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Fashion · July 7, 2017

One Shoulder Ruffle Top + Life News

Top |  Jeans  |  Bracelet  (Similar)

TGIF! Am I right?! I’m sharing one of my favorite looks to kick off the weekend and share a bit of news.

So today marks a bit of a transition in my life… For the past four years (and some change) I’ve worked in the non-profit sector. If I’m being honest though, I focused on non-profit in college so it’s been longer than that. Regardless, today is my last day at my current position and I am transitioning to agency life on Monday. It’s definitely time for the transition, but is also a little unsettling because non-profit is what I know.

I’ve been pretty tight-lipped about what I do full-time on the blog. When asked, I just say “I work in non-profit communications.” Since I’m making a transition, I can finally reveal a little more. I think I’ve mentioned in one post that I work with kids. More specifically, I worked in foster care. I planned fundraising and appreciation events, created digital marketing campaigns, managed volunteers, spoke at community events, etc. It was my job to raise money and awareness so that the children and families that my organizations served could thrive.

I think it’s important that you know that so the rest of this post makes sense…plus it feels good to finally mention it since this blog is almost three years old and I’ve never actually said what I spend the majority of my time doing.

I’ve learned a lot in the past 4.5ish years. So today, I’m passing along some of the lessons I’ve learned while working in non-profit.

  1. Not every day is meaningful. I wish I could tell you I was playing with babies every day but that is not the case. Most days I was at my computer trying to stay within a teeny budget to plan an event. This isn’t to say I didn’t have meaningful days. I did get to play with kiddos, watch them thrive in loving environments, and blossom into awesome little people. Most days though, I was creating an excel spreadsheet of some kind.
  2. Raises are not guaranteed. Budgets are small in non-profit. You cannot expect a raise every year or any year. Also, “comprehensive benefits” means you get to take home leftover Diet Coke from appreciation events. This doesn’t mean necessarily mean health insurance and retirement plans…
  3. You will wear many hats. More often than not, the budget only allows the organization to hire one person when they really need three. Therefore, you will be asked to do things you are absurdly unqualified for. It’s not uncommon for one person to be HR, IT, Finance and the Office Manager. The bright side of this is you will gain all kinds of random skills that you may or may not need one day. Can you say well-rounded??
  4. Some days you just need to cry. I can pinpoint two days in particular that the situation of a child coming into care was so sad that I sat in my office and cried. You won’t always understand, but then you remember this is why you do what you do. Giving these babies a better life is what gets you up in the morning.
  5. Literally every non-profit is going through a strategic plan. They almost all end in 2020, and then they will start all over again with a different strategic plan. You can never outrun strategic plans.
  6. There are periods of time when you will live in your office. Before major fundraising events, I would have lived in my office if they had a shower. I was there nights, weekends, early mornings, you name it. I would go home late at night to shower and sleep a few hours before getting up and going right back to work.
  7. Despite its challenges, it really is rewarding. It is nice knowing that the work that you do makes a difference in the life of someone else. While it’s time to move on, I will definitely miss the good work.

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Comments

  1. Cara Owens-Kindly Unspoken says

    July 7, 2017 at 11:41 am

    Congrats on the new position! I work for a non-profit agency so I can 100% relate to all of these. You do wear many hats and the perks are often the leftovers and drinks from events, but nevertheless it’s a very rewarding field to be in. You will do well in your new job though, and I hope you love it! Also, love your outfit!

  2. Mandy Baker says

    July 7, 2017 at 4:40 pm

    I absolutely love that top! It is gorgeous and fun! Good luck on the new job!

    xoxo,
    Mandy
    http://www.musingsofashopaholicmama.com

  3. Kay R. says

    July 7, 2017 at 7:26 pm

    That top is really cute!!

  4. Jenny says

    July 7, 2017 at 10:12 pm

    Loving this outfit! Also, I loved getting to hear more about your previous job. Agency life sounds fun! I’m definitely interested in hearing more about that as well.

  5. Yulissa Rosario Santiago says

    July 8, 2017 at 9:31 am

    Love that top! How amazing is to work while helping others at the same time.

  6. Erica @ Coming up Roses says

    July 8, 2017 at 4:32 pm

    Lovelovelove this top! And congrats on your new position!

  7. Amanda K says

    July 8, 2017 at 5:05 pm

    This look is perfect for a night out! I love the denim!

    Xx,
    Amanda || http://www.fortheloveofglitter.com

  8. Rachel Ritlop says

    July 8, 2017 at 9:33 pm

    What a cute top!! So perfect for a night out!

  9. Greta Hollar says

    July 9, 2017 at 6:45 pm

    I am in love with this top! It’s so versatile and bet it can be worn so many different ways!

    Greta | http://www.gretahollar.com

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Also, he has never met a camera he didn't like. 🤣
I am 15 weeks pregnant and since this is my second I am 15 weeks pregnant and since this is my second baby, my bump showed up early this time around! I had to place a maternity order from @pinkblushmaternity already!

I selected items that are great for Thanksgiving, Holiday parties and a few winter options! Shop them all on my stories! 

#ad #sponsored #pbaffiliate #pinkblushmaternity #pinkblushmaternity
Had the best time at the @atlantaholidayboutique! Had the best time at the @atlantaholidayboutique! If you are in Atlanta, be sure to check it out this weekend (Nov. 3-5) at the Gas South Convention Center. Here are a few highlights!

#atlantaholidayboutique #giftgiving #christmasshopping #thingstodoinatlanta
"Horn went beep! Engine purred. Friendliest sounds "Horn went beep! Engine purred. Friendliest sounds you've ever heard!" 🛻

Happy Halloweekend! 🎃 

#toddlerhalloweencostume #diyhalloweencostume #diyhalloween #familyhalloweencostume
Baking with Benny! Let's make personal pizza ghost Baking with Benny! Let's make personal pizza ghosts. Use a ghost cookie cutter in your pizza dough to make ghost-shaped personal pizzas! 👻 🍕 

#toddleractivities #halloweenrecipes #easyrecipesformoms #halloweendiy #easyhalloweenideas
I do this every year! Add lace and plastic masks t I do this every year! Add lace and plastic masks to ceramic busts for creepy Halloween decor! 

Linking my statues and masks on the @shop.ltk app! 

#easyhalloweendecor #halloweendiy #halloweenideas #easyhalloweenideas #halloweenpartydecor #hauntedhouses #ltkhalloween
Pumpkin patch fun with my cute boys! 🎃 Scroll Pumpkin patch fun with my cute boys! 🎃 

Scroll to the end to see my sweet boy in the same spot for three years. 🥹😭 

#toddlermom #pumpkinpatchphotoshoot #atlantapumpkinpatch #thingstodowithtoddlers
Baby Bailey #2 is a....?? 💕💙 Also, we took Baby Bailey #2 is a....?? 💕💙 

Also, we took way too big of a bite of these cookies. 🤣 

#genderreveal #boyorgirl💗💙 #girlorboy💗💙 #aprilbaby2024
Baby Bailey #2 coming this April! 🤍 We can't wa Baby Bailey #2 coming this April! 🤍 We can't wait to watch our sweet boy become the best big brother! 

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