tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post2075167046734514709..comments2024-03-18T15:29:55.472-07:00Comments on Done by Forty: Girls Just Want to Raise FundsDone By Fortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06246597867355460723noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-25805751012253764122014-01-30T21:25:17.971-07:002014-01-30T21:25:17.971-07:00Aww thanks!Aww thanks!SarahN @ livetolisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01429385342825413879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-9900320420015014192014-01-29T21:57:18.278-07:002014-01-29T21:57:18.278-07:00Hi, Amy! Thank you for your comment -- I'm unf...Hi, Amy! Thank you for your comment -- I'm unfortunately not on Google Plus. It's all I can do to keep up with Twitter, Facebook, & this blog. :)Done By Fortyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06246597867355460723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-68405819726312690722014-01-29T08:20:32.309-07:002014-01-29T08:20:32.309-07:00I'd happily follow you on Google+, but I could...I'd happily follow you on Google+, but I couldn't fine anything under "Done By Forty". Do you have a presence over there as well?Amy Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04082715465847044521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-21307426658368799582014-01-27T22:54:36.458-07:002014-01-27T22:54:36.458-07:00I guess it cuts both ways. I'll never be CEO a...I guess it cuts both ways. I'll never be CEO as I'm under 6 feet, but maybe my height can get me to middle management. :)Done By Fortyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06246597867355460723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-73908226867514591882014-01-25T11:34:49.150-07:002014-01-25T11:34:49.150-07:00True, we're setting up a bit of a false dichot...True, we're setting up a bit of a false dichotomy between the well qualified-but-unattractive brunette, and the amoral and ineffective pretty blonde. There are probably a ton of candidates who touch all the bases. Done By Fortyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06246597867355460723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-20324726787060566362014-01-25T11:32:28.034-07:002014-01-25T11:32:28.034-07:00It's the old brain drain dilemma that a lot of...It's the old brain drain dilemma that a lot of Rust Belt cities claim they are dealing with. They invest in the education of their best and brightest, and then watch them head off to NYC & the Bay Area for big salaries. <br /><br />Sometimes I think that the most talented are just bound for more mobility, since they have the opportunity to be mobile. The awesome exec might hop to the for profit and then back to the non-profit later, if only because she can and it seems interesting. Money's probably a big part of that, of course, but I get the feeling that your top performers would hop around, even if salary were equal.Done By Fortyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06246597867355460723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-7294233666527096102014-01-25T11:28:12.115-07:002014-01-25T11:28:12.115-07:00Ha! The fireman might be the male fundraising equi...Ha! The fireman might be the male fundraising equivalent of the pretty blonde woman. Sounds like a great future experiment.<br /><br />Thanks, Emily, for providing the inspiration on this post, too! I love that you're using this information to help your organization now. Better to benefit from these nuances than fight against them, right?Done By Fortyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06246597867355460723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-71172030187387543202014-01-25T11:16:26.218-07:002014-01-25T11:16:26.218-07:00Sure enough, we're all visual.
Ceter paribus, ...Sure enough, we're all visual.<br />Ceter paribus, an average-IQ tall dude with good hair makes has better chances of making CEO than his brilliant but balding and pot-bellied opponent. A cute blonde with a nice rack can raise more money than one not so well-endowed.101 Centavoshttp://www.101centavos.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-39555804550202106692014-01-24T14:27:31.771-07:002014-01-24T14:27:31.771-07:00This mentality would suggest that there is a scarc...This mentality would suggest that there is a scarcity of pretty blonde women with good morals and work ethic, allowing one to hire the best of both worlds. Hmmm...perhaps a research highlight for another day. Em Capito, LCSWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07690949620210399390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-38724357781430498622014-01-24T14:23:11.964-07:002014-01-24T14:23:11.964-07:00That's how it happened with me (moral gray are...That's how it happened with me (moral gray area manipulator). I found myself in a nonprofit with significant upward mobility and a compensation package I couldn't get at a for-profit with the same level of experience. I ruffled quite a few feathers in my unwillingness to play it safe, but in the process we made enormous and innovative strides in efficient and effective mission delivery, garnering several requests to present our methods to our sector. <br /><br />Of course, you can always go too far and attract MBA grads who lack integrity and mission-affinity, which is no good for anyone. But certainly we can come a little closer to the middle.<br /><br />Case in point: Several years into my elevated position, I scored a quick and easy offer for $20K more than my current compensation from a for-profit. I was easily adding more than that value to my current employer, but the nonprofit mentality held them back from competing, reinforcing the cycle of nonprofits as training grounds with the nonprofits investing heavily in executives they then give away.Em Capito, LCSWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07690949620210399390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-33482665032870849612014-01-24T14:11:16.408-07:002014-01-24T14:11:16.408-07:00Pretty and single. I know quite a few MDs who marr...Pretty and single. I know quite a few MDs who married their pharm reps.