The Happy Healthy Fundraiser: Impact
without Burnout Beth Kanter, Master Trainer, Speaker, Author February 14, 2018

@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 • Creating A Self-Care Plan • Habit Change • Activating a Culture of Wellbeing in the Workplace • Examples • Framework Agenda http://bethkanter.wikispaces.com/firespring

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

Test Results
150

Where do you find the
time in your work day?

Allen Kwabena Frompong Black Lives
Matter NYC

Happy Healthy Nonprofit Book http://bit.ly/happyhealthynpbook
We- Care Self- Care

Why is burnout so common
in the nonprofit sector and especially for fundraisers?

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

BURNOUT IS SNEAKY

The 4 Stages of Nonprofit
Burnout Passion Driven Passion Waning Passion Challenged Passion Depleted Take Assessment: http://bit.ly/np-burnout

What is your stress trigger?
How do you react?

What’s Your Personal Chaos Index?

Self-Care: Many Ways To Put
On Oxygen Mask Self-Care is about revitalization. It includes any deliberate and consistent habits you create to enhance your overall well being.

Protect Your Sleep What happens
when you don’t get enough sleep? How many hours of sleep per night does you need?

Tip: Create A Calm Bedtime
Routine

Heart disease Diabetes Bad Back
Brain Fog Strained Neck

Beverly Trayner-Wenger List of Standing
Desk Resources http://bethkanter.wikispaces.com/walk Stand Up At Work

Tip: Walk More

We have no downtime 52%
of smartphone owners check their phones a few times an hour or more. Behavior Addiction

Take Control of Your Mobile
Phone • Turn off all notifications except from people • Type to launch apps • Go grayscale • Tools on home screen • Scramble Apps • Remove or move work apps into folders on 3rd or 4th screens after hours or vacation • Gboard and Forest Apps (List: http://bit.ly/HHNP-APPS) • More Tips (http://humanetech.com/take-control/)

Unplug regularly & often

Tip: Go On A News
Diet • Consume news for specified time and sources per day • News meditation – be in the present moment when consuming • Remove news notifications • Take a break from Facebook

Tip: Try Meditative Art

TIP: Schedule Quiet Time

Tip: Take Real Vacations

Write A Self-Care Plan

1 Make It Tiny 2
Find A Spot 3 Train the Cycle The Secret to Creating New Self-Habits That Stick! BJ Fogg: Tiny Habits Framework

A Simple Way To Practice
Mindfulness At Work -Two Minutes of Focusing on Breath -Two Minutes of No Agenda

Creating A Mindfulness Habit Trigger

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

Avoid Quick Fixes

The Five F’s Brainstorm 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? Source: Laura Putnum Process -Establish Committee -Get feedback and generate ideas -Pick easy wins for first project -Keep iterating

Interfaith Youth Core – Bottom
Up and Top Down • Leadership supported an employee “Giddy” committee • Feedback on how to improve wellbeing (health, happiness, productivity) • One idea: “Creativity Time” – three hours per month to visit a museum – employee handbook • No one used it until Executive Director started to use it

United Way in South Dakota:
Moving Together • 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

Creating An Organization That Values
Focus Time/Space

Intentional Focus on Culture Change

Getting Started • Staff meeting
to do assessments, create self-care plans, and brainstorm ideas for workplace • Accountability buddies • Make small changes • Does not have to cost a lot of money

Summary • Self-care is not
just about kale smoothies and massages, it is part of doing the work • Bringing well being into the workplace is all about culture change, quick fixes don’t work • Benefits include recruiting top talent, retention, reduced health costs, and more • Start practicing self-care and start the discussion at your nonprofit

Many More Tips in the
Book www.bethkanter.org The Happy Healthy Nonprofit http://bit.ly/happyhealthynpbook