Melinda LackeyMay 153 minTo Doing GoodIt is often those who work the hardest who receive the least recognition. Those who do what they do, not because it makes them wealthy or...
Phoenix MedleyApr 123 minPromoting Racial HealingTrinity Boston Connects (TBC) recently launched an exciting and eye-opening social media challenge centered around racial healing. The...
Phoenix MedleyDec 7, 20212 minFinding Gold in Gratitude This time of year is generally known as the time of gratitude. I can soundly say that I am thoroughly grateful for Thanksgiving turkey...
Phoenix MedleyOct 4, 20213 minWe Are Not Meant to Pour From an Empty CupIt is common in the United States (with a culture of working until you drop) to forget that we must put aside time for ourselves. Only...
Phoenix MedleyJul 21, 20212 minWebsite Guidance for Nonprofit Start-UpsWhy Do I Need a Website? It is extremely important to have a place where future partners and supporters can learn more about who you are,...
Phoenix MedleyMay 11, 20214 minThree Activists Who Inspire My SoulIn recent years, there has been a spike in youth activism. Young voices all around the world are making themselves heard, advocating for...
Phoenix MedleyApr 13, 20213 minMy Ideas for Living a More Sustainable and Generous LifeSometimes it’s easy to feel as if we aren’t doing enough. Oftentimes I’ll see people going on expensive mission trips to help those in...
Phoenix MedleyJan 27, 20212 minSocial Media Tips & TricksSocial media is becoming more and more necessary for nonprofit organizations to share information and make themselves known, especially...
Gabriel GallegoJan 12, 20213 minThe Performing Arts Needed More Than EverLast month I had the opportunity to listen in on a SEED Impact meeting with members of the Arts Education Department at the New Jersey...
Phoenix MedleyNov 19, 20202 min“A Space to Be”Extreme Kids and Crew is a nonprofit organization that gives children a place to express their creativity and be themselves.
Gabriel Gallego and Phoenix MedleyOct 22, 20204 minA Hug Can Make All the DifferenceI’m Zoe, age 15. On September 23rd Gabriel and I listened to “Anything But Normal” a virtual roundtable hosted by You Gotta Believe. Two…
Gabriel GallegoOct 7, 20202 minMentoring Youth of Color for the Benefit of Mind, Body, and Soul: The Opportunity of Sole Train March of this year sent shockwaves throughout the country; the healthcare system became overwhelmed…
Gabriel GallegoSep 14, 20203 minRacism and Healing – Focus on Youth WorkersThis week I got to meet members of the Trinity Boston Counseling Center (TBCC), a project of Trinity Boston Connects. TBCC provides mental…
Melinda LackeyMay 18, 20202 minMAKE YOUR RESULTS SHINE WITH SEED IMPACT!Frontline nonprofits are extraordinarily busy now, but also more reflective than usual in the creative mess of things. The reflective...
Melinda LackeyMar 26, 20202 minINSPIRATION IN DARK TIMESWe are all adjusting to a different way of life. Fear of a highly contagious new virus is one challenge. Enforced physical distance is...
Barry Kibel and Melinda LackeyAug 6, 20194 minUsing Stories with Numbers to Reveal Social-Emotional ImpactWhat difference do stories make in out-of-school program evaluations? The best evidence of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) is found in...
Melinda LackeyJan 16, 20193 minHow Are You Capturing Your Program’s Impact on Young People?We’ve recently been delighted at SEED Impact to work with a range of diverse social programs that wanted assistance to report the...
Melinda LackeyJun 3, 20185 minCan You Really Fulfill That Promise?"Until you learn to say no, you only have half a life." - Anonymous Those of us working in nonprofits do not seek an easy way of life. ...
Melinda LackeyJan 30, 20183 minLet’s practice our Three-Step!Every day is a good day to re-up our commitment to enrolling new partners in our work! The good news is that we can hone our own...
Melinda LackeyJan 17, 20183 minWill You Join The Dance?How do you go about enrolling partners in your mission? Enrollment is a craft. It is much like dancing. Anyone can practice, build...