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My Super Secret Tips & Tricks for Non-Profit Work
After 25 years of working in the non-profit world I’ve come up with my own little bag of tips and tricks. In an ever-changing field you need to have your tried-and-true solutions to go to. These things aren’t new or different but it’s the way I’ve used them to find success in my work. Forewarning that there are quite a few sports references, it’s just the easiest way for me to explain these tips and tricks, I am definitely not an athlete. Don’t take no for an answer. Yeah, I already know what you’re saying but hear me out. Always lead with yes. I literally tell people, “I need you…
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How Innovation and Collaboration in Non-Profits Work
I’ve worked in non-profits a long time and for several non-profits with complicated missions and simple missions. But, in every instance there is always an opportunity to grow and manipulate what that mission and work looks like. I specialize in taking old, dusty, grandma non-profits to hot and sexy. I love to take on a project and insert innovation and collaboration and watch it flourish. Reinvention is what I do best, I am the one that gets the fire started, not stokes the coals. H2O – Helping to Overcome Homelessness One of the projects I’m most proud of was a Homeless Outreach Project I pulled together in Alexandria, LA. There…
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My Love Hate Relationship as a Non-Profit Executive Director
While I talk way to much about my side hustles, my main hustle is being a non-profit Executive Director. I’ve worked in the non-profit world for almost as long as I can remember. I grew up the kid of a non-profit addict and learned from the best. Instead of sleepovers, dance or cheer camp I was with my Mom. We went to libraries to do research, conferences, symposiums (how about knowing what a symposium was at 10 years old) and countless meetings. I learned by listening but most definitely not getting involved in grown folks conversation that also involved work. I kept my mouth shut! My Mom, My Hero Then…
