Anita K. Saville
@asaville.bsky.social
Unapologetic feminist, author, happily retired journalist, financial education advocate, avid gardener, and proud beach bum.
Met many wonderful book authors, publishers and distributors at the New England Independent Booksellers Association conference (my first author's event!).
Next stop Arlington Days on September 20, where I will be signing my book for buyers and selling it at a discount. See you there!
Next stop Arlington Days on September 20, where I will be signing my book for buyers and selling it at a discount. See you there!
September 11, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Met many wonderful book authors, publishers and distributors at the New England Independent Booksellers Association conference (my first author's event!).
Next stop Arlington Days on September 20, where I will be signing my book for buyers and selling it at a discount. See you there!
Next stop Arlington Days on September 20, where I will be signing my book for buyers and selling it at a discount. See you there!
As I was saying…
Remember, Tolkien didn't start working on "The Hobbit" until he was 41 years old. It started as tales for his children that took over 4 years to complete, and he finally published it at the age of 45.
It is never too late to start working on something that truly calls to you.
Embrace your passion.
It is never too late to start working on something that truly calls to you.
Embrace your passion.
August 28, 2025 at 3:10 PM
As I was saying…
The last lesson from With a Passion reminds those starting their projects and those about to leave the stage that successful organizations constantly adapt to new challenges and find new ways to express themselves. We should rejoice in the foundation we've built that allows this to happen! [1/2]
August 19, 2025 at 1:38 PM
The last lesson from With a Passion reminds those starting their projects and those about to leave the stage that successful organizations constantly adapt to new challenges and find new ways to express themselves. We should rejoice in the foundation we've built that allows this to happen! [1/2]
When the country closed down for Covid in March 2020, just nine months after I retired, I worried that it could be the end of our program. Because the workshops and coaching were conducted almost entirely in person, it was hard to imagine how the organization would survive. [1/3]
August 15, 2025 at 2:02 PM
When the country closed down for Covid in March 2020, just nine months after I retired, I worried that it could be the end of our program. Because the workshops and coaching were conducted almost entirely in person, it was hard to imagine how the organization would survive. [1/3]
Conventional wisdom suggests that founders give their organizations plenty of breathing room for at least a year after they leave. This gives new leaders time to establish themselves with staff and other stakeholders and remake their organizations according to their personal visions. [1/2]
August 12, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Conventional wisdom suggests that founders give their organizations plenty of breathing room for at least a year after they leave. This gives new leaders time to establish themselves with staff and other stakeholders and remake their organizations according to their personal visions. [1/2]
Successful founders understand they should not overstay their welcome. At some point growing organizations need new leadership to make unexplored connections, restructure existing processes, and find additional funding sources. Your exit date should reflect your needs and those of your group. [1/2]
August 7, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Successful founders understand they should not overstay their welcome. At some point growing organizations need new leadership to make unexplored connections, restructure existing processes, and find additional funding sources. Your exit date should reflect your needs and those of your group. [1/2]
You've poured your heart and soul into your passion project, which has been successful beyond your wildest dreams. It's now time for you to leave the stage. Tough as it might be, you'd be wise to create a thoughtful succession plan that excites your stakeholders about the group's next act. [1/2]
August 4, 2025 at 3:02 PM
You've poured your heart and soul into your passion project, which has been successful beyond your wildest dreams. It's now time for you to leave the stage. Tough as it might be, you'd be wise to create a thoughtful succession plan that excites your stakeholders about the group's next act. [1/2]
At a later stage in your project, you may have another try with an initiative that did not fly the first time. Seize the moment! This go around you will have the benefit of your previous experience. And, if the idea is still a good one, see it through to success. [1/2]
July 31, 2025 at 1:51 PM
At a later stage in your project, you may have another try with an initiative that did not fly the first time. Seize the moment! This go around you will have the benefit of your previous experience. And, if the idea is still a good one, see it through to success. [1/2]
Excited to share that I will be helping with a fall fundraiser for REACH Beyond Domestic Violence, a nonprofit serving domestic violence survivors. Learn more using the QR code below and join us for the festival and 5K race in October.