<br /><br />I love the post. From nonprofit piety and integrity to attractive marketing and social media promotion. It covers it all! <br /><br />In fact, you've given me fantastic insights into why I'm a natural fundraiser - I'm a female and I'm blonde. Who would have guessed? <br /><br />I have to admit being female and blonde has a lot of perks. I don't really look forward to early wrinkles and thin hair though - which tends to come with my Dutch-Swiss ancestry. <br /><br />But, unlike your friend, I am headed out to work it while I can for the nonprofits I serve and will certainly not be shy about hiring attractive fundraisers when I have the opportunity. <br /><br />As a follow-up, I think the researchers should look at increases in female donations when firemen make the ask. I swear those boots are nearly entirely filled by women. I would give ten times as much if they took their shirts off and washed my car. It's a win-win situation. Em Capito, LCSWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07690949620210399390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-27381073808883908842014-01-24T10:06:04.556-07:002014-01-24T10:06:04.556-07:00No worries, Firestarter! I totally get the anonymi...No worries, Firestarter! I totally get the anonymity thing, as I don't want to be found out, either.Done By Fortyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06246597867355460723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-12761607044941140422014-01-24T10:05:17.518-07:002014-01-24T10:05:17.518-07:00If you knew her, you wouldn't be surprised. Sh...If you knew her, you wouldn't be surprised. She's a pretty moral person, and would find a way to get those extra dollars in some other way. <br /><br />It's a whole ends justifying the means debate, you know?Done By Fortyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06246597867355460723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-23231019221586020932014-01-24T10:04:14.467-07:002014-01-24T10:04:14.467-07:00Thanks, Tonya! I've liked your page before, bu...Thanks, Tonya! I've liked your page before, but I only have a "blog" account for Facebook, and I'm not entirely sure that does anything when I "like it as my page". Do I need to have a personal account? Maybe this will be the nudge to get out and finally get a FB account for myself.<br /><br />I think the door to door thing for Budget & the Beach is a great idea, honestly. You could set up a commission split with the fundraiser...50/50?Done By Fortyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06246597867355460723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-77638047876020661872014-01-24T10:02:33.493-07:002014-01-24T10:02:33.493-07:00Yes, but HOW will she respond to that meme? :)Yes, but HOW will she respond to that meme? :)Done By Fortyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06246597867355460723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-72529667406529574472014-01-24T08:10:52.255-07:002014-01-24T08:10:52.255-07:00That would be awesome DB, you should do it, bet sh...That would be awesome DB, you should do it, bet she responds!Jimhttp://criticalfinancial.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-85096293655952460732014-01-24T00:51:18.548-07:002014-01-24T00:51:18.548-07:00I get the feeling that a large percentage of chari...I get the feeling that a large percentage of charity workers will have that integrity which is clearly in most other cases an overwhelmingly positive trait, but in certain cases like this can set them and their efforts back. Which is a bit of a shame!<br /><br />I'm devastated to say I can't really follow you on Facebook as I'm flying incognito on my blog due to work purposes! So can't risk people finding me through a like on FB. Many apologies. I'm following you at the Tweety place though :)theFIREstarterhttp://thefirestarter.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-26257515018124872872014-01-23T20:04:46.579-07:002014-01-23T20:04:46.579-07:00I'm surprised that your friend at the non-prof...I'm surprised that your friend at the non-profit would not use everything at her disposal to bring in more funding. There is a reason that lots of displays at trade shows are "manned" by attractive women. Bryce @ Save and Conquerhttp://www.saveandconquer.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-65581019826596876102014-01-23T18:26:09.548-07:002014-01-23T18:26:09.548-07:00Thanks, Jim! I am wary of puns but could not resis...Thanks, Jim! I am wary of puns but could not resist. <br /><br />I was thinking of tweeting the blog post to Reese just to see if she'd actually like our page, but I don't have the guts. Done By Fortyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06246597867355460723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-58700236852135335022014-01-23T18:19:04.213-07:002014-01-23T18:19:04.213-07:00You are hilarious! I'm totally going to hire a...You are hilarious! I'm totally going to hire a good looking blonde female to go door to door to help raise money for budget and the beach. Now where oh where can I find one in LA? Hmm, guess it's not going to happen. :) I'll like yours if you like mine. :) https://www.facebook.com/budgetandthebeachTonya@Budget and the Beachhttp://www.budgetandthebeach.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-82374994437356454532014-01-23T18:09:02.017-07:002014-01-23T18:09:02.017-07:00Thanks, David! I really appreciate that, and your ...Thanks, David! I really appreciate that, and your comment, too. Thanks for stopping by.Done By Fortyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06246597867355460723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-86823814764218916412014-01-23T18:08:24.683-07:002014-01-23T18:08:24.683-07:00Love the title DB, great play on words! Heck if R...Love the title DB, great play on words! Heck if Reese thinks it's cool to like DB40, then I am on board, course I think I beat her to it! Cheers!Jimhttp://criticalfinancial.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-8430473077815830662014-01-23T15:51:49.865-07:002014-01-23T15:51:49.865-07:00Haha J Money's comment is similar to my experi...Haha J Money's comment is similar to my experience with this post. Sometimes it's hard to skim posts that have research studies behind them, but I also read every single sentence and also knew I made the right choice when I saw Reese at the bottom! I'm your 26th facebook fan.DC @ Young Adult Moneyhttp://www.youngadultmoney.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-38253648849122683292014-01-23T14:49:53.040-07:002014-01-23T14:49:53.040-07:00Laurie: thanks for the laugh!
And thanks for the ...Laurie: thanks for the laugh!<br /><br />And thanks for the like, Alexa! Your friend sounds like she has it made, though I wonder if that's one of those things that's a curse in disguise. The things that worked for us when we're young might not when we're older, you know?Done By Fortyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06246597867355460723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-55202254707556350282014-01-23T14:20:23.676-07:002014-01-23T14:20:23.676-07:00Thanks, Laurie! I know less about Facebook than my...Thanks, Laurie! I know less about Facebook than my grandmother, so I have no idea if the business account works or not. But thanks so much for spreading the word!Done By Fortyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06246597867355460723noreply@blogger.com