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

Nov 19, 2024

Kimberley McKenzie, a seasoned charity executive turned leadership coach, shares her expertise on nonprofit wellness. She discusses the urgent human resource crisis in the sector and introduces the four C’s framework for creating high-performing teams. Kimberley emphasizes the importance of embedding wellness into organizational strategy and adopting trauma-informed practices. She offers actionable tips on investing in coaching and supporting team emotional well-being, while highlighting the role of gratitude and self-compassion in transforming workplace culture.

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Kimberley McKenzie

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Quick takeaways

Investing in coaching for nonprofit leaders can significantly enhance team performance and foster a culture of well-being and collaboration.

Creating a supportive workplace culture rooted in trust and open communication is essential for reducing burnout and improving organizational effectiveness.

Deep dives

Transforming Nonprofit Leadership Through Coaching

Effective coaching plays a crucial role in enhancing leadership within nonprofit organizations. Leaders in the sector often find themselves overwhelmed, impacting their ability to support others. Investing in coaching can lead to significant improvements in team dynamics and organizational culture, where even two hours a month can provide the necessary pause for reflection and strategizing. This transformative process not only aids individual leaders but also fosters a collaborative environment for the entire team.

Intro

2min

Cultivating Wellness in Nonprofits

19min

Transforming Mindsets Through Intentional Gratitude and Self-Compassion

5min

Empowering Leadership Through Sponsorship and Coaching

3min

Cultivating Wellness Through Self-Assessment

6min

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 – 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.

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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:

Invest in coaching: Support managers with coaching to improve team performance and workplace culture.
Adopt trauma-informed practices: Recognize and address the emotional well-being of your team.
Embed wellness in strategy: Align organizational priorities and budgets with the well-being of your staff.

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