July 28, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Excited to share that I will be helping with a fall fundraiser for REACH Beyond Domestic Violence, a nonprofit serving domestic violence survivors. Learn more using the QR code below and join us for the festival and 5K race in October.
The final lessons posted from my book involve placing your passion project in new hands. While essential at some point, this transfer may be harder than you think. Knowing you've found the right pair of hands will make it much easier for everyone. [1/2]
Anita Saville - Anita Saville
With a Passion tells the story of how Anita Saville fulfilled her dream of helping women and girls achieve financial independence.
www.anitasaville.com
July 28, 2025 at 7:40 PM
The final lessons posted from my book involve placing your passion project in new hands. While essential at some point, this transfer may be harder than you think. Knowing you've found the right pair of hands will make it much easier for everyone. [1/2]
Doing your homework is critical throughout a project's lifecycle.
LESSON #32: KNOW YOUR AUDIENCE
Just as you must understand the end consumer when you begin, you must evaluate the wants and needs of any new group you decide to serve. (See more lessons from With A Passion at www.anitasaville.com.)
LESSON #32: KNOW YOUR AUDIENCE
Just as you must understand the end consumer when you begin, you must evaluate the wants and needs of any new group you decide to serve. (See more lessons from With A Passion at www.anitasaville.com.)
Anita Saville - Anita Saville
With a Passion tells the story of how Anita Saville fulfilled her dream of helping women and girls achieve financial independence.
www.anitasaville.com
July 24, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Doing your homework is critical throughout a project's lifecycle.
LESSON #32: KNOW YOUR AUDIENCE
Just as you must understand the end consumer when you begin, you must evaluate the wants and needs of any new group you decide to serve. (See more lessons from With A Passion at www.anitasaville.com.)
LESSON #32: KNOW YOUR AUDIENCE
Just as you must understand the end consumer when you begin, you must evaluate the wants and needs of any new group you decide to serve. (See more lessons from With A Passion at www.anitasaville.com.)
Many lessons we learned involved recognizing when an initiative hasn't worked. Taking such reversals in stride is essential for long-term sustainability.
LESSON #31: LEARN TO PIVOT
No guts, no glory. Though often true, this adage only gets you so far. What if your grand experiment fails? [1/2]
LESSON #31: LEARN TO PIVOT
No guts, no glory. Though often true, this adage only gets you so far. What if your grand experiment fails? [1/2]
July 21, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Many lessons we learned involved recognizing when an initiative hasn't worked. Taking such reversals in stride is essential for long-term sustainability.
LESSON #31: LEARN TO PIVOT
No guts, no glory. Though often true, this adage only gets you so far. What if your grand experiment fails? [1/2]
LESSON #31: LEARN TO PIVOT
No guts, no glory. Though often true, this adage only gets you so far. What if your grand experiment fails? [1/2]
Our group's first 10 years saw many happy and not-so-happy changes for our country. We were glad to have each other through it all. [1/2]
July 17, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Our group's first 10 years saw many happy and not-so-happy changes for our country. We were glad to have each other through it all. [1/2]
As the founder of an organization, your enthusiasm for new projects will likely infect your devoted supporters. So choose those projects carefully. [1/2]
July 14, 2025 at 7:48 PM
As the founder of an organization, your enthusiasm for new projects will likely infect your devoted supporters. So choose those projects carefully. [1/2]
There's a lot of pressure on startups to find additional ways to grow. Potential funders, who want to know that their investments will make a real difference. It's also important for engaging volunteers, board members, and other stakeholders. [1/2]
July 10, 2025 at 2:35 PM
There's a lot of pressure on startups to find additional ways to grow. Potential funders, who want to know that their investments will make a real difference. It's also important for engaging volunteers, board members, and other stakeholders. [1/2]
So you think you've pretty much thought of all the obstacles that could interfere with your project's goals. And you've come up with potential work arounds. But think again. There will be obstacles you can't forsee. Reaching your goals ultimately rests on how you react in those moments. [1/2]
July 7, 2025 at 5:27 PM
So you think you've pretty much thought of all the obstacles that could interfere with your project's goals. And you've come up with potential work arounds. But think again. There will be obstacles you can't forsee. Reaching your goals ultimately rests on how you react in those moments. [1/2]
