Comments on: My Nonprofit High and Low: Both on the Same Day http://www.nonprofitmarketingguide.com/blog/2010/02/26/my-nonprofit-high-and-low-both-on-the-same-day/ Written for do-it-yourself nonprofit marketers and one-person nonprofit communications departments. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:40:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: Nonprofit Blog Carnival: Nonprofit Gurus Share Highs and Lows of Their Careers « My Blog http://www.nonprofitmarketingguide.com/blog/2010/02/26/my-nonprofit-high-and-low-both-on-the-same-day/comment-page-1/#comment-112378 Nonprofit Blog Carnival: Nonprofit Gurus Share Highs and Lows of Their Careers « My Blog Sun, 21 Mar 2010 09:03:10 +0000 http://www.nonprofitmarketingguide.com/blog/?p=1963#comment-112378 [...] or flaming failures of their nonprofit careers.  Jeff Brooks of Future Fundraising Now, Kivi Leroux Miller of NonprofitMarketingGuide and Jake Seliger of Grant Writing Confidential came through big time.  Plus, I’m adding [...] [...] or flaming failures of their nonprofit careers.  Jeff Brooks of Future Fundraising Now, Kivi Leroux Miller of NonprofitMarketingGuide and Jake Seliger of Grant Writing Confidential came through big time.  Plus, I’m adding [...]

]]> By: Chataun Denis http://www.nonprofitmarketingguide.com/blog/2010/02/26/my-nonprofit-high-and-low-both-on-the-same-day/comment-page-1/#comment-112322 Chataun Denis Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:30:15 +0000 http://www.nonprofitmarketingguide.com/blog/?p=1963#comment-112322 Your post is very inspiring. I'd say my nonprofit high and low was the day I was wrongfully terminated from my last job. I had started my consulting business and was working it a couple of hours in the evenings and on the weekends. After being blindsighted, I saw the termination as an opportunity to go full throttle and give it my best shot. Two years later I'm still here and growing. Thank you for showing me that social entrepreneurship does work! Your post is very inspiring. I’d say my nonprofit high and low was the day I was wrongfully terminated from my last job. I had started my consulting business and was working it a couple of hours in the evenings and on the weekends. After being blindsighted, I saw the termination as an opportunity to go full throttle and give it my best shot. Two years later I’m still here and growing. Thank you for showing me that social entrepreneurship does work!

]]> By: Kivi Leroux Miller http://www.nonprofitmarketingguide.com/blog/2010/02/26/my-nonprofit-high-and-low-both-on-the-same-day/comment-page-1/#comment-112297 Kivi Leroux Miller Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:14:33 +0000 http://www.nonprofitmarketingguide.com/blog/?p=1963#comment-112297 Meri, this probably says more about my crappy money management skills than anything -- or our failure to make appropriate "lifestyle" choices given my reduced income for a good year! But yes, even given all that, I would do it all again. Totally worth it. Meri, this probably says more about my crappy money management skills than anything — or our failure to make appropriate “lifestyle” choices given my reduced income for a good year! But yes, even given all that, I would do it all again. Totally worth it.

]]> By: Meri http://www.nonprofitmarketingguide.com/blog/2010/02/26/my-nonprofit-high-and-low-both-on-the-same-day/comment-page-1/#comment-112292 Meri Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:35:09 +0000 http://www.nonprofitmarketingguide.com/blog/?p=1963#comment-112292 Thanks for the inspiring story. The fact that you are still paying off your debts is what makes it TRULY inspiring. Following one's passion may take sacrifice but it can be done. Just don't expect it to be perfect overnight. P.S. I love your work--you have made a difference for thousands of non-profits and thus millions of beneficiaries. Thanks for the inspiring story. The fact that you are still paying off your debts is what makes it TRULY inspiring. Following one’s passion may take sacrifice but it can be done. Just don’t expect it to be perfect overnight.

P.S. I love your work–you have made a difference for thousands of non-profits and thus millions of beneficiaries.

]]> By: Nonprofit Blog Carnival: Nonprofit Gurus Share Highs and Lows of Their Careers » SUSE Linux Enterprise in the Americas http://www.nonprofitmarketingguide.com/blog/2010/02/26/my-nonprofit-high-and-low-both-on-the-same-day/comment-page-1/#comment-112272 Nonprofit Blog Carnival: Nonprofit Gurus Share Highs and Lows of Their Careers » SUSE Linux Enterprise in the Americas Mon, 01 Mar 2010 04:21:28 +0000 http://www.nonprofitmarketingguide.com/blog/?p=1963#comment-112272 [...] or flaming failures of their nonprofit careers.  Jeff Brooks of Future Fundraising Now, Kivi Leroux Miller of NonprofitMarketingGuide and Jake Seliger of Grant Writing Confidential came through big time.  Plus, I’m adding one [...] [...] or flaming failures of their nonprofit careers.  Jeff Brooks of Future Fundraising Now, Kivi Leroux Miller of NonprofitMarketingGuide and Jake Seliger of Grant Writing Confidential came through big time.  Plus, I’m adding one [...]

]]> By: Andrew http://www.nonprofitmarketingguide.com/blog/2010/02/26/my-nonprofit-high-and-low-both-on-the-same-day/comment-page-1/#comment-112264 Andrew Fri, 26 Feb 2010 20:44:05 +0000 http://www.nonprofitmarketingguide.com/blog/?p=1963#comment-112264 Thank you for sharing your story! I agree, life is too short to stay in a job you dislike. I'm lucky that I enjoy my work, however, I'd like to move into the nonprofit arena eventually. Thank you for sharing your story! I agree, life is too short to stay in a job you dislike. I’m lucky that I enjoy my work, however, I’d like to move into the nonprofit arena eventually.

]]> By: Robin http://www.nonprofitmarketingguide.com/blog/2010/02/26/my-nonprofit-high-and-low-both-on-the-same-day/comment-page-1/#comment-112259 Robin Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:45:01 +0000 http://www.nonprofitmarketingguide.com/blog/?p=1963#comment-112259 I loved your honest account of the courage it can take to walk away from job security, and the realization that there are more important things in life than having a big paycheck coming in (such as peace of mind and professional joy). So many people I've met think that not liking their job is just part of what it means to be a working adult with bills to pay. Thanks for reminding us that it's actually a matter of choosing your priorities, and that success can be defined in many different ways, Kivi. Great post! I loved your honest account of the courage it can take to walk away from job security, and the realization that there are more important things in life than having a big paycheck coming in (such as peace of mind and professional joy). So many people I’ve met think that not liking their job is just part of what it means to be a working adult with bills to pay. Thanks for reminding us that it’s actually a matter of choosing your priorities, and that success can be defined in many different ways, Kivi. Great post!

]]> By: Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog » Blog Archive » My Nonprofit … | DAILY NEWS NOW http://www.nonprofitmarketingguide.com/blog/2010/02/26/my-nonprofit-high-and-low-both-on-the-same-day/comment-page-1/#comment-112256 Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog » Blog Archive » My Nonprofit … | DAILY NEWS NOW Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:51:34 +0000 http://www.nonprofitmarketingguide.com/blog/?p=1963#comment-112256 [...] See the article here: Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog » Blog Archive » My Nonprofit … [...] [...] See the article here: Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog » Blog Archive » My Nonprofit … [...]

]]> By: Andy Stitt http://www.nonprofitmarketingguide.com/blog/2010/02/26/my-nonprofit-high-and-low-both-on-the-same-day/comment-page-1/#comment-112255 Andy Stitt Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:45:24 +0000 http://www.nonprofitmarketingguide.com/blog/?p=1963#comment-112255 Great story! Glad you were able to make something positive out of that situation, even though I'm sure it was a tough transition. I've learned a lot from you, so definitely keep doing what you're doing! Great story! Glad you were able to make something positive out of that situation, even though I’m sure it was a tough transition. I’ve learned a lot from you, so definitely keep doing what you’re doing!

]]> By: Ben Stroup http://www.nonprofitmarketingguide.com/blog/2010/02/26/my-nonprofit-high-and-low-both-on-the-same-day/comment-page-1/#comment-112252 Ben Stroup Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:28:32 +0000 http://www.nonprofitmarketingguide.com/blog/?p=1963#comment-112252 Absolutely wonderful post! Thanks so much for your honesty. Creating the work you love and want to do is a long journey, but it's the right thing to do and the only way to make the mark on the world that only we can do. Love the courage to walk away from the "big client" and follow your passion. That's a great story! Absolutely wonderful post! Thanks so much for your honesty. Creating the work you love and want to do is a long journey, but it’s the right thing to do and the only way to make the mark on the world that only we can do.

Love the courage to walk away from the “big client” and follow your passion. That’s a great story!

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