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Designing a Fundraising Experience Rooted in Purpose, Community, and Care: How The Hustle Lab Turned KenCCID’s 51st Anniversary Into a Scalable Fundraising Campaign
A year-long donor engagement strategy that launched KenCCID’s first recurring giving initiative, introduced a new signature fundraising event, and raised $16,000, surpassing the organization’s annual fundraising goal by 160%.
Akeya Fortson-Brown
Mar 304 min read


How The Hustle Lab Helped 120 East State Turn Local History Into Community Engagement
In celebration of the 100th Black History Month (February 2026), 120 East State partnered with The Hustle Lab to relaunch its History Mystery campaign, a community-driven storytelling initiative designed to uncover the untold stories of Black individuals connected to the historic site at 120 East State Street in Trenton, New Jersey.
Akeya Fortson-Brown
Mar 63 min read


The Hustle Lab Partners with Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School to Introduce "Digital Careers & Entrepreneurship" Course
At the beginning of April 2024, The Hustle Lab launched a dynamic five-week program titled "Digital Careers & Entrepreneurship” at Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School (JKIS) in Trenton, New Jersey. Tailored for "Gen-Z" learners, this course aims to harness our youth’s seemingly innate technological skills and social media savvy, offering insights into diverse career paths in technology, digital media, and/or e-commerce. Digital Careers & Entrepreneurship was developed to emph
Akeya Fortson-Brown
Jul 8, 20243 min read


Fueling Our Local Economy: How Trenton Pop-Up Market Drives Entrepreneurship In Trenton, NJ
The Hustle Lab, Isles, and the Downtown Neighborhood Preservation Program teamed up to create a pop-up shop series based in Trenton, NJ
Akeya Fortson-Brown
Jun 27, 20241 min read
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