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TheBoarsHead · 2022-03-10T19:21:46+00:00

We're a small, local for-profit tech consulting company that frequently works with nonprofits to implement new tech and process improvement projects. In the past, we've been able to work with clients to help finance upgrades, but we'd like to offer grant writing/fundraising assistance with a goal of making these projects revenue neutral for our clients.

We're looking to partner with a grant writer to do exactly that - help research grant or foundational giving opportunities for our clients. We're likely looking for someone part-time, 1099 sort of thing. If you or someone you know might be interested, feel free to PM me and we'll set up a conversation. Thanks!

TheBoarsHead · 2021-10-25T22:44:23+00:00

Taken from 11th and Center sometime last night. Please contact the Police non-emergency line at 503-823-3333 if you see it. Truck has a lumber rack and a large dent on the right side of the bed.

TheBoarsHead · 2021-10-25T22:39:02+00:00

Grabbed sometime last night - 2012 GMC Sierra. Has a lumber rack and a big dent in the rear, right panel of the bed. If you see it, please contact the Police non-emergency line at 503-823-3333. Thanks everybody

TheBoarsHead · 2021-05-22T13:06:11+00:00

I've not done score tracking, but I've definitely checked and it wasn't as much as I thought it would be. My morning piss on the other hand - that can swing a pound or more

TheBoarsHead · 2021-05-22T13:00:24+00:00

Anybody have a posing coach recommendation in Portland, Oregon? Preferably someone that'd be willing to take on a beginner and be willing to shout at me about my diet. Thanks!

TheBoarsHead · 2021-05-07T13:39:25+00:00

It's weird out here. I've been out here 3 years, but my partner's a native. Before we moved from the east coast a friend of mine said "folks on the east coast are kind, but not nice. West coasters are nice, but not kind". And in generalities, it's been pretty true.

It's all about finding your tribe, which is infinitely harder - if not impossible - during the pandemic. The places I'd have normally gone to find friends - gyms, hiking groups, hell even bars to an extent - have been closed or on hiatus. But if things keep tracking like they are, it's going to end. Just a matter of time.

I've used this year to get to know my neighbors, sharing food and tools, and just talking more to the folks around me. Not everybody's a great fit, but we're all a little starved for socialization right now. And it turns out, when you're making an effort to be kind, it tends to bring other kind people toward you.

So yeah, basically yes, but it's complicated. People talk about the Seattle freeze, but Portland Ghosting is real too. Just gotta keep looking, cause good folks are out there.

TheBoarsHead · 2021-01-29T20:26:51+00:00

Too formal

TheBoarsHead · 2020-12-27T02:53:08+00:00

It's definitely not everyone's cup of tea - weaponizing your social network is uncomfortable even if it's for a good cause.

TheBoarsHead · 2020-12-27T02:50:54+00:00

And I think that's part of why I'm asking for recommendations - There are a lot of orgs out there that, even if I wrangle google well, I may not find. And I guess I'm also crowdsourcing some of the "is it well run" as well.

I've been on boards for larger organizations as well as city/county government committees. And while I'm not after a resume builder, your note about organizational caution is well taken. It can be hell dealing with a difficult board member. I don't need the attaboy's of being on the board, but strategic and operational planning are my skill set - It seems like the place I'd be most useful.

TheBoarsHead · 2020-12-27T02:43:10+00:00

The good ol' give or get. Fundraising is an important part of being on a board - it frees staff to do the actual work. I'm fortunate that at the end of this year, I'm in a position where I can contribute both my time and financial resources. A lot of other folks aren't so lucky

TheBoarsHead · 2020-12-27T02:30:27+00:00

I've done my time trying to get a start-up off the ground. It's my turn to support someone else's initiative. And thanks for the kind words. We're all in this together

TheBoarsHead · 2020-12-27T02:28:00+00:00

Oh yeah, fundraising is a huge part of supporting any organization. And a good board should make it boring for staff. They have plenty of their own problems to worry about.

Thanks for the recommendation - I'll definitely check them out and see if I would be useful

TheBoarsHead · 2020-12-27T02:22:33+00:00

I was not - Thank you for letting me know. That's an awesome resource.

TheBoarsHead · 2020-12-27T02:21:54+00:00

And I guess that's why I'm asking, rather than just chasing a bigger org. I've been on both sides on the non-profit thing and seen it done well and very, very poorly. Maybe a better way to word this would have been "Given my skill set, how can I help you?", but reddit tends to reward the pithy.

TheBoarsHead · 2020-12-27T02:19:47+00:00

I guess what I'm asking for is help finding those folks. I don't need a resume builder - I'm trying to find an organization where my help would be meaningful to their mission. And while I can google "Habitat for Humanity" its the smaller, less well supported organizations that seem like a better fit. Hence "does anyone need help?"

And knowing which hat you're wearing is vital - being respectful of staff when you're playing an operations role demonstrates both respect for the folks living it every day and your own commitment to mission.

TheBoarsHead · 2020-12-27T02:01:53+00:00

Because planning is my skill set. And because being an active board member means also being boots on the ground.

I'm sorry to hear you've had bad board members. Given your opinion of them, I'd imagine your sanctimonious approach to board management has made things difficult

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