Redefining Parental Leave in Nonprofits with Lacey Kempinski
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In this insightful episode of Agents of Nonprofit, I'm joined by Lacey Kempinski, a former fundraiser turned entrepreneur, to explore the evolving concept of work-life balance in the nonprofit sector. Lacey shares her personal journey of navigating motherhood while maintaining her career and the founding of Balanced Good, a company that supports nonprofit leaders, particularly women, with parental leave solutions.
Topics We Cover:
- The challenges of balancing work and parenthood in the nonprofit sector
- Work-life integration: Why it’s a more sustainable solution than work-life balance
- How nonprofit leaders can manage parental leave without causing burnout or resentment
- The importance of offering flexible work environments to reduce burnout
- Differences between parental leave policies in Canada vs. the U.S.
- The difficulties of filling senior roles temporarily during parental leave
- The importance of grassroots advocacy and systemic changes for better parental leave policies
- Collaborating with organizations and policymakers to improve parental leave benefits
To Learn More and Connect with Lacey:
Lacey Kempinski on LinkedIn
Balanced Good on LinkedIn
BalancedGood.com
@BalancedGood on Instagram
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