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3 Steps to Get Ready for Holiday Office Closure
The holidays are right around the corner and taking time off from work can provide a much-needed break. Whether a non-profit closes for one week, two weeks, or a set number of days, a holiday office closure isn’t a simple weekend, with everyone back at their desks on Monday. The longer time...
Offices are Closed for TWO Weeks
Non-profits are not typically wealthy organizations. No matter how many grant applications are approved, or donations are received, those funds are used primarily for fulfilling the vision and mission of the organization. That sometimes translates into paying salaries that are not quite as high...
Back to Work After the Holidays Without the Overwhelm
The holidays are over. If you haven’t returned to the usual work week, that will likely be happening very soon. Its no fun when the holidays come to an end. Navigating those first few days back after a holiday can be a little depressing and a lot overwhelming, with all the paperwork, emails,...
Goodbye 2021
Ah, 2021 is coming to a close and what a year it’s been. This year, the holiday break feels needed more than ever. We need some time to step back, look at what we’ve overcome, and relax for a bit before jumping into 2022 planning. I want to thank you, my dear readers for taking the time to read...
Paid Time Off
This August we’re talking about taking time off, holidays, vacation, and everything in between. Last week we talked about 3 easy exercises you can try to feel less ‘guilty’ about taking time off. This week let’s look at paid time off from another angle. WHEN CAN YOU START USING...
Summer Holidays
Summer is here and we know its going to be short. Every non-profit executive director needs to take time off, actual holidays, while the weather is nice. But, wow, its hard, right? Right from our early days working at a non-profit, we’re trained to feel guilty if we don’t work every day....
Do the Work
I’m a fan of colour field painting; paintings with large fields of colour that are less about gesture and meaning and more about process. [No, you aren’t reading the wrong blog.] As an aspiring colour field painter, I want to learn everything about this style of art. So, a few years ago, a...