The Nonprofit Hive’s Post

👀 I see you, nonprofit leader. 🥱 Working late nights. 🤤 Skipping lunch. 📩 Answering "emergency" emails on weekends. 🙋🏼♀️ Putting everyone else's needs before your own. You do it because you care 💜 Because the mission matters 💜 Because people are counting on you 💜 But here's the truth: Your wellbeing isn't separate from your mission - it's essential to it. • When you're burned out, your decision-making suffers • When you're exhausted, your creativity dims • When you're overwhelmed, your impact diminishes The most powerful thing you can do for your mission? Take care of its greatest asset: YOU 💜 Share this with a fellow nonprofit leader who needs this reminder today. Sometimes, the simplest message from a friend can be the permission we need to prioritize our wellbeing. 💕 Tag them below 👇 or send it to them privately if that feels better. Let them know they're not alone in this journey. #Nonprofit #NonprofitLeader #LeadersAndLearners #LeadershipDevelopment #LeadershipCoach #NonprofitCoach #WomanLeaders

👀 I see you, nonprofit leader. 🥱 Working late nights. 🤤 Skipping lunch. 📩 Answering "emergency" emails on weekends. 🙋🏼♀️ Putting everyone else's needs before your own. You do it because you care 💜 Because the mission matters 💜 Because people are counting on you 💜 But here's the truth: Your wellbeing isn't separate from your mission - it's essential to it. • When you're burned out, your decision-making suffers • When you're exhausted, your creativity dims • When you're overwhelmed, your impact diminishes The most powerful thing you can do for your mission? Take care of its greatest asset: YOU 💜 Share this with a fellow nonprofit leader who needs this reminder today. Sometimes, the simplest message from a friend can be the permission we need to prioritize our wellbeing. 💕 Tag them below 👇 or send it to them privately if that feels better. Let them know they're not alone in this journey. #Nonprofit #NonprofitLeader #LeadersAndLearners #LeadershipDevelopment #LeadershipCoach #NonprofitCoach #WomanLeaders

Nonprofit work is heart work, but it’s also hard work. Often times, nonprofits have a very lean structure because they need every penny to go towards carrying out their mission. But having a small staff means everyone wears many hats. That means that the CEO or Executive Director may also be the grant writer, grants manager, fiscal manager, director of development, program manager, administrative assistant, etc. Did you get tired reading that? Because I certainly got tired just writing it. Now imagine how that CEO or Executive Director feels who’s in the thick of it each and every day. They often find themselves managing the crisis of the day, but never actually having time to get their work done. If this is your reality, you’ll burn out quickly. Your heart that was once so open and willing to do the work will turn cold, hard, and bitter. That’s no way to work or live. So how do we fix it? 1. Start by attending this FREE virtual summit that will refill your cup. Trina Ramsey is a former nonprofit executive that knows exactly how to help you get excited again about the work that you do. Because you truly CANNOT pour from an empty cup. 2. Next, think about what it is that your organization is truly trying to accomplish. What do you need to get it done? Is it more funding? Did you recently receive funding and now you need someone to manage the funds and the program to stay in compliance? Or do you need to create a strategic plan to ensure the long term sustainability of your organization? 3. Finally, let me help you answer these questions. Whether it’s identifying and/or writing grants for expansion, diversifying your revenue stream, managing grant funds and/or programs, or planning for the next year or so for the organization, I’m here to help. I want to help you continue making an impact in your community. #nonprofits #springforwardintoexcellence

🎉 Congrats to my fundraising friends on the end of a successful year! 🎉 I know, I know, "there is still time to make those final asks and follow-ups..." To that little voice, I say STOP! 🛑 REST is also a vital part of the fundraiser process. 😴 👉 A Center for Effective Philanthropy study cites that 95% of nonprofit leaders are worried about burnout! That’s nearly everyone! And it’s not just personal—it’s professional. A whopping 76% say burnout is "getting in the way of their organization’s mission." Let’s face it: fundraising is tough. It’s late nights, endless events, constant asks, and the emotional weight of making an impact. It’s no wonder 34% of leaders say "burnout is a significant issue." If the change makers are running on empty, how can change happen? I say if you want 2025 to break fundraising records: ✅ prioritize mental health ✅ build sustainable practices ✅ give your team the time and space they need to recharge. A burned-out team can’t light the way—but a healthy, supported team can ignite transformation. Shout out to Christopher Scroggin, Jeff Schiefelbein, Nick Bezner, Michael Mitchell, Madeline McCoy, and so many others for leading by example when it comes to healthy thriving business practices. How is your organization tackling this? Share some ideas and incites in the comments! 🔥 #NonprofitLeadership #BurnoutPrevention #Fundraising

Did you know that over 50% of nonprofit professionals experience burnout, leading many to leave the sector altogether? 😮💨 At Essentia, we believe the essence of social impact work is people. Always. 📌 It is essential to invest in building a supportive and motivating workplace environment for the people that bring organizations' mission, vision and values to life. Dive into our easy and budget-friendly tips to create a positive environment where your team can thrive. 👉🏾 Save this post for future reference! 👉🏾 Share with a fellow nonprofit leader who needs this! 👉🏾 Comment below with staff appreciation activities that you've used to keep your team motivated and passionate about your mission . . . #NonprofitSuccess #LeadershipGoals #NonprofitLife #WorkplaceCulture #TeamGrowth #Innovation #WomenInLeadership #NonprofitTips #NonprofitCommunity #NonprofitHacks #LeadershipDevelopment #NonprofitConsulting

