The Secret Sauce: 3 Ingredients of a strong Board/ED partnership Nearly half of all marriages end in divorce. Sadly, this statistic might even be higher in the nonprofit sector if you consider the relationship between a board and the executive director (ED) to be a partnership akin to marriage. “It’s not you, it’s me” has […]

Do you have a predominantly positive or negative effect on others? Have you ever stopped to ask yourself this question? And I don’t mean how you think others perceive you. I mean, do you have a positive or negative influence on others? Are you lifting people up or tearing them down? Are you helping them to recharge, […]

In Seth Godin’s blog “In control,” he asks, “Do you know anyone who has managed to gain control over things outside of their grasp?” He then uses the example of honking at traffic as an expression of the need to control the uncontrollable. I wish I could say I weren’t guilty of this, but lo […]

With spring upon us, now is as good a time as any to create some habits you’ll thank your future self for. The post was inspired by a 2021 blog post by Seth Godin, entrepreneur extraordinaire and best-selling author. In Seth’s words, “a simple substitute might change a habit.” Here are 10 ideas for nonprofit […]

Maya Angelou famously said, “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” In storytelling, it is the feeling that we most aim to capture. So often, though, staff and board members get caught up in having the latest numbers, facts, and […]

Your hopes were high for the new board member. She has a stellar reputation and is THE SOCIAL BUTTERFLY—someone known for her connections. You and your fellow board members thought that recruiting her to your board would be a huge victory—she would be an ambassador who would share your story in circles you could only […]

You thought the 7-year itch was just a myth, but it’s actually a real thing. However, unlike most 7-year itch scenarios, this one isn’t referring to your life partner. It’s the nonprofit board you serve on. Here are some telltale signs that you’re feeling the itch: You are bored and have been for quite some […]

A new year is upon us and many of you may have a long list of goals and resolutions staring you smack in the face! The reality is that none of these goals will be met unless you prioritize them, and you won’t be able to prioritize them without intentionally blocking your time toward your […]

Last year I started something I’ve decided to make an annual tradition. Do two years make a tradition? Not so sure about that but I do plan on doing this annually, so hopefully that counts. This blog is a roundup of my favorite resources that I rely on for new ways of thinking and being. […]

Organizations are only as good as the people who keep the engine running. The team at The Stacey Wedding Group keeps our moving parts firing on all cylinders throughout the year, and I am endlessly grateful for the gifts they share with me and our clients as we work to elevate nonprofits every day. In […]