by Stacey Wedding | Nov 15, 2021 | Non-profit Boards
A nonprofit founder had given birth to “her baby” 10 years ago. While her baby moved past infancy, it was still in late childhood, desperately wanting to grow into adolescence. Her baby was in that awkward phase where it was starting to get pimples and grow pubic...
by Stacey Wedding | Nov 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
The holidays are upon us (how did that happen so quickly?!), and many nonprofit leaders are putting plans together on how to properly thank their donors this season. Similarly, I find myself reflecting on the people in my life I am grateful for, particularly as I...
by Stacey Wedding | Oct 13, 2021 | Uncategorized
In the last 15 years of working closely with a number of boards, I am always surprised when a new horror story from the boardroom arises. I mean, shouldn’t I have seen it or heard it all by now? Clearly not, given the stories I hear on a disturbingly regular basis....
by Stacey Wedding | Oct 6, 2021 | Non-profit Boards
Part 1 of a 3-part Series… When was the last time your board reflected on its own performance? For many of you, this answer may likely be “never” or “not in a while.” You’re not alone. Nonprofit boards are often the first to hold staff teams accountable for...
by Stacey Wedding | Sep 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
Recently I was introduced to a new restaurant and after a long work week, I arrived to find an 8-page menu. While the novelty of so many choices sounded lovely, the reality was much different. I stared at the endless sea of options blankly and crankily, complete brain...