Does Idealist.org make idealists wake up to a scary reality?

via my buddy Garen on his Facebook status: Typical Idealist.org Job Posting: Title: Data Entry Minion Responsibilities: Grueling busywork Qualifications: PhD in Astrophysics or related field, plus 150 years related experience required. Salary Range: <$20,000 This joke is only a little bit of an exaggeration. Disconnect between qualifications and salary is huge in the nonprofit… Continue reading Does Idealist.org make idealists wake up to a scary reality?

What do you think? Do share!

I’ve had my blog a modest almost-year and I’m quickly accumulating a wealth of posts (almost 300!). I want to know what you enjoy the most, so cast your vote people! If you haven’t read them all, catch up! Good bedtime reading, I’d say. Is it….photography like orange city or don’t jump? My philanthropy/nonprofit/volunteer-y posts,… Continue reading What do you think? Do share!

This should tick you off. Do something about it.

Planned Parenthood might lose all of it’s federal funding thanks to Representative Mike Pence and his entirely illogical cohorts. Even if you are against abortions, Planned Parenthood does so much more than that. In fact, that’s only 3% of their services. More than 2/3 of services are providing contraception and doing STD screenings and treatment.… Continue reading This should tick you off. Do something about it.

Swanky NYC Benefit for Awesome Nonprofit

Hope you might be interested in coming to this great event for LIFT. I worked with LIFT for 4 years in Boston and have continued to be involved with the organization because I care about combatting poverty, providing effective and free services to folks in need in our communities, and using the rich skill set… Continue reading Swanky NYC Benefit for Awesome Nonprofit