Balancing Good: Supporting Parental Leave and Strengthening Organizations

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/