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06/12/2026

Blog Two. Don't worry, Mom: Trading Jesus for Justice.

It’s been a few weeks. I thought I would write more often, but I have been sitting on this blog since Mother’s Day. The first one out the gate got real vulnerable as I named my traumas. This next one talks about the arms of justice that I fell into when I left my religious upbringing. We will ge...

04/24/2026

How my puppets saved my life

Thanks for the great response to my last email. It is nice to reconnect with so many of you. As promised, here is my first blog since 2020 - soon after my father died. As I share how my puppets have been a lifeline for me through the years, I am curious what you come back to when life gets rough? Th...

04/14/2026

Reconnecting with you

I went through my lists and found the people I wanted to share my journey with. You have shaped me in some way, and I am grateful. I am here today partly because of your influence in my life. I hope I have had a positive effect on your life even as I may have stumbled in your direction. Thank you fo...

06/02/2023

Join us for Daddies Day concert

Producers About Face Theatre & Jonny Stax Partners Authors Tracy Baim & Owen Keehnen Leather Archives & Museum Commissioners Up to $10,000 Rob & Libby Mayor John Sanders & Jason Held Up to $5000 Todd Buchacker Cassandra Damm $1000 Carolyn Grisko Michael Leppen Scott Smith Champions Up to $1000 Rober...

02/07/2023

We heard from folk that they needed a little more time to get their calendars open for this learning series. Don't forget the learning sessions will be available later in each week. We are pushing back our start date two weeks to begin the 21st. DM for today's special. Register at www.jonnystax.com.

02/02/2023

Information sessions are pure gold. Listen to the language they use and the elements they emphasize. Meet the program officers. Let everyone see that you showed up. Remember it is people who decide the flow of money. Get geeked with the geeks at the table.

Grantgetting, like much of what we do in this country, is sales. Getting geeked is the first step in that process. Throughout each of our sessions together, you will learn values- and human-centered sales tactics that infuse consent, encouragement, and loving-kindness.

!!!!BOGO special this Thursday & Friday!!!!

Get a friend or colleague to join you for just the learning series and join a coaching cohort. After one of you registers, forward me the confirmation email or DM me with both people's names.

01/31/2023

I added to the daily tip a reflection question for you. Please comment publicly or thru private DM with your responses. These become a crowdbanking of timeline tools we can all pull from.

What tools and processes help you manage the timelines of life?

On Thursday, we will play "Get the Grant: How to follow your gut to Get that Grant!" [Imagine me as Johnny Carson]. I will post a story that you can share and add your response as a story. I wanna see how that goes. So, get your Facebook and Instagram stories ready for Thursday.

Also, today is the last day for friends, family, and followers special pricing. DM me with curiosities.

01/30/2023

I’m excited about all the interest in this upcoming learning series. In session one, you’ll tell the story of your new project. In session two, you will turn that story into a strategic plan that manifests your vision in the world. This plan can be used for proposals as well as running the project.

A couple questions I have received: 1) this is totally great for students who are applying to scholarships and academics applying for research grants; 2) there is still space in the zoom room for people who sign up by Tuesday.

01/27/2023

Over the coming months, I will be sharing some of the knowledge, skills, and practices from raising over $1.5 million through grants. If you want to become a skilled grant getter, take this two-month learning series and Get Grants!

Until Feb 1, subscribe to our newsletter and receive 50% off registration for our new learning series. Visit www.jonnystax.com and fill out the form at the bottom of the page. We will send you details.

Here is a taste of what you will be able to do as a result of participation:

Session One: Storytelling - Feb 7 - Tell a compelling story that makes people want to finance your new project or venture.

Session Two: Preparing - Feb 21 - Prepare strong program plans, budgets, and supporting materials to secure grants.

Session Three: Submitting - March 7 - Maximize chances to receive grants by submitting with style.

Session Four: Managing - March 21 - Manage and close out grants in ways that increase the likelihood of more funding.

Session-only ($225), group coaching ($575), and one-on-one options are available. You could come out of this journey with a fully fundable grant.

01/19/2023

Check out our recent newsletter for tips on financing new ventures through grants.

Join Jonny Stax for a four-session intensive to increase your ability to secure grants for new institutional or solo ventures. Group coaching cohorts will complete a fully fundable grant proposal in eight weeks. Throughout the year, we will explore other financing and development strategies in the B...