Let's say you're in the nonprofit sector, and you could use advice — about whatever: being a boss; having a boss; management; fundraising; burnout; work-life balance; afternoon snacks. The Leadership desk at Nonprofit Quarterly is interested in sourcing such questions and providing such advice as best we can. Please hit me up however you like, we can keep inquiries anonymous no prob, and let's see if we can't come up with some actual solutions. {This is the first what I anticipate will be a recurring solicitation} — IT

"𝐈 𝐚𝐦 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐚𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫," stated a nonprofit Executive Director (ED) at an event that I was at over the weekend. The power in that statement. I've been thinking about it all weekend. I've worked with many Executive Directors in the nonprofit space, and here are the observations I've seen and what I've heard from other ED's, especially women of color EDs. I see many who work nonstop. ✖️They don't know how to turn off their work day. ✖️They don't know how to truly disconnect while on vacation (they're lugging their laptop). I hear them say: ⛔I need the board to know that I can run this organization. ⛔I need to prove to the board that I can raise X amount of money. ⛔Once, I do this [insert what ever goal that is], then I'll be able to slow down. In my coaching work with EDs, many times, we spend time working on ✅establishing and communicating boundaries ✅delegating work ✅prioritizing projects ✅leaning into our zones of genius ✅mindset shifts So, hear a woman of color Executive Director, successfully running and scaling a nonprofit, confidently make this statement was so refreshing. Why? Because, it's an example of "what is." Of what is possible and that it is possible in the nonprofit sector. Curious.....what have you observed from other nonprofit executive directors or CEO's? #thecareergem #leadership #nonprofit

Are you giving enough attention to your own growth and development as a Nonprofit Executive? 🤔 I've been dogsitting/housesitting for my sister and brother-in-law this weekend. 🐶 🏡 They have the most amazing and abundant pomegranate and avocado trees in their backyard. They take care of their trees and their trees take care of them. 🥑 🌳 On the other hand, many friends/colleagues I know lament that their fruit trees fail to produce much. Their trees' conditions are clearly different which require adjustments to water, soil , sun, etc. Yet we often fail to recognize when extra attention and adjustments are needed. 🔎 Kinda like leadership. As nonprofit leaders, we need to adjust and adopt strategies most conducive to our unique conditions, culture and capabilities. I invite you to play in a new environment among peers and see what sprouts from there. 🪴 I'm offering two FREE Nonprofit Executive Mastermind Group Demos this week and next where you'll have the opportunity to "sample the soil" conducive to greater leadership growth and effectiveness. No further obligation necessary. Claim your spot by clicking on the Zoom registration links below (attend one or both): Option 1️⃣ Dec 12 - 4-5pm https://lnkd.in/gNeVY2kb Option 2️⃣ Dec 16 - 12-1pm https://lnkd.in/gHf27b3Z If neither of these dates/times work for you, DM me to discuss possible alternatives. #nonprofitmastermind #nonprofitexecutive #selfdevelopment

🌟 As we approach the end of the year, the hustle and bustle of annual giving can weigh heavily on nonprofit leaders. Amidst the pressure to do more and be better, let’s take a moment to pause and reflect on the importance of self-care. ✨ This winter, let's prioritize our well-being by finding small ways to self-soothe, relax, and reset. Whether it's enjoying a warm cup of tea, taking a peaceful walk in nature, or carving out some quiet time for reflection, every little bit counts. 💖 Your well-being is vital to the incredible work you do. Acknowledge your achievements, no matter how small, and remember that you are enough! 👉🏿Ready to discover the best self-care practices that suit your unique preferences? Take my Self Care Sensory Quiz today and unlock personalized strategies to nurture yourself during this busy season. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eeVuwBqN #SelfCareForLeaders #NonprofitLeadership #EndOfYearReflection #SelfAppreciation #TakeCareOfYou #SelfCareSensoryQuiz

Nonprofit leaders: please tend to the soil before you start planting seeds. 🌷 🌱 ..... When nonprofits reach out to me for consulting support, the #1 thing they share at nearly every discovery call is: "we need to launch a strategic plan and set ambitious goals." I first affirm their excitement for their mission, and then gently take them through a series of questions to gauge how the organization is doing: ✅ How engaged and healthy is your board? How is recruitment going? ✅ How is your CEO/ED doing? Do they feel supported as a leader and have the right capacity to be successful in their role? When was their last performance evaluation? ✅ How is the rest of your staff doing? Are they happy at work, and do they get along with your CEO/ED? ✅ What do annual budgeting, goal setting, and evaluation processes look like? How well are they working for you? ✅ How engaged is your board in fundraising and how enthusiastic is your CEO/ED in their fundraising role? 9 times out of 10, I get "eek" responses to all of the questions: "We don't have enough board members and don't get quorums for meetings." "Our ED is exhausted and we worry they might quit." "We didn't meet our fundraising goal last year." "What is annual goal setting? We don't do that." That is okay. There is no judgment here. Nonprofits are messy and and nonprofit leadership can be a very lonely place. But if you don't water your soil it's unlikely that the flowers will bloom. And then you'll feel more disappointed in the end. In order for nonprofits to make communities stronger, they have to get honest about their limitations and when shiny object syndrome is getting in the way of effective planning. If you're a nonprofit executive or board member, remember to give yourself grace and encourage your team to ask the clear and kind questions your organization needs to answer (and address) BEFORE launching into a strategic plan. The people you serve will thank you for it down the road. #nonprofits #goalsetting #annualoperations #nonprofitboards #leadership #strategicplanning #consulting #daringgreatly