Working Smarter: Three Tools to Boost Productivity and Efficiency

Nonprofit leaders and staff are working longer hours than ever—yet deadlines still slip, and burnout looms. This session introduces three proven strategies to help you reclaim your time and get more done. Attendees will leave with practical, ready-to-use techniques to work more efficiently, meet deadlines consistently, and create space for what matters most.

Who should attend: Nonprofit professionals at all levels—executive directors, managers, and staff—looking to improve efficiency and reduce burnout.

About the facilitator

Melanie Hedrick has more than 20 years of experience in growing business ventures at various stages of development. She began her career in the New York financial industry, creating operational and administrative teams, launching marketing and human resource departments, and providing ongoing oversight of these operations.

She has a B.S. in Business Administration and Management, a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.​

Melanie has also volunteered more than 25,000 hours providing humanitarian aid internationally and domestically, managing short term free medical clinics and primary education programs, coordinating with local government and partner liaisons in Africa, Central America, and other parts of the world.