What All Case Managers Picture When Someone Says The Words "Fundraising Dinner:"

I have to wear a dress and make-up? I'm out!

When You Have To Give A Last-Minute Presentation To A Group Of Funders:

The Only Reason A Case Manager Or Advocate Is Excited To Go To A Fancy Fundraiser Dinner:

I'm sure I can get a few more of these crab-balls in my purse! What? It's not like I can afford these on my salary!

When You Draw The Shortest Straw And End Up Being The Tour Guide For Donors For Your Non-Profit Agency For Four Hours:

...Because I didn't have work I was going to get done today or anything.

When One Of Your Board Of Directors Members Wants Free Tickets For Their 20 Family Members To Your Annual Fundraiser Luncheon:

You do realize how a fundraiser works, right?

What Staff Do Whenever There's A Community Group Touring The Agency:

When The Executive Director Really Wants Everyone In Your Agency To Go To The Big Fancy Fundraiser... And Pay $125.00 Per Ticket:

Hmm... I work to make money... then I just give the money back to the place I work... When I can't make rent next month, I can camp out under my desk, right?

What Often Happens When Two Non-Profits Compete, Instead Of Collaborate, For Funding:

And the money goes to... the two agencies that learned that sharing is caring and profitable!

When Your Agency's Events And Fundraiser Coordinator Asks If You Have Any Plans This Weekend:

I... uh... am getting an enema? Please don't ask me to sit at an agency booth for five hours.