Foundations for Non-Profits

90 Degrees:  Thoughts about Right Angles, Circles, and Non-Traditional Ways of Sustainable Living What About Non-Western European Constructs? Hold on!  What about other ways to live (‘build’) that don’t fit the ‘Western Classical’ traditions of right angles and cornerstones?  While Yurts, Igloos, Teepees, Mud Houses, and other sustainable approaches to living might not be built specifically using a right angle, the right angle usually still hovers within.   A right angle if possible, from top center […]

Why 90 Degrees?

Why 90 Degrees Up? Are You Wondering … Why Would I Partner with 90 Degrees Up? Hello.  I’m Sarah Smongeski, non-profit enthusiast, flutist, and gardener.  I ran a respected community school for the arts located in Central Massachusetts for over 30 years. During my tenure, with the support of the School’s board, staff, donors and faculty, I grew the school from 40 students to over 400.  Similarly, I also grew the budget from $40,000 annually […]