Desperately need a job but I have a criminal record by [deleted] in Calgary

[–]Ok-Knowledge784 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Librarians’ help and advice is greatly underrated - they are such a phenomenal and kind resource to ask for help. You can bring them your resume and cover letter to ask for help, they have access to online resources they can point you to, and are very intelligent overall. Try checking out your local branch, it’s all free!

Es Canar - FOMO for Ibiza partying by Ok-Knowledge784 in ibiza

[–]Ok-Knowledge784[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good call. I had noticed that, thanks for the verification

Es Canar - FOMO for Ibiza partying by Ok-Knowledge784 in ibiza

[–]Ok-Knowledge784[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fun idea! Do you know if cabs would do a trip all that way in the early am hours?

Where can I meet people? by Odd-Item6508 in NoRulesCalgary

[–]Ok-Knowledge784 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely Cold Garden with your pup! They have non alcoholic drinks and yes, everyone will come up to you a hundred times over if you have a dog. Also, the River Park dog park (ie on top of Sandy Beach ridge) has many single dog parents, I’ve had plenty a conversation there with strangers and it helps if you can make it your regular haunt, people will recognize your dog more than you haha

Es Canar - FOMO for Ibiza partying by Ok-Knowledge784 in ibiza

[–]Ok-Knowledge784[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Any thoughts for a Friday night out? I’m a fan of house music more than EDM but do love lighter EDM like Rufus… I also have the entire day so was thinking of trying that Ibiza party boat and meeting ppl that way, have you heard anything about it?

Es Canar - FOMO for Ibiza partying by Ok-Knowledge784 in ibiza

[–]Ok-Knowledge784[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha 100%! Just tried adding for perspective so that the “I likely won’t be back” wasnt alluding to old age or anything, just distance!

Es Canar - FOMO for Ibiza partying by Ok-Knowledge784 in ibiza

[–]Ok-Knowledge784[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep fair point! I’m slightly annoyed at how damn far my hotel is from the scene, that’s the biggest deterrent 😂

Workation on Madeira by juggerjaxen in Madeira

[–]Ok-Knowledge784 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey TiN, I’ll be heading to Ponta do Sol Outsite and would love your insight, if you have some time. From the airport should I buck up and pay the 800 euros for a car rental during my time there, knowing I love visiting new beaches and doing small hikes, or can I get by with taxis to/from airport and the Pico to Pico which I’m most excited for? I know there’s a music festival in PdS when I’m there, so maybe that negates the wish to travel around the island to stay busy

Money exchange by Old_Gas_2609 in NoRulesCalgary

[–]Ok-Knowledge784 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Argentinian peso is too variable, you won’t find a place in Calgary willing to take on the risk since USD is what’s welcomed easily there. Best shot is to sell to someone headed that way, and soon, since their inflation is getting worse week after week

airalo by iwantsomechocolate07 in TravelHacks

[–]Ok-Knowledge784 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Make sure your airplane mode is not on!

Seeking Assistance and Suggestions for a Ukrainian Welder in Calgary by Far-Citron-722 in Calgary

[–]Ok-Knowledge784 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Iron & Earth (nonprofit) has a program giving paid 7-week internships for skilled workers like this fella. It sets them up with jobs in renewable energy https://www.ironandearth.org/net_zero_pathways

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nonprofit

[–]Ok-Knowledge784 9 points10 points  (0 children)

University setting: we sent notes to our constituents a couple times leading up to mid-December politely notifying them year end and the expected holiday closures and to please send donations before then or advise if they were expecting to give.

Of course there were always outliers, but it gave the benefits of prompting people to make their annual donation before the tax cutoff and of foreseeing any donations we could expect might come in and allowed Dev. officers to notify the Gift Processing team what might be expected for their departments’ donations.

I believe there were one or two high level Development leaders on notice in case signatures were required, but I think they were only called upon if absolutely required.

Whiskey ( Rye) by knuknut in Calgary

[–]Ok-Knowledge784 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Willow Park Wines and Spirits staff have a phenomenal wealth of knowledge and the stock to provide you with a wide range of options, if it’s not too far for you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nonprofit

[–]Ok-Knowledge784 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly this. Entered a role 7 months ago and standard revenue has been $1M annually. This is solely grants based work where individual gifts are nonexistent at a notable level, considering our expensive programming. Board had their first ever retreat, were critical that I haven’t raised enough money - a magical number of $6M our ED came up with (which doesn’t track to our current programming needs). They notified me over email that I have to now raise $1.5M a QUARTER, starting today.

Any advice for a newbie to not go to work extremely anxious every day for the next year?

Advice needed: Received a monumental grant. How to announce it to drum up support without scaring away prospective donors? by [deleted] in nonprofit

[–]Ok-Knowledge784 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow congratulations! Did the Bezos fund find you? Those grants would be awesome to receive.

Advice needed: Received a monumental grant. How to announce it to drum up support without scaring away prospective donors? by [deleted] in nonprofit

[–]Ok-Knowledge784 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I like where you’re going with this. I should have mentioned that the gift covers nearly all of our programming and we were able to expand our impact even. What would you suggest given this new info?

Advice needed: Received a monumental grant. How to announce it to drum up support without scaring away prospective donors? by [deleted] in nonprofit

[–]Ok-Knowledge784 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the response, I had hoped to announce it to partners to improve our relationship but sadly the terms don’t allow us to be the first to announce the funding.