How is working for a non-profit organization different in its demands from the business world?
In the non-profit world, the demands on time are different. There are committee meetings that are held in the evenings. Many special events and board meetings are not necessarily during the business day. My husband would always pick up the slack. Plus over the years we have developed our own support network of friends and neighbors. The National Tay Sachs and Allied Diseases Association is a national organization. We hold 3 strategic planning sessions a year and a national conference. In the non-profit world, the rewards are not necessarily monetary. You feel like you are really having an impact, you are really making a difference. With all the responsibilities of your work and family, how do you make time for yourself? Believe it or not, I play Mah Jongg one evening a week. We are a group of five women who have been playing together for several years. It’s a wonderful respite. We have formed very strong friendships and we get together for companionship and other social activities. Als
