by Stacey Wedding | Dec 19, 2024 | non-profits, philanthropy, Productivity, Uncategorized
As we leave the holiday madness behind us and ease into 2025, it’s hard to ignore the societal pressure to craft the perfect New Year’s resolution. But let’s get real—resolutions can often feel more like obligations than opportunities. If you’re like me, they can...
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...
by Stacey Wedding | Jul 1, 2024 | Non-profit Boards, non-profits, philanthropy, Productivity, Uncategorized
5 Fun Tips for Nonprofit Leaders This 4th of July As we enjoy the 4th of July with good food, time with family and friends, and dazzling fireworks, let’s make sure the only sparks flying are the ones in the sky! Just like a well-choreographed fireworks show, a...
by Stacey Wedding | Jun 1, 2024 | non-profits, philanthropy, Productivity
When you were a kid, did you ever have that friend who kept their nose in a book? Perhaps they spent weekends at the library or they chose reading over recess. You remember that person. Well, I must confess. I WAS that person—a true bookworm. There was nothing better...
by Stacey Wedding | May 6, 2024 | non-profits, philanthropy, Uncategorized
I’m guessing you’ve probably organized, witnessed, or participated in a silent auction in your lifetime. Over the years I’ve been to several charitable events that include a silent auction as part of their fundraising strategy, and I’ve always struggled with the mix...
by Stacey Wedding | Apr 1, 2024 | Non-profit Boards, philanthropy, Uncategorized
Have you ever thought about how nonprofits are kind of like people? They go through different stages of life, just like we do. From birth to childhood, adolescence, maturity, and eventually renewal (or, unfortunately, stagnation). Sounds familiar, right? When a...