Click for Full-Size Version of Infographic Note from Beth: Online harassment is a problem especially for nonprofits that are doing advocacy for controversial issues. My colleague Hannah Brennan, Senior Manager at Social Misfits Media, has written this post to share with a useful infographic on how to deal with trolls online. A Guide to Dealing with Online Harassment for Non-Profits One in eight Britons have been harassed online, according to a recent YouGov report. … [Read more...]
5 Common Nonprofit Workplace Stress Triggers and Tips for Addressing Them
It is coming up on three years since I first published the Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Impact without Burnout and thrilled to see more people and publications talking about well-being in the nonprofit sector. As I travel around and facilitate retreats with nonprofit organizations or master classes at nonprofit conferences as well as webinars on the topic, I've noticed some common themes related to stress trigger in the nonprofit workplace. Here is they are and some tips for addressing … [Read more...]
The Nonprofit's Guide To Inclusive Walking Meetings: Strolling Meetings
Meetings can not only be a waste of time if they are not well designed, but can also zap our energy. Even worse, the meeting can be so boring that participants tune out or cancel. One way to shake things is up to host a “Strolling” Meeting. A strolling meeting is a meeting where everyone is moving – either rolling or walking – and does not have to take place inside a conference room. It is called “Strolling” (not walking) to be inclusive. People who use wheelchairs, roll instead of walk. The “S” … [Read more...]
A Meeting Ritual To Get Rid of Unnecessary Meetings That Waste Time
The Meeting Escape Hatch: Ritual Design Lab for Org Change from Margaret Hagan on Vimeo. I've been interested in organizational rituals that build resilience. Being in a meeting that is a waste of your time can suck your energy. How many meetings are you invited to that you where it isn't mission critical that you attend? What if you reclaim that wasted time? What if every meeting in your organization was optional? This is small, fun ritual for the start of meetings, … [Read more...]
Why and How Rituals Build Resilience in the Nonprofit Workplace
Last week I presented a session at the Nonprofit Technology Conference called "Activating A Culture of Resilience for Sustainable Impact," with fellow NTEN board members, Ananda Leeke & Meico Whitlock as well as Carrie Rice. We each tackled a different aspect of resilience. I presented and facilitated a small group activity on rituals. The Power of Workplace Rituals To Nurture Resilience Rituals are intentional small, tangible acts done routinely and carry meaning. Rituals have been … [Read more...]
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