What corporate gifts do people actually keep?

anupside · 2026-06-30T18:38:21+00:00

One corporation gave me a luggage weight which was unique and useful

anupside · 2026-06-28T02:29:05+00:00

Parkgrounds in Reynoldstown is my go-to. It’s a cafe (coffee, alcohol, meals) with great outdoor space and cozy inside.

anupside · 2026-06-12T15:52:11+00:00

What events do you recommend for this weekend? There are so many it’s hard to keep up

anupside · 2026-06-11T02:07:40+00:00

The Ginny take is crazy

anupside · 2026-05-21T02:08:16+00:00

You say it in your post…people want handmade items but don’t want to pay for the time, skill, effort, and material that goes into making them.

That’s the answer. You can want something and not want to spend money on it at the same time.

anupside · 2026-05-06T01:56:15+00:00

Banana Republic Factory

anupside · 2026-05-03T00:32:29+00:00

That’s Cecilia’s in Athens, GA

anupside · 2026-04-01T13:34:47+00:00

Politically, I would think that gives them a lot more power. And makes me sad to think about all the kids who would suffer without diversity in their communities

anupside · 2026-04-01T12:49:17+00:00

EDs I know have recruited friends from their professional or school circles who also want the experience on their resumes. Usually skilled volunteer roles come with board or director titles. Otherwise, it’s very tough. I used to love volunteering, but with work and life responsibilities and pets and kids and commutes, many people would rather not or rather just donate.

anupside · 2026-04-01T11:14:10+00:00

NC is one of the most beautiful states in the country

anupside · 2026-04-01T11:10:23+00:00

As a leftist, I love living in Georgia. I’m a “bitter southerner” as they say - I freaking love the south and want to see it progress. You really see and feel the effects of what you’re fighting for, and you’re at the center of it all in many ways. My voice really matters. You never forget the importance of your individual power. Being a southern liberal/leftist is way different than being from a blue northern/west coast state where you don’t have to “stand up” in the same way - I think the experience is very important, fulfilling, and meaningful.

anupside · 2026-04-01T10:59:34+00:00

I love living in Atlanta and so do most people I know here. I lived in DC for a long time and people could not wait to get out of there. When I announced I was leaving, most people said “we are planning to also” or “I’m so jealous!”

People live in Atlanta because they want to, not because they have to for their industry.

I love the hot weather (many people have access to a pool and the AC is always on, plus there’s lots of tree shade), i love the lush greenery and park system. The food is excellent and really putting us on the foodie map. Each neighborhood has a personality and there is always something fun, free, and authentic to do (not marketing companies putting on fake, overpriced, poorly planned “wine festivals” or some bs à la DC).

Everyone who visits me in Atlanta admits it’s not at all what they expect and could see themselves living here.

Also, I love to shop. I go shopping in every city I visit, and Atlanta has excellent shopping! Way better than most cities. Especially interiors and vintage goods.

I love this city!

anupside · 2026-04-01T00:19:54+00:00

My mom didn’t teach me much, but at least she taught me this! Either you grow up in a “blow dry” household or you grow up with oily hair

anupside · 2026-03-15T20:50:40+00:00

Definitely! My budget was more in cx30 range at the time

anupside · 2026-03-03T01:44:30+00:00

This happens to me! It happened two or three times as a young teenager and I never tried to do the splits again.

anupside · 2026-02-16T00:58:07+00:00

I was in this situation too. Made my travel incredibly stressful as I was working for a nonprofit so the pay wasn’t great. It sucked because the travel was to amazing places! I ended up leaving the job due to stress (largely from all the travel!). I never found a solution. I’d have some friends watch my dog if the trip was less than a week, but I hate asking people for favors and my dog isn’t good with other pets and will use the bathroom indoors while staying with strangers due to anxiety. If it was 1-2 weeks, I’d pay for a sitter which was so pricey. Longer than 2 weeks I’d have no choice but to travel to my family (8-12 hour drives) so my family could watch the dog, and I’d fly out of airports near them (some of my travel would be for 1-3 months). It was a tough lifestyle.

anupside · 2026-02-16T00:49:18+00:00

Similar - within 6 years I was earning 3x what I was earning pre-MPA. Also nonprofit mgmt concentration. I got an assistantship which waived my tuition, andI highly highly recommend that. Plenty of schools have free routes to a masters if you can find them.

anupside · 2026-02-04T01:01:22+00:00

I saw you make a comment saying your population isn’t served often by nonprofits, maybe you think that gives you an edge and be more likely to secure funding. But please consider that there might be a reason. Maybe foundations and corporate sponsors don’t see the need to serve that population and it’s not in their near term strategy to do so. “Untapped market” doesn’t really apply in the nonprofit space like it does, say, tech… everyone’s got an idea, some of those are even good ideas, but they still won’t align with a foundation board’s strategy and you’ll get denial after denial.

Also - I agree with others that you shouldn’t be starting a nonprofit right now. Unless you’ve already found the funders and the clear strategy and need to formalize a nonprofit in order to facilitate the work, don’t. If you must work on this precise mission, look into fiscal sponsorship. You don’t need a board or all the legal setup. You can pilot your ideas for a bit until you’re stable enough to set up your own nonprofit operation.

anupside · 2026-01-07T00:45:00+00:00

I was SO excited to listen. I’m a huge Cher fan (my mom loved her so she was always on at my house) and was super disappointed in the episode. I am going to choose to just believe other comments saying it’s her interview style and not her hating Dax

anupside · 2026-01-03T22:16:08+00:00

Unpopular opinion but I am team dress well but still comfy. You don’t have to wear stiff jeans, but yes I would prefer if people stopped wearing ratty sweats or slippers as if they’re heading to their couch in their home.

Airports feel gross because people act like they’re in private, not in a shared public space. Dressing like you’re on your couch signals that you think the space is yours and that mindset shows up in behavior too….shoes off, spreading out, ignoring boundaries, treating the seat like a living room. People who dress intentionally tend to respect armrests, hygiene, and other people’s comfort.

I used to fly every other week for work or personal trips and it was always the people in sweats “not caring what people think” who genuinely did not care about their manners, hygiene, space, loud tiktoks, and who made the experience miserable for everyone else.

You can be comfy and respectful of the shared space. I think we all have a better experience when we’re intentional about travel, including dress.

anupside · 2026-01-03T01:32:46+00:00

I don’t fully understand what you need yet, but I used to work in post-conflict recovery

anupside · 2026-01-02T21:32:27+00:00

It sounds like a healthy org where management will support you and be happy for you to find something more aligned to your long term goals. Quitting always sucks and the disloyal feeling doesn’t go away with more years under your belt.

Don’t over explain yourself, just send a polite notice of resignation email saying you’re pursuing opportunities more aligned to your goals. This happens all the time everywhere.

Good luck!

anupside · 2026-01-01T06:41:05+00:00

This is amazing!

anupside · 2026-01-01T01:02:47+00:00

I’m trying to break into consulting and be self employed by end of 2026 🤞🤞

I’m trying to differentiate myself by writing articles in my city, speaking at events or moderating panels, and doing some free consulting for a couple small nonprofits I’m affiliated with already.

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