The Change Lab
A space for changemakers navigating the messy, meaningful work of leading change. Here, you’ll find tools, stories, and strategies to help you create the conditions for real, lasting impact—starting with your team.
The Invisible Weight: Understanding Emotional Labor
Ever noticed that some of the most important work in your nonprofit doesn't show up on a task list? It's the emotional labor of keeping people connected, calm, and cared for—work that's essential yet chronically undervalued and unseen.
For many nonprofit leaders—especially women and people of color—this invisible labor isn't just occasional kindness, but a constant expectation that leads to burnout. When your cup is constantly filling others but no one fills yours, that's a slow burn toward exhaustion.
From Overwhelm to Action
Feeling stuck in analysis paralysis? When everything feels out of control, a simple shift in perspective can help. By mapping out what you can control, influence, and release, you can break free from overwhelm and take meaningful action.
This quick framework helps nonprofit leaders and changemakers focus their energy where it matters most. Read more to regain clarity and move forward.
Team Operating Rhythms: Building Stability in Uncertain Times
Build your team's rhythm through four essential elements that turn uncertainty into purposeful progress. Learn how clarity, connection, action, and impact can transform your nonprofit team's effectiveness.
Retrospectives: A Practical Guide for Nonprofit Leaders
Pausing to reflect on key projects or timelines isn’t just for tech teams—nonprofits can benefit from this simple yet powerful practice too. Retrospectives provide a structured way to identify what’s working, what’s not, and how to improve. Whether you’re wrapping up a fundraising campaign, a grant cycle, or a quarterly plan, retrospectives can help your team enhance collaboration, align efforts, and amplify impact. This blog breaks down how to get started, tips for success, and why it’s okay to embrace the learning curve as you build this habit.