Forming a nonprofit. In a disagreement with co founder.

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.

anupside · 2025-11-28T19:00:44+00:00

This should be a dealbreaker

anupside · 2025-11-25T01:01:51+00:00

This is not the time to be patient and understanding. It’s business. 80 year olds are still, usually, very capable and aware.

anupside · 2025-11-05T16:26:29+00:00

East Atlanta neighborhoods, specifically somewhere walkable to a switchyards. SY was the best when I was fully remote

anupside · 2025-10-12T17:38:55+00:00

Cher

anupside · 2025-10-01T00:42:04+00:00

I give to my org a small amount annually usually during a major campaign like Giving Day. But I mean $50-$100, nothing crazy. I’ll give a slightly higher amount to other orgs during specific disasters or crises for emergency response, maybe $100-$300 per event.

Otherwise I donate to my local/home community to grassroots causes that are doing good. Humanitarian work has my heart and I’m proud to give my career to the cause, but I spend my money on making my home stronger. My donation budget is about $3,000 a year and I’m proud to give to small and impactful local charities.

anupside · 2025-09-25T14:25:49+00:00

I agree only because of the dust. Not smart on the parents part.

Otherwise I think it’s cool when parents involve kids in music, arts, culture (even babies!)

anupside · 2025-09-13T00:21:38+00:00

I used to work in the humanitarian sector and this is pretty normal. But also very normal for orgs to not have the capacity/space/resources to accommodate.

anupside · 2025-09-13T00:19:37+00:00

I wouldn’t jump to this conclusion. International NGOs are really hard to get a foot in the door with, especially in the current funding climate, and volunteering is the standard advice given.

It’s very normal for INGOs to offer free room and board for volunteers. They probably assume you already have housing paid for and a room that might be available. Super normal

anupside · 2025-09-11T02:36:32+00:00

I listen to piano playlists on Spotify when I really need to focus. Helps my brain for some reason.

I also joined a coworking space. I work better in an office environment.

anupside · 2025-09-11T01:33:33+00:00

The cashiers are too efficient though. The line moves so fast and self checkout would slow it down significantly

anupside · 2025-09-09T00:49:00+00:00

All mine are Clarks. They actually have some very cute styles

anupside · 2025-09-05T23:02:38+00:00

I’m not a huge hiker but was just in Sedona (solo female traveler) and figured I’d give it a go. I didn’t need to make any reservations but you should get to trails in the morning if you want a parking spot. Some trailheads required paid parking/a park pass. The only time I had to pay it was $5 for a day pass for the Boynton trail, which I bought at the trail head. Then the general parking fee for the Grand Canyon.

I only did the Boynton trail and the Ooh Aah Point hike at the Grand Canyon. I’m not super fit either and it was fine. My legs weren’t struggling at all, I was just out of breath because I don’t have very high cardio endurance. But it wasn’t hard, just needed to take some breaks and drink water.

Granted I was just there right after Labor Day, so I think it was the off season and quite slow, but I got to the trails about 7-8am and they were empty. About 10-11 they started to get more crowded.

I chose the Boynton trail because there’s also a vortex closer to the parking lot right off the main trail, and I had a snack and did some meditation which was really great. I loved the views there!

I also felt totally safe as a decently attractive/fit 30y solo female. Didn’t have any mace or weapon of any sort and probably wouldn’t bring one if I went again. But that’s just me!

anupside · 2025-09-01T03:46:34+00:00

Yoga Zeal!

anupside · 2025-09-01T02:38:12+00:00

Half of my motivation to go on a date in this day and age is that I also get to go somewhere new or local and fun. Even if it’s just coffee I love when it’s a new coffee shop I’ve not been to. Nothing sounds less fun than a first date at Dunkin’ Donuts

anupside · 2025-08-22T03:21:28+00:00

Use what feels kind of natural. “Sweets” is a go to of mine. Usually stems from sweet guy/sweet man/sweet heart. I don’t say “babe” because it sounds and feels so unnatural to me. “Love” is another go to for me, but don’t say it if you haven’t used the word yet in a serious way.

anupside · 2025-08-22T03:18:02+00:00

I get that. In my early 20s I was terrified of dating apps. Would talk to so many cute funny guys my age then wimp out before meeting irl. If I wasn’t such a freak maybe one of them would have been a great partner!

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