Balanced Good

It's finally here! We are thrilled to announce the launch of our Parental Leave in a Day Program. In this program we will work with expecting parents and employers to create a robust and action-based plan so when a parental leave starts there is a clear path forward around the work that needs to be done. This program is available to any US or Canadian-based non-profits and covers a variety of roles, not just fundraising. We want to work with you to create a roadmap -- this way the work gets done, the parent (to-be) is supported, and everyone can breathe a sigh of relief. Want more information visit https://lnkd.in/gBXPR_SE today! #parentalleave #nonprofits #workingparents

We've created this new webinar together with our friends at The 519 on how to build a parental leave program that is inclusive and affirming for 2SLGBTQ+ staff. Join us! November 6th, 1:00-2:30 pm, on zoom! This session is open to all but is geared towards non-profit leaders, HR professionals, and working parents. Please share with your networks. Topics covered include: - Key learnings about diverse gender and sexuality among families, people who parent and caregivers. - Practical considerations for developing a parental leave policy that is inclusive of 2SLGBTQ+ communities. - Strategies for advocating for supported parental leave options at your workplace. The session is $25 and all proceeds go to The 519 💖 If you have questions or are experiencing barriers in accessing this course, please contact: training@The519.org Link to register >> https://bit.ly/3NqKnQh

Working and leading in the non-profit sector is tough. How do you meet organizational goals while also experiencing staffing gaps, changes, and turnover? Check out this upcoming workshop for non-profit leaders and managers: Lacey Kempinski will join our friends at Laridae to discuss strategies to help refocus your leadership energy, ensure you can thoughtfully maintain staffing and fill staffing gaps, and ensure you can focus on the most important thing for your organization: your mission. Date: November 5, 10:00-11:30 am EST Link to register >>> https://lnkd.in/gm3QqTRd This session is for ED's, organizational leaders, program leaders, or anyone who manages staff and has experienced staffing gaps and leaves. See you there! 💻

Did you catch Lacey on the We Are For Good podcast last week? Tune in for a great discussion on postpartum mental health, the need for greater investment (including from boards!) in parental leave top-ups, and the importance of creating more sustainable work models in the non-profit sector. 🎧 Listen here >> https://lnkd.in/gCeQGwhV

Meet Lacey. As the founder of Balanced Good, she turned her challenges with postpartum depression and anxiety into a powerful mission to reshape parental leave in the nonprofit sector. As a mom of three, she gets how challenging it can be to build a career as a leader in the nonprofit sector while balancing the demands of parenthood💼👶 A sustainable work model isn't just good for people; it's good for business. Tune in to explore how organizations can prioritize wellness, create realistic workloads, and normalize taking breaks to combat burnout. 💡 Learn -The state of paid leave in the nonprofit sector -The importance of sustainable work models  -How to advocate for paid leave 🎧 https://lnkd.in/g_Zr9JCT

Talk to us about your parental leave. We want to know all the details... ❓Did you get parental leave top up? ❓Did you feel supported? ❓Was your position back filled? ❓What made your leave feel special? ❓Did something make you feel unsupported? At Balanced Good we are working to create additional resources for organizations and individuals to help navigate the parental leave process. We've developed a Parental Leave Top-Up Case for Support (link below), and would love to hear from you on what we should focus on next. Drop a comment below or send us a DM, your insight is beyond valuable. #parentalleave #workingparents #nonprofits #socialimpact

We are loving the impacts of this policy shift - Hong Kong increased their maternity leave by four weeks in 2020 and the result is a 22% drop in postpartum depression. The study also found that the increase in maternity leave amounts is associated with a 33% decrease in mothers reporting that their emotional wellbeing negatively affected their ability to care for their infants. https://lnkd.in/gGeYXvJB

New on the blog today Chavisa Horemans from The Mother Corp. writes about trauma and parenting. Entering parenthood can unearth existing traumas, or can often be a traumatic experience itself. Sleepless nights, hormonal shifts, challenges with feeding, insufficient wrap around supports, the financial squeeze of being off work -- it can be a lot. Chavisa shares about the importance of seeking out and providing trauma-informed supports for new parents. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gB6dHHdt

We're looking forward to attending this webinar hosted by Ontario Nonprofit Network on Thursday about developing sector-wide benefits, like a sector-wide pension plan in Ontario. Did you know that 77% of the non-profit workforce in Ontario is women and they can work their whole career in the sector and still retire in poverty? Sector-wide solutions are one tool that can make real change in the lives of non-profit workers who otherwise may not have access to critical worker benefits like pensions. And we're especially eager to move the conversation forward about sector-wide approaches to parental leave top-ups 👀

Are you a working parent with kids back in school this week? Check out this fun article outlining back to school tips from elementary and high school kids' perspectives. What are your favourite back to school tips? #backtoschool #workingparents #worklifebalance