On a Mission for Nonprofit Leaders shares practical ideas and inspiring conversations to help nonprofits grow, strengthen funding, and increase their impact. John Gillespie and Kim Bulger talk with Suzanne Smith, CEO at Social Impact Architects and author of the new book, The Nonprofit Flywheel: A Playbook for Sustainable Growth, Smarter Strategy & Lasting Impact. We take a closer look at the burnout crisis facing nonprofits and what it reveals about how organizations lead and operate. Burnout has reached crisis levels, with 77% of nonprofit staff experiencing it, according to the Nonprofit Hive. Suzanne shares what she’s seen over 30 years and why nonprofit burnout should be viewed as a leadership problem.
Suzanne Smith is a nationally recognized nonprofit strategist, speaker, and author who believes everyone can be a changemaker. As CEO of Social Impact Architects, she has spent 30 years advising nonprofits and social entrepreneurs on how to design strategic solutions to our most pressing social issues. She also authors Social TrendSpotter, named a top nonprofit blog by The Huffington Post. Her new book, The Nonprofit Flywheel, is a practical playbook for sustainable growth filled with real-world examples, reflection questions, and downloadable tools designed to turn ideas into action. Download the free ebook or order a copy today.