I’ve been in the non-profit world for about three years now. It’s a small shop-me basically- which means I have no boss other than my board and no staff other than volunteers. Our non-profit is local and our funds stay here to serve our community. Our donors aren’t billionaires or even millionaires- gifts of $100 to $1000 are typical with the rare 6 figure estate gift. I find my work fulfilling and consider myself fortunate.
If I could change anything, I would love to be more directly involved with the stakeholders our programs serve rather than simply being the fiduciary. Still it’s gratifying to know the money I raise is doing good. I would love to start my own nonprofit that focuses on our local opioid epidemic but that’s still a few years out.
Love to hear about anybody else’s experiences in philanthropic organizations. I realize my situation isn’t typical and some non-profit folks still have to deal with the typical workplace bullshit. Thanks for reading all of this!