Consider how your project fits within the broader funding ecosystem.
