Nonprofit Burnout Prevention: Building Resilient and High-Performing Teams

Image for The Small Nonprofit podcast on preventing burnout. Bold white text reads '5 Wellness Strategies to Prevent Burnout' on yellow background with lightning bolts. Smiling woman outlined in white. The Small Nonprofit logo top right.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

Sick and tired of constantly feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and burned out? Join Maria and Kimberley McKenzie in this insightful episode on nonprofit burnout prevention.

Kimberley shares her transformative 4C framework—Culture, Confidence, Collaboration, and Coaching—to help organizations reduce staff burnout, enhance team resilience, and create sustainable impact.

From addressing trauma-informed leadership to fostering trust and loyalty, this episode equips nonprofit leaders with actionable strategies to prioritize well-being and combat burnout.

Nonprofit Burnout Prevention: Building Resilient and High-Performing Teams with Kimberley McKenzie

Nonprofit Burnout Prevention – The Highlights:

  • The impact of nonprofit burnout prevention on staff retention and organizational success.

  • The 4C framework for building resilient nonprofit teams.

  • How trauma-informed leadership supports overwhelmed staff.

  • Tips for fostering collaboration and enhancing team trust.

  • Practical steps to empower nonprofit managers and address burnout head-on.

🎧 Listen to more episodes for actionable fundraising tips and insights on nonprofit leadership, nonprofit governance, donor retention, productivity & tools, and donor engagement strategies that work! We're here to eliminate nonprofit burnout and boost your donations!

About Kimberley McKenzie:

Kimberley is a charity executive, certified fundraising executive, AFP Master Trainer and consultant who has raised millions of dollars. Today, she's a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) helping others navigate the complexities of life and work. Her practice is dedicated to those who strive to make a difference in the world. She believes in the power of health and well-being, meaningful connections, and lifting each other up.

Actionable Tips for Nonprofit Leaders to Prevent Burnout:

  1. Invest in coaching: Support managers with coaching to improve team performance and workplace culture.

  2. Adopt trauma-informed practices: Recognize and address the emotional well-being of your team.

  3. Embed wellness in strategy: Align organizational priorities and budgets with the well-being of your staff.

Resources and Links:

Maria

Maria leads the Further Together team. Maria came to Canada as a refugee at an early age. After being assisted by many charities, Maria devoted herself to working in non-profit.

Maria has over a decade of fundraising experience. She is a sought-after speaker on issues related to innovative stewardship, building relationships, and Community-Centric Fundraising. She has spoken at AFP ICON and Congress, for Imagine Canada, APRA, Xlerate, MNA, and more. She has been published nationally, and was a finalist for the national 2022 Charity Village Best Individual Fundraiser Award. Maria also hosts The Small Nonprofit podcast and sits on the Board of Living Wage Canada.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariario/
Previous
Previous

Nonprofit SEO Made Simple: Build Funnels that Boost Donations & Donor Engagement

Next
Next

Nonprofit Community Building in Challenging Times: Data from Canada Helps' 2024 Giving Report