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This October, we’re diving into a must-read for anyone who wants to make a lasting impact in the nonprofit sector without sacrificing personal well-being: The Happy, Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact Without Burnout. Written by two renowned experts, Beth Kanter and Aliza Sherman, this book is packed with practical strategies for achieving sustainable success.
What You’ll Learn in October’s Book:
The Happy, Healthy Nonprofit addresses one of the biggest issues in our field—burnout. This book explores how the culture of overwork affects nonprofit professionals and offers actionable advice on how to avoid the pitfalls of burnout while still leading effectively. Through real-life examples and research-backed strategies, you’ll discover how to:
- Recognize and Break Free from the “Sacrifice Syndrome”: Understand how the culture of self-sacrifice leads to burnout and diminished effectiveness.
- Implement Self-Care and Resilience Practices: Learn strategies for maintaining your energy and enthusiasm, even in high-pressure environments.
- Create Healthier Organizational Cultures: Explore how leaders can model well-being, set boundaries, and create a supportive work culture for their teams.
- Leverage Technology for Balance: Use digital tools mindfully to enhance productivity without overwhelming yourself.
By reading and discussing this book together, we’ll explore ways to build stronger, healthier nonprofits—both for ourselves and our teams. Each week, we’ll focus on specific sections of the book, and I’ll provide a weekly reading guide to help you dive deeper into the topics and reflect on how they apply to your work.
October’s Reading Schedule:
- Week 1 (Oct 1 – Oct 7): Introduction & Chapters 1-2
- Week 2 (Oct 8 – Oct 14): Chapters 3-5
- Week 3 (Oct 15 – Oct 21): Chapters 6-8
- Week 4 (Oct 22 – Oct 29): Chapters 9-Conclusion
We’ll wrap up October’s book with a special Zoom session on Saturday, November 2nd at 12:00 PM, where we’ll reflect on the lessons learned and discuss how to implement these strategies in our daily lives.
How to Join the Nonprofit Book Club
Joining is easy! Just follow these steps:
- Sign Up: Click here to join the Nonprofit Book Club and receive updates on our monthly book selections, reading schedules, and discussion prompts.
- Get the Book: Grab a copy of our current book and start reading! Whether you prefer a physical book, e-book, or audiobook, make sure you’re ready to dive in with us.
- Join the Discussion: Become part of our Facebook Group, Fundraising Book Club, where we share insights, post discussion prompts, and connect throughout the month.
- Tune in for the Zoom Wrap-Up: Don’t miss our end-of-month Zoom call, where we bring it all together and explore the book’s impact on our work and lives.
Let’s Build a Healthier Nonprofit Community Together!
Our Nonprofit Book Club isn’t just about reading—it’s about building a community of like-minded professionals who are committed to leading with purpose, growing their skills, and taking care of themselves along the way. We believe that when nonprofit leaders and staff are healthier and happier, they’re better equipped to create lasting change.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of this journey.
➡️ Join the Nonprofit Book Club Today
If you have any questions or need more information, feel free to reach out at alesha@aleshamathis.com.
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