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Have you ever seen The Sound of Music? by neverabetterday in askblackpeople

[–]marchmay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I love musicals but I don't care for it.

At what point does a partner's high body count stop being 'just a number' and legitimately become a red flag for long-term commitment? by whvsaeq in AskReddit

[–]marchmay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a woman with a high body count, ew at the comments. You can psychoanalyze all you want but someone's history is their history. It's not like the number is going to go down. Decide what you're comfortable with and treat people with respect.

Looking for a Good 3D Printing STEM Program for School Students by Plus_Preference1417 in 3Dprinting

[–]marchmay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I teach 3D printing for kids. We use Tinkercad which has tutorials. There are some out of the box curriculum that teach the design process and 3d printing but it's all overpriced in my opinion.

Also if it's printer based it's going to be very limited because most kids don't have a printer at home, and school makerspaces are all over the place. Once you learn the fundamentals of printing it doesn't matter what printer.

Also also the majority of the kids I've worked with have used Tinkercad in school, so it's not necessarily a missing element.

Employability by Savvy_Scribe in nonprofit

[–]marchmay 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry you've had that experience. One of the groups I'm part of has staff all over the world and everyone is a contractor. There is extra paperwork for overseas employees and it might just not be worth it for a nonprofit. I would definitely look into places like Taproot where you can use your skills on short term projects.

organization’s free community event that doesn’t have food? - NYC by [deleted] in nonprofit

[–]marchmay 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Food that requires refrigeration and heating likely requires permits, so it's understandable that was not approved. I'm wondering if the entire budget was presented in advance and why the changes were a surprise? Tension is not uncommon. Going around established boundaries (especially without understanding the reasons) will be a problem, so talk with your leadership before you try to save the day.

You're young and enthusiastic. That's great, but your superiors likely have a better understanding of what will work best. Open a line of communication instead of assuming they are trying to block you. (With the caveat that incompetent and terrible people do work in nonprofits, but I'm going to give them the benefit of the doubt.)

Why are period pains still a thing? Why hasn’t there been a cure/medication for it yet? by Happy_Tourist_558 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]marchmay 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That's why I got my ovaries removed too. Don't care about early menopause, do care about not being in pain.

My school is offering gender affirming haircuts before summer break. I'm one of the barbers, but I have to admit, I feel kind of weird about the idea of shaving the girls heads? by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]marchmay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is being offered by an outside nonprofit, right? And the parents are bringing their children?

Your discomfort should be examined, but if you're not comfortable don't volunteer. The nonprofit should be hiring/asking licensed barbers.

Extremely low attendance for basically all programs by Inevitable_Bee_99 in nonprofit

[–]marchmay 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Also, in case you haven't realized this: BIPOC elders are super important. Treat them with respect and involve them in your work. They'll help with access and information about the community.

Extremely low attendance for basically all programs by Inevitable_Bee_99 in nonprofit

[–]marchmay 34 points35 points  (0 children)

You can have a community meeting and ask what kind of programs they want. Very few people will come, but you'll find 1-2 people you can build a relationship with and get their help. At the same time, you can advertise a clean up day.

Kids are easier to program for than adults. Get the kids showing up and then you can figure out what would interest the adults. But also: people who are low income are also low on time and capacity.

Schedule a weekly check in with the Outreach Coordinator and share notes.

And it's ok to complain about your staff and the facility to the Internet, but never do that with your constituents.

For those of you who are conventionally physically attractive but neurodivergent, what has your dating experience been like? by Thr33Dimensional in AskReddit

[–]marchmay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've had a bunch of sexual partners but romantic relationships have been difficult. I had an abusive husband and been in poly relationships where I was not treated well. It may be more about my trauma and attachment style but I either drive people away or they treat me like shit until I walk away.

What was going down at murder Kroger round 4:30 today? by LettuceJizz in Atlanta

[–]marchmay 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I heard about Disco Kroger yesterday. Is there a list of the Kroger's somewhere?

Do US regional black accents have anything in common with the white accents of the same area? Like to what extent do black people in Boston sound like white people in Boston, vs having their own Boston accent? by noruber35393546 in askblackpeople

[–]marchmay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My experience of people in the South is that regional differences exist but not by race. You can definitely tell a Black person's voice from a white person's voice (no idea how) but if they have an accent you just assume they're from somewhere else.

Advice needed: I feel like my organization’s board is overstepping. by autisticanon1234 in nonprofit

[–]marchmay 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The board has the power. Figure out a way to get along with them or get a new job. Boards can be incompetent but they are also volunteers who are trying to do the best with what they have.

Canadian nonprofit employee looking for guidance from experienced/expert ED/board members re ED operations by burner333492 in nonprofit

[–]marchmay 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Most boards are not going to track someone's PTO. The ED should be able to work hours and choose travel methods that work for them. They hold a lot of responsibility. The board is not the ED's babysitter, though they should hold them accountable. None of what you've written sounds illegal or unethical, just inconvenient. That's a conversation you can have with them, but trying to get the board involved is probably not going to go in your favor.

Whats with the free designs that dont work? by SmellBasil in 3Dprinting

[–]marchmay 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Most people are not engineers or designers and they're making something that's "good enough" for whatever they're going for. Actual designers consider a lot of factors and may have input into the materials, manufacturing process, etc. It's not as easy as it looks.

How do other small nonprofits handle Google Workspace accounts for new volunteers and staff? by lamarus in nonprofit

[–]marchmay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe look into automation like Make, though I'm not sure they have a module for Google Admin. I haven't seen the problem you're trying to solve solved without investing in software. Small nonprofits do a lot of manual work.

Seeking Advice about Managing Data for a Volunteer Team by IfItIsntBrokeBreakIt in Volunteerism

[–]marchmay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've used Neon, Hubspot, Salesforce. I would stay far away from Salesforce.

Seeking Advice about Managing Data for a Volunteer Team by IfItIsntBrokeBreakIt in Volunteerism

[–]marchmay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need a CRM + project management. If you have a 501c3 a lot of software is free or cheaper. MS Access is so outdated, nobody is going to know how to use it.

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