by Stacey Wedding | Sep 3, 2024 | Uncategorized
You may love the organization you work for, the work it does, the people you serve, and the programs you use to do it. You might love it more than the people you’re trying to reach. More than likely, they’re not interested in program specifics or receiving a firehose...
by Stacey Wedding | Aug 1, 2024 | non-profits, Productivity, Uncategorized
My social change warriors, I see you. You work long and hard to solve some of society’s greatest social ills. You juggle multiple responsibilities and wear multiple hats on any given day. And you are constantly driven by your passion to make a difference. Research...
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 | 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...