The Happy Healthy Nonprofit:

Strategies for Impact Without Burnout

Beth Kanter, Master Trainer, Speaker, Author

October 24, 2017 Nonprofit Day

@kanter

www.bethkanter.org

Beth Kanter: Master Trainer, Speaker, Author and

Nonprofit Thought Leader

Poll

What is your nonprofit’s

experience with wellbeing in

the workplace?

Not discussed

Employees are encouraged to

do it on their own

There are periodic activities for

wellness or wellbeing

Our nonprofit has a

strategy/plan/policy for a

comprehensive program

SLI.DO ERIE

• Nonprofit Professionals • Understanding Burnout and Self-Care • Creating A Self-Care Plan

• Nonprofit Organizations • Leadership, Employee Engagement,

and Culture Change • Nonprofit Case Studies

What I’m going to talk about …..

Slides and Resources http://bethkanter.wikispaces.com/erie

Beth

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Beth’s Story: Why A Book on Self-Care

Healthy Range

>150

Test Results

Too Much of This …

Too Much of That

A Little Bit of That

Way Too Much of This ….

Working nights and weekends Sleep deprivation No vacation or down time

Triglycerides: Test Results

150

Where do you find the time in your

work day?

Allen Kwabena Frompong Black Lives Matter NYC

Why is burnout so common in the nonprofit sector?

Burnout is a state of emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion that occurs when we feel overwhelmed by too many demands, too few resources, and too little recovery time.

The Symptoms of Burnout

Emotional

Exhaustion

Cynicism

Detachment

Fatigue

Loss of

enjoyment

Insomnia

Pessimism

Forgetfulness

Impaired

concentration

Isolation

Detachment

Increased illness

Loss of appetite

Lack of

Accomplishment

Anxiety

Apathy

Hopelessness

Depression

Increased irritability

Anger

Lack of productivity

Poor performance

And burnout is sneaky!

The 4 Stages of Burnout

Passion Driven

Passion Waning

Passion Challenged

Passion Depleted

The Nonprofit Burnout Assessment

What’s Your Personal Chaos Index?

Share Pair What is your stress trigger?

Sli.do

ERIE

What is Self-Care?

Self-Care is about revitalization. It includes any deliberate and consistent habits you create to enhance your overall well being.

5 Spheres of Happy Healthy Living

Protect Your Sleep

Stand Up at Work

Beverly Trayner-Wenger

Walking As Work Resources http://bethkanter.wikispaces.com/walk

Walk More

Schedule Quiet Time

Take Real Vacations

Project Time Off: Taking vacation time results in greater success at work

Write A Self-Care Plan

• What is one self-care habit you want to build?

Mindful Moment

From Self-Care to WE-Care

● Leadership ● Employee Engagement ● Culture Change ● Programs and Activities ● Nudges and Cues ● Policies, Strategy

Avoid Quick Fixes

Intentional Focus on Culture Change

Engage Staff in Conversation About Wellbeing

1: Functioning Do people have what they need to do their job? 2: Feelings Do people feel appreciated and respected? 3: Friendship Do people feel connected to one another? 4: Forward Do people feel like they have opportunities for growth? 5: Fulfillment Do people feel like they are inspired and working towards a higher purpose? Laura Putnam – 5 F’s Framework

Listening and Engaging Employees

• Twice daily all staff walk or movement

• Started with listening and engaging with employees

• Wellness coaching and experiment 10 years ago

• Now part of culture

Crisis Response Network Employee Engagement

Summary

• Self-care is not just about kale smoothies and massages, it is part of doing the work

• Burnout is sneaky, understand if you are depleting your passion for fundraising without refueling

• Self-care is intentional habit change • Well being into the workplace is all about culture

change, leadership, and employee engagement. It doesn’t have to be expensive

• Pick one small self-care habit that you can create and build into your life today and courage others in your organization to do the same!

Thank you!

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The Happy Healthy Nonprofit http://bit.ly/happyhealthynpbook