by Stacey Wedding | May 1, 2025 | Non-profit Boards, non-profits, philanthropy, Productivity
We’ve all been there. You’ve recruited an impressive board of directors with the perfect mix of skills, connections, and passion for your mission. Yet when it comes time for meetings or asking for help, responses are slow, attendance is spotty, and...
by Stacey Wedding | Apr 1, 2025 | Non-profit Boards, non-profits, philanthropy, Productivity, Uncategorized
April showers bring May flowers – and for many nonprofits, spring is the season of welcoming new board members. We’ve spent the last few months discussing how to identify your board’s needs, create a matrix to guide recruitment, and conduct meaningful...
by Stacey Wedding | Mar 1, 2025 | Non-profit Boards, non-profits, philanthropy, Productivity, Uncategorized
March brings us to the next phase of our board development journey. Last month, we explored how to identify what your nonprofit board truly needs – from expertise gaps to community representation. Now that you’ve done that self-reflection work (and...
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...
