Introduction

Welcome to the Cause Leadership Podcast with host Dave Hutchinson. In this episode, Dave is joined by Lacey Kempinski.

As Founder and CEO of Balanced Good, Lacey and her team works with non-profits and charities to help increase fundraising capacity and help fundraising organizations find balance in their day-to-day and strategic activities.

Balanced Good provides hands-on parental leave coverage and planning for roles within the non-profit sector. From leadership to generalist “do-it-all” roles, Balanced Good team members integrate into organizations to make sure all deadlines are met and projects are completed. Their objective is for parental leave to be a celebrated life milestone, not a feared employment gap.

Summary

In this episode of the Cause Leadership Podcast, Dave Hutchinson interviews Lacey Kempinski, Founder and CEO of Balanced Good, a pioneering organization that provides parental leave coverage in the nonprofit sector. Lacey shares her journey into entrepreneurship, the challenges faced by leaders in the charitable sector, and the importance of supporting employees during maternity leave. The conversation highlights the realities of burnout, the need for realistic workloads, and the significance of creating a supportive work environment for parents. Lacey emphasizes the importance of boundaries and self-care, and discusses how Balanced Good is addressing these issues while fostering a values-driven culture.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Balanced Good and Lacey's Journey
• 02:50 Challenges in the Charitable Sector
• 06:11 Navigating Maternity Leave in Nonprofits
• 09:07 Statistics and Realities of Maternity Leave
• 11:53 Business Model and Team Dynamics at Balanced Good
• 14:55 Skills and Mindset for Nonprofit Professionals
• 17:37 Addressing Burnout in the Nonprofit Sector
• 20:21 Self-Care Strategies for Nonprofit Workers
• 22:46 Entrepreneurship Lessons from Lacey's Experience
• 25:43 Conclusion and How to Engage with Balanced Good

Connect with Lacey:

www.balancedgood.com

https://www.linkedin.com/company/balanced-good/

https://www.instagram.com/balancedgood/