by Stacey Wedding | Dec 1, 2024 | Uncategorized
Let’s be real – I’m writing this blog post for myself as much as for anyone else. If you’re like me, the word “conflict” makes you want to hide under a blanket with some hot cocoa and pretend it doesn’t exist. But alas, here we are,...
by Stacey Wedding | Oct 4, 2024 | Uncategorized
Uncovering the Hidden Challenges of First-Time Executive Directors In my years of consulting and coaching nonprofit leaders, I’ve worked with many first-time Executive Directors (EDs) and let me tell you—stepping into that role for the first time can feel like...
by Stacey Wedding | Sep 3, 2024 | Uncategorized
You may love the organization you work for, the work it does, the people you serve, and the programs you use to do it. You might love it more than the people you’re trying to reach. More than likely, they’re not interested in program specifics or receiving a firehose...
by Stacey Wedding | Aug 1, 2024 | non-profits, Productivity, Uncategorized
My social change warriors, I see you. You work long and hard to solve some of society’s greatest social ills. You juggle multiple responsibilities and wear multiple hats on any given day. And you are constantly driven by your passion to make a difference. Research...
by Stacey Wedding | Jul 29, 2024 | non-profits, philanthropy, Uncategorized
Embracing Play and Rest: Reflections from My Akimbo Summer Camp Experience As we close out July, a month often filled with vacations and more play and rest than we get the rest of the year, I find myself reflecting on the transformative experience of participating in...