nonprofit day 2017 - keynote
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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
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 is Self-Care?
Self-Care is about revitalization. It includes any deliberate and consistent habits you create to enhance your overall well being.
Stand Up at Work
Beverly Trayner-Wenger
Walking As Work Resources http://bethkanter.wikispaces.com/walk
From Self-Care to WE-Care
● Leadership ● Employee Engagement ● Culture Change ● Programs and Activities ● Nudges and Cues ● Policies, Strategy
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
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!