About the time we leased an office, we found funding to add part-time staff. While our volunteers were extremely generous with their time and commitment, having paid staff gave us dependable, ongoing support for continued growth. [1/2]
June 30, 2025 at 2:56 PM
About the time we leased an office, we found funding to add part-time staff. While our volunteers were extremely generous with their time and commitment, having paid staff gave us dependable, ongoing support for continued growth. [1/2]
It took five years before we got dedicated office space with a street address -- a clear sign that we had reliable funding. Unless you plan to keep your passion project small—or can expand virtually—you will likely outgrow your dining room table, den, or garage. [1/1]
June 25, 2025 at 5:37 PM
It took five years before we got dedicated office space with a street address -- a clear sign that we had reliable funding. Unless you plan to keep your passion project small—or can expand virtually—you will likely outgrow your dining room table, den, or garage. [1/1]
A well-rounded budget includes income from a variety of sources. For many organizations, this typically includes a major fundraiser or two each year. But these events can suck a lot of time and energy away from core program activities. [1/2]
June 19, 2025 at 2:15 PM
A well-rounded budget includes income from a variety of sources. For many organizations, this typically includes a major fundraiser or two each year. But these events can suck a lot of time and energy away from core program activities. [1/2]
Happy Juneteenth!
Today we honor Juneteenth—a day of remembrance, reflection, and celebration. It marks the ongoing fight for Black liberation, and we remain committed to uplifting and recognizing Black resilience, brilliance, and contributions.
#Juneteenth
#Juneteenth
June 19, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Happy Juneteenth!
Unless you have unlimited assets you can devote to your project, you will have to find money from outside sources. This requires careful planning of its own.
LESSON #23: IT NEVER HURTS TO ASK
Asking for money is always hard, especially from partners whose budgets are as tight as yours. [1/2]
LESSON #23: IT NEVER HURTS TO ASK
Asking for money is always hard, especially from partners whose budgets are as tight as yours. [1/2]
June 16, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Unless you have unlimited assets you can devote to your project, you will have to find money from outside sources. This requires careful planning of its own.
LESSON #23: IT NEVER HURTS TO ASK
Asking for money is always hard, especially from partners whose budgets are as tight as yours. [1/2]
LESSON #23: IT NEVER HURTS TO ASK
Asking for money is always hard, especially from partners whose budgets are as tight as yours. [1/2]
Best protest sign ever!
June 15, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Best protest sign ever!
Launching the first Women's Money Matters program in Spanish took much longer than expected and required significant effort -- including the translation of every piece of program material. But it was well worth the effort to see the improved engagement by our Spanish-speaking participants. [1/2]
Anita Saville - Anita Saville
With a Passion tells the story of how Anita Saville fulfilled her dream of helping women and girls achieve financial independence.
www.anitasaville.com
June 12, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Launching the first Women's Money Matters program in Spanish took much longer than expected and required significant effort -- including the translation of every piece of program material. But it was well worth the effort to see the improved engagement by our Spanish-speaking participants. [1/2]
Women's Money Matters is seeking volunteer coaches for a Financial Futures Collective program in partnership with Marguerite’s Place, a transitional living program for women and children. Help women facing housing insecurity, financial instability, and the daily pressures of motherhood. [1/2]
June 9, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Women's Money Matters is seeking volunteer coaches for a Financial Futures Collective program in partnership with Marguerite’s Place, a transitional living program for women and children. Help women facing housing insecurity, financial instability, and the daily pressures of motherhood. [1/2]
This next lesson is a hard one. Sometimes what seems like a good direction for your project really isn't. Learning to accept minor (or even major) setbacks is necessary for further growth. [1/2]
June 9, 2025 at 4:16 PM
This next lesson is a hard one. Sometimes what seems like a good direction for your project really isn't. Learning to accept minor (or even major) setbacks is necessary for further growth. [1/2]