Django Chat The Future of Python - Deb Nicholson
Mar 6, 2024
Deb Nicholson discusses misconceptions about PSF, diverse roles in nonprofit work, funding initiatives, COVID precautions for events, PSF's engagement in legislative matters, enhancing security in Django, challenges in Python development, and the future of Python's accessibility and PSF's vision.
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Executive Director Roles
- An executive director's role depends on the organization's size; smaller organizations require more diverse skill sets.
- In larger organizations, they handle high-profile issues, delegate tasks, and prevent widespread panic.
The Bag of Accounting
- Deb Nicholson recounts a story about an arts nonprofit where the accountant, also an artist, stored financial records in a bag.
- This highlights the challenge of assigning roles that don't align with volunteers' passions.
Sponsor Relations
- Treat sponsors like customers and express gratitude, even if it seems excessive.
- Sponsors provide essential funding and are not directly involved in the work, so acknowledge their contributions.