http://nonprofitgirl.com Tue, 16 Sep 2008 02:53:46 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Ok, blogging about blogging here. Most of my time spent around here, and the other sites I run for friends, is playing with code, not blogging. Obviously. But I am annoyed enough by WP 2.6 and 2.6.1 that I decided to write about it. 2.6.2 came out a week ago, and ... http://nonprofitgirl.com/2008/09/15/wp-26-image-alignment-complaints/ Rebecca Tuhus-Dubrow's Boston Globe article, "Missing Men," briefly outlines the history of US anti-poverty measures and points to a sector of the population that has been left out: men. Her treatment is fairly nuanced and worth a read. http://nonprofitgirl.com/2008/08/18/men-the-one-group-overlooked-in-antipoverty-planning/ A Metafilter member discusses her nonprofit employer's descent into chaos and wonders what to do. I'm working for a nonprofit that's just barely able to patch itself together. Nine months ago, I started off as the communications manager, but as of today I'm covering everything from booking plane tickets to washing ... http://nonprofitgirl.com/2008/08/17/metafilter-what-happens-when-youre-the-last-nonprofit-gal-standing/ Some good Monday morning reading here: Trying to appear moderate is not always the best strategy for capturing votes during an election, reveals a new study. Extreme positions can build trust among an electorate, who value ideological commitment in times of uncertainty. "The current political advantage of the Republican Party stems from ... http://nonprofitgirl.com/2008/08/11/cant-trust-a-moderate-apparently/ Indigo Traders, a family business owned by Karla Bean and Samir Naser, is one of my very favorite shops in Portland. The selection of soaps, textiles, and ceramics makes for a wonderful sensory experience, and on First Friday, their open house includes a veritable feast of Middle Eastern cuisine. They recently ... http://nonprofitgirl.com/2008/08/05/living-in-portland-indigo-traders-in-multnomah-village/ Mia's is tucked away on SW 35th Ave off of Multnomah Boulevard in the Village. Despite a recent change in ownership, the shop continues to offer the kind of apparel I had come to expect after a few months of shopping there: classy, funky separates and well-chosen accessories. Hearing that the ... http://nonprofitgirl.com/2008/06/18/living-in-portland-mias-boutique-in-multnomah-village/ I've been frequenting the marvelous, locally-owned Switch Shoes for quite some time. For one, it's easy walking distance from my house. Even if it weren't, though, they have lovely shoes, and the owners are even more enthusiastic about footwear than I. On First Friday this month, my wonderful roommate and ... http://nonprofitgirl.com/2008/06/17/living-in-portland-switch-shoes-in-multnomah-village/ I'm beginning a new category of postings on this site, Living in Portland. I'm reasonably engaged in the community I live in, whether that means being politically active or shopping locally as often as possible. While not really nonprofit in nature, these activities reflect my values both ethical and aesthetic. ... http://nonprofitgirl.com/2008/06/17/living-in-portland-a-new-series/ This is not turning into a nonprofit employment blog, but since I did recently write about the Neighborhood Partnership Fund and the awesome work they are doing with IDAs in Oregon, I thought I'd pass this along. The Neighborhood Partnership Fund, an OR nonprofit, is seeking a full time Asset Building ... http://nonprofitgirl.com/2008/06/06/job-announcement-asset-building-manager-at-npf/ It's old news for me, as I first wrote about this last August, but hey...nice to see the Oregonian has taken an interest in these farmworker happenings. My own September 07 interview with John Wilson, one of the family owners of Beef Northwest, is here. I remain agnostic on the ... http://nonprofitgirl.com/2008/06/04/the-o-covers-ufwbeef-northwest-at-last/