[Hidden-tech] Re: pro bono work

[Maria Trombly]

I'd also like to add my two cents to this.

I've found that there are three times in which volunteer work works:

1. To support a favorite cause. Basically, you're donating time instead of
money.

2. To change direction. In order to prove that I can do something new --
say, take on additional management responsibilities, or move into a new line
of work -- volunteering can prove that I've got what it takes to employers
or clients.

3. If there isn't enough real work to keep me busy. Nothing gets my phone
ringing faster with real business, as over-committing myself to volunteer
projects.

-- Maria

On Tue, Dec 2, 2008 at 5:42 PM, Shel Horowitz <shel at frugalfun.com> wrote:

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> You said what I would have said, and said it well.
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> At 3:35 PM -0500 12/2/08, Jeanne Yocum wrote:
>
>>   ** Be sure to fill out the survey/skills inventory in the member's area.
>>   ** If you did, we all thank you.
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>>
>> Hi,
>>
>> Having done tons of writing for nonprofits on a volunteer basis, my advice
>> is to only take on pro bono work if the mission of the nonprofit is
>> something about which you are truly passionate. Then, if the carrot
>> (referrals, publicity, etc.) that has been held out to you doesn't
>> materialize, you won't feel nearly as "used" because you'll have donated
>> your talents and time to further a cause you truly believe in and that
>> will
>> be reward enough. Just my 2 cents on pro bono work.
>>
>> Best,
>>
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