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...
by Stacey Wedding | Mar 1, 2024 | Non-profit Boards, non-profits, philanthropy, Productivity, Uncategorized
Let’s get real for a minute. Stepping into the shoes of a nonprofit board member can feel like embarking on a complex journey, where the path isn’t always clear and at times, it can be downright overwhelming. Many newcomers to the role underestimate the breadth...
by Stacey Wedding | Feb 2, 2024 | Non-profit Boards, non-profits, philanthropy, Speaking
“If you don’t ask, you don’t get.” Sound familiar? Probably. This idea has been around for years, especially if you play a fundraising role at your nonprofit. But is this approach working? In a recent blog post, Seth Godin challenges the...
by Stacey Wedding | Jan 1, 2024 | non-profits, philanthropy, Productivity, Speaking
Happy 2024, Changemakers! With the new year in full gear, I wanted to take a moment to share one of my favorite traditions: finding a quote that resonates with me and that can also serve as a guide to those I care about. In that spirit and in the words of...
by Stacey Wedding | Dec 4, 2023 | Non-profit Boards, non-profits, philanthropy
Life can be messy and nonprofit life is no exception. As 2023 nears the rearview mirror, now is as good a time as any to take a moment, reflect, and talk to yourself like you would talk to your best friend. To bask in the glory of your awesomeness and raise a glass to...
by Stacey Wedding | Oct 31, 2023 | non-profits, philanthropy
As Halloween fades into the rearview mirror, and the costumes and spooky decorations are packed away for another year, it’s a curious twist of fate that we find ourselves in the world of nonprofit board governance still grappling with some fears. These...
