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5 Leadership Lessons from Serving 31 Million Meals

From a car trunk in Plano, Texas to a national movement — what Minnie's Food Pantry taught me about leading with purpose at scale.

Dr. Cheryl Jackson · April 11, 2026 · 8 min
Community Impact
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How to Start a Food Pantry — A Step-by-Step Guide

Everything I learned building Minnie's Food Pantry from a car trunk to 31 million meals — a practical guide for anyone serious about starting a food pantry that lasts.

Dr. Cheryl Jackson · April 20, 2026 · 9 min
Nonprofit Leadership
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5 Ways to Fund a Nonprofit Without Grants

Grants are slow, competitive, and come with strings attached. Here's how to build a funding strategy that doesn't leave your mission at the mercy of a decision you don't control.

Dr. Cheryl Jackson · April 21, 2026 · 7 min
Nonprofit Leadership
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How to Write a Nonprofit Business Plan That Gets Funded

A business plan is not paperwork — it's your funding argument. Here are the 5 sections every funder looks for and what to write in each one.

Dr. Cheryl Jackson · May 1, 2026 · 5 min