“Keep Your Normal Job”

Benj, I bet you are definitely among the top 100 nonprofit coders... depending on the nonprofit

Jessica, her brother, and I rewatched the first episode of Flight of the Conchords earlier this week. The first song is a serenade to a party guest, the "most beautiful girl in the... room (the whole wide room)." It includes these lyrics:

You're so beautiful
You could be a part-time model
But you'd probably still have to keep your normal job

Exactly. I consider myself good enough to be a part-time Charitocrat, but I'd be crazy to quit my day job.

However, after a winter and spring of overdoing it, working crazy (even for me) hours, burning out, and then collecting my thoughts for a few weeks, I made the decision to officially become a part-time model volunteer coder for Charitocracy. My day job now has time boundaries, and I think those boundaries will help me do great work at both places, and just be a more balanced and dare I say fun person for everyone else in my life.

What this means for Charitocracy is that I'll have at least one day each week to devote myself 100% to it. Also, my nights and weekends now have a better chance of seeing some Charitocracy progress, too.

Transitioning from the "Year of Benj" (full-time Charitocracy) back to real life was like hitting a brick wall at 100 MPH. Now I've pulled some bits from the wreckage and am capable of at least puttering along at a steady 20 MPH. Slow and steady wins?

Don't look now, but Benj is back!

Spotlight on nominee Potter League for Animals

Nominee Potter League for Animals

Next in our series of posts about new Charitocracy nominees, we have nominee Potter League for Animals nominated by donor MegaMom104. You can find their web site here.

As the heart of a humane community and in partnership with that community, the Potter League for Animals is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of animals. We promote the humane treatment of all animals and provide shelter and care for lost or unwanted companion animals. Through education, commitment to a standard of excellence in the care of animals, and fostering relationships between people and animals, we enhance the animals’ lives and enrich the human experience.

Visit page of nominee Potter League for Animals on Charitocracy to vote for, like, or discuss this cause!

Spotlight on nominee CO/LAB Theater Group

Nominee CO/LAB theater group

Next in our series of posts about new Charitocracy nominees, we have nominee CO/LAB Theater Group nominated by donor miacrivello. You can find their web site here.

CO/LAB (Creative Opportunities without Limits And Boundaries) Theater Group is a non-profit organization that has been providing individuals with developmental disabilities a creative and social outlet through theater arts since 2011. At CO/LAB, our Teaching and Supporting Artists work together to facilitate a positive, safe and fun environment for our actors. In classes and rehearsals, we encourage participants to collaborate and work together as an ensemble as well as discover their individual voices.

Visit the page of nominee CO/LAB Theater Group on Charitocracy to vote for, like, or discuss this cause!