Ever stare at your computer thinking "there HAS to be a better way to do this"? Like that task at work that takes 3x longer than it should. The one everyone complains about but nobody fixes.You know it needs to change. You might even know HOW to fix it. But telling your boss? That feels risky. What if they think you're just complaining? What if you come across as difficult? What if they say no and then it's just...awkward?In my early 20s I was the silently suffering employee. Now I'm the boss wishing people would just TELL me when something's broken before we waste months (or years) doing it the hard way. So I pulled Stacy in for this one to get her take on both sides of this conversation.

In this episode, we cover:

• How to decide if it's actually worth bringing up (or if you just need a Coke and a walk)
• The 9 questions to ask yourself before approaching your boss
• How to approach different types of bosses strategically
• What to say (and what NOT to say) to look entrepreneurial instead of difficult
• When to just quit instead—because sometimes that IS the answer

Fair warning: This is a long one. But if you're thinking "I can't do another day of THIS"—it might be exactly what you need. Want more? Check out the full blog post with all the details at https://mayecreate.com/?p=125633

Quick question: If someone landed on your home page right now, would they know what you do in nano seconds? Or would they have to scroll, squint, and guess?

Most home pages fall into one of two traps: they're either cluttered and confusing, or they're an image desert with no actual words explaining what you do. Either way, visitors can't figure out what you offer—so they just leave.

Your home page isn't a novel. And it's not a photo gallery. It's a receptionist. It should greet people, tell them what you do, and point them where they need to go. That's it.

In this episode, we break down exactly what your home page needs to do (and what it definitely doesn't need to do):

• The billboard test—can someone understand what you do at 70mph?
• Why your header area matters more than you think
• How to prove you're awesome without just saying "we're awesome" over and over
• Plus, using AI as a tool (not a crutch) to evaluate and improve your page

If your home page hasn't been updated in a while—or you're not totally sure it's doing its job—this one's for you.

Read the fully formatted blog post to accompany this episode at: https://mayecreate.com/blog/home-page-design-tips/

Your year-end campaign emails are probably amazing. Your social posts? On point. Your stories? Compelling.

But if your website doesn’t back it up during December, none of that matters.

We've seen it happen too many times. Nonprofits pour everything into their year-end campaigns only to have the donation process fall apart at the very last step.

So Stacy and Monica made you a checklist.✨

This podcast/blog post combo has 15 tasks organized into three categories:

• 5 critical must-dos (your donation form HAS to work)
• 4 quick fact-checks (trust-builders that take minutes)
• 6 conversion boosters (tackle now or add to next year's list)

Don’t let 15 tasks scare you off, it’s okay if you can’t do everything on this list before your campaign kicks off. Start with the critical stuff (testing that donation form), then tackle what you can.

A working donation form on a slightly outdated site always beats a broken form on a beautiful one every single time.

Your donors are ready to give. Make sure your site is ready to receive.

And even if you don’t look at the blog or listen to the podcast - GO TEST YOUR DONATION FORM ON A PHONE.

Read the fully formatted blog post to accompany this episode at: https://mayecreate.com/blog/nonprofit-year-end-giving-website-checklist/