Who Burns Out, and Why?

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The social impact sector talks about burnout a lot—but the reality is that burnout is not experienced equally. Who Burns Out, and Why? explores how burnout is shaped by identity, organizational culture, systemic inequities, and the unique pressures of mission-driven work.

Drawing from national research, sector trends, and our direct experience supporting nonprofit and philanthropic leaders, this resource examines the populations experiencing burnout at accelerated and disproportionate rates. This resource offers a deeper, more equitable framework for understanding burnout—and a starting point for building workplace cultures where both impact and wellbeing can thrive.

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