Sometimes you just have to keep going till something works. This rule works in running and - I'm hoping giving today's challenges - that it works in the business and nonprofit ruling. I say that because today was one of those days where I came in just determined to do all the right stuff; long-terms, mid-term, short-term priorities. A little social media fun and some other odd-and ends.
I have to say that as someone who doesn't relish the administrative end of things, I've been a little proud of myself. Ever since receiving our 501c-3 tax exemption -which was really exciting - I've had a new focus on being sure that we (Teens Run) doesn't just have a good program but that we've got solid tools and infrastructure. So, one of the reason I've been blogging a bit less and posting a bit less (my KLOUT score has taken a big hit!) is because each morning, I've been focusing on board development, database systems, administrative filings (DID I CATCH YOU SLEEPING??? - me too). Yes, this stuff is a bit of a snooze but to have this organization be a long term and sustainable one, this is the stuff I'm paying attention too first.
So in that sense, I just couldn't make anything happen today. First, I wanted to have us connected to an online donor system. I couldn't quite get that started because to so, I had to send - not fax or scan - paperwork to Guidestar so I'm officially listed as a non profit. Then I wanted to get us connected to BoardNEt to help us find some new board members - well, again, they don't recognize my tax exmept number yet.
Well, at least I was able to do a bit more posting about our upcoming event on Saturday - OK, shameless plug, here it is again -
http://www.meetup.com/Teens-Run-Yonkers-mentoring-our-next-generation-of-leaders/events/84408412/
And the blog post is working so far. Oh well, some days you just got to keep moving forward and this was one of them. Still smiling!
On a lighter note, looking forward to the debates...I know this will be one of the more controversial things I write here but I would love to see Romney at least do one or two things right. I mean if not what are all these media folks going to talk about - the same stuff they've been already and b) it would be nice to think that the Republicans (regardless of your affiliation) haven't nominated an absolutely clueless individual. I mean I want to be believe everyone has redeeming features, Mitt included (regardless of what he plays on his iPod) OK, no more politics
Well, why not. On the subject, some Seinfeld Trivia....When Morty was impeached as President of the Condo Del Boca Vista, who cast the deciding vote? And why? Further, what was Kramer's downfall while running for the same office? Remember, Morty was going to try to get him elected to yield power from behind the scenes?
Should be an interesting evening...break out the popcorn
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