by Stacey Wedding | Apr 5, 2026 | Non-profit Boards, non-profits, philanthropy, Productivity
Spring is a season of renewal. New growth, longer days, and that particular energy that makes things feel possible again. But for many nonprofit leaders, spring also arrives with a familiar undercurrent: the weight of a team that is giving everything — and still...
by Stacey Wedding | Feb 2, 2026 | Non-profit Boards, non-profits, Productivity, Uncategorized
Here’s something I’ve noticed after years of working with nonprofits: leaders often treat governance and team culture as if they live in different buildings. The board does their thing. Staff does theirs. And somehow, they expect trust to magically hold it...
by Stacey Wedding | Jan 2, 2026 | Non-profit Boards, non-profits, philanthropy, Productivity, Uncategorized
Let me guess—your inbox is flooded with “New Year, New You!” content right about now. Goal-setting templates. Vision board workshops. Productivity hacks promising you’ll finally crack the code on work-life balance. I get it. January has a way of...
by Stacey Wedding | Dec 1, 2025 | non-profits, philanthropy, Productivity, Uncategorized
December is wild for nonprofits. You’re juggling year-end appeals, board meetings, staff holiday functions, and somehow trying to enjoy the season, too. So instead of adding one more thing to your to-do list, I wanted to make your life a little easier. This...
by Stacey Wedding | Nov 1, 2025 | non-profits, philanthropy, Productivity, Uncategorized
One of the biggest complaints I hear from board members, team members holding a variety of positions (this includes CEOs/EDs), and donors, is that they don’t feel appreciated. I’ve pondered this, wondering if this is a dynamic that exists more in the...
by Stacey Wedding | Oct 1, 2025 | Non-profit Boards, non-profits, philanthropy, Productivity
In the last 19 years of working closely with hundreds 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...