The Happy Healthy Nonprofit:
Strategies for Impact Without Burnout Beth Kanter, Master Trainer, Speaker, Author November, 2017

@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

• Nonprofit Professionals • Understanding
Burnout and Self-­‐Care • Nonprofit Organizations • Nonprofit Case Studies What I’m going to talk about ….. http://bethkanter.wikispaces.com/michigan

Beth 399 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?

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 into your self-­‐ care plan? Mindful Moment

From Self-­Care to WE-­Care ●
Leadership ● Employee Engagement ● Culture Change ● Programs and Activities ● Nudges and Cues ● Policies, Strategy

Avoid
Quick
Fixes

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

Crisis
Response
Network
Employee
Engagement

Intentional Focus on Culture Change

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!

Thank you! www.bethkanter.org The Happy
Healthy Nonprofit http://bit.ly/happyhealthynpbook