One could argue I had a very successful day. I made ricotta cheese, two pizzas and French baguettes And my starter is looking fantastic. AND I found a few jobs that not only am I qualified for, but I’m actually excited about. I started one of the cover letters, but due to the dough schedules, I will be finishing it tomorrow.
My day started with a meeting at 10am with the group that I am freelancing for. Only, the other guy didn’t show up. He forgot to put it on his calendar. Weeks and weeks have gone by and I have no clearer idea of what they are looking for than when we originally met a month ago. This is a problem because many organizations evaluate proposals in June or July. Yes some do it in the Fall/December or year round, but if we have a deadline, I’d like to go for it. I would just start writing grants, but to be honest, I do not understand their capacity. I don’t think they understand their capacity. The organization wants to help individuals have a fuller and healthier life – mind, body and soul. Which I think is fantastic. I drank the Yoga Kool-Aid, I get it. The organization wants to work with businesses and their employees. They want to work with individuals. They want to work in under served neighborhoods. They want to do research. They want to help everyone and work with everyone. This group doesn’t have any full time employees. They do not have the capacity to do all this, let alone all at once! I know we won’t get every grant so they won’t be trying to do it all at once, but I can’t write a grant when the nonprofit is focusly challenged. But it doesn’t matter. The meeting was rescheduled. I’ll keep you posted.
Dough Kneaded 