The words definitely ring true, and Virginia can think of a few people she's met who have been ambitious--usually in less than desirable ways. But with Gwen there's also a sense of genuineness, something that makes it seem like she actually wants to do good rather than just looking to top the student hierarchy. It's why Virginia tosses in her own ideas, rather than just turning away.
"I think every organization has that problem. You might want to look into where your current funds are being spent in that case." At her old school, Virginia had found a bit of waste in terms of spending. She had planned to overhaul the budget, but that obviously isn't an option now. "Make sure it's all being spent thoughtfully. You may have more than you realize, especially if you're willing to go further and see about getting sponsors."
Which all may sound like she's trying to derail Gwen's idea, but it's actually the opposite. "Having a airtight budget that still needs feeding is going to be your best approach to getting money. If they can't find any holes, they have less reason to tell you no."
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Date: 2014-08-16 01:06 am (UTC)"I think every organization has that problem. You might want to look into where your current funds are being spent in that case." At her old school, Virginia had found a bit of waste in terms of spending. She had planned to overhaul the budget, but that obviously isn't an option now. "Make sure it's all being spent thoughtfully. You may have more than you realize, especially if you're willing to go further and see about getting sponsors."
Which all may sound like she's trying to derail Gwen's idea, but it's actually the opposite. "Having a airtight budget that still needs feeding is going to be your best approach to getting money. If they can't find any holes, they have less reason to tell you no."