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Kitty's avatar

Daniel. I don’t “freak out”. I quietly and respectfully ask you to explain your life choices. Also, the 501(c)3 tattoo is something a hooker might have, to encourage her clientele to tip well, to ensure a comfortable retirement.

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Dan Mangiavellano's avatar

Another banger of a comment, Kitty.

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Liz's avatar

If you get a 501 c 3 tattoo, I'll pay for it!!! Seriously!

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Dan Mangiavellano's avatar

Liz, some day--and that day may be soon or it may be far off--I'm going to walk by your desk right before lunch and say: "Liz, let's go get some Subway and then get fundraising-inspired tattoos." If you say 'no' then I'm never speaking to you again as long as I live. I want you walking into the office each day thinking to yourself: "Is today the day Dan is going to ask me to help him make bad decisions?"

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Liz's avatar

Lets gooooooo!

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JD's avatar

double like

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Joseph Brown's avatar

Dan is walking a thin line here. As an English PhD, Dan was supposed to get the literary, vaguely revolutionary tattoo in grad school. He didn’t, but now he’s at that age where the tattoo is supposed to be the gateway to a midlife crisis: motorcycles etc. I’m rooting for one that bridges all these gaps: a tattoo of Jane Austen riding a chopper, on her way to speak to a group of high roller donors. Put that in ChatGPT!

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Dan Mangiavellano's avatar

Ask and ye shall receive, young man. Working on this now!

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Aaron Monroe's avatar

As long as it isn't a Tramp Stamp on your lower back.lol: MAKE A WISH AMERICA!!!

I like your writing style man. Here's my latest:

https://aaronmonroe.substack.com/p/diamonds-and-rust-part-1

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Dan Mangiavellano's avatar

Thanks, Aaron! I've just subscribed. Looking forward to learning more!

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Aaron Monroe's avatar

Right on, Thanks. I just posted another one. You're a fundraiser. My goal is to teach people what I do when working with non profit organizations. Please read some of my stuff, and hopefully it will help you in your efforts. ttyl

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Angda Goel's avatar

Interesting that ChatGPT has more of a personality than before. It’s getting smarter. Great post!

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Dan Mangiavellano's avatar

I was a little surprised by that, too. Chat GPT is chatty and I'm into it!

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Mary Ann shreve's avatar

You tickle me...

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Dyer Financial Consults Group's avatar

I could see a “QCD” one looking good as well.

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Dan Mangiavellano's avatar

Right across the side of my neck. Total conversation starter!

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Dyer Financial Consults Group's avatar

It would be, I'm considering getting one on my shoulder once I reach age 70 and a half.

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Dan Mangiavellano's avatar

It's important to me that you know I understand that joke, Mitchell!

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Sue's avatar

I would like small butterflies for my grandkids. Ask Katie and Tonia someday about all their tattoos. 😁

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Ellena Your Fundraising BFF's avatar

Such a ChatGPT-esque answer, as you noted. It seems to naturally distain a firm response.

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