156: A Deep Dive into Parenthood, Fundraising, and Professional Growth in the Nonprofit Landscape with Lacey Kempinski

Embark on a journey into the world of fundraising, where seasoned professionals share their experiences, challenges, and triumphs in the ever-evolving landscape of non-profit work. In this podcast, we delve into the heart of the matter—balancing the demands of parenthood with the intricacies of fundraising careers.  Our guest today, Lacey Kempinski, is a dynamic force dedicated to transforming the landscape of the non-profit sector. With an illustrious 15-year career in the non-profit realm, Lacey has honed her expertise in donor communications, major gifts, annual fund management, strategic planning, and leadership. However, her most profound revelation came from the heart—realizing the inherent challenge of balancing a thriving career with the demands of motherhood within the traditional 'in-house' fundraising model. Passionate about addressing the struggles faced by working parents, especially in the mission-driven non-profit sector, Lacey embarked on a mission to redefine the narrative. Recognizing the toll on organizational well-being due to burnout and turnover, she envisioned a solution—thoughtful, well-supported parental leave. Lacey firmly believes that the non-profit sector can nurture stronger, more present, and more productive professionals by championing working parents. In doing so, she aspires to inspire the next generation of changemakers—our children.  In this episode, you will be able to:  Discover more about the intentional onboarding process. Discover a comprehensive approach to parental leave planning in the non-profit sector. Understand the emotional terrain of returning to work. Explore about building a supportive village. Learn how to bridge the gap between parenthood and professional success. Get all the resources from today’s episode here.  Many thanks to our sponsor, Overflow, for making this episode possible. This all-in-one platform features some of the lowest cash processing fees in the industry. Check out Overflow to help make your donations go further this holiday season. Learn more and get started at overflow.co/mallory Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthefundraising_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatthefundraising YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@malloryerickson7946 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/mallory-erickson-bressler/ Website: malloryerickson.com/podcast Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-the-fundraising/id1575421652 If you haven’t already, please visit our new What the Fundraising community forum. Check it out and join the conversation at this link. If you’re looking to raise more from the right funders, then you’ll want to check out my Power Partners Formula, a step-by-step approach to identifying the optimal partners for your organization. This free masterclass offers a great starting point