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

Small Nonprofit: Fundraising Tips, Leadership Strategies, and Community-Centric Solutions

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:

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:

• Kimberley McKenzie Website
• Why Well-Being is a Skill
• When the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress
• Trauma Informed Leadership
• Connect with Maria Rio
• Connect with Kimberley McKenzie
• Watch this episode on YouTube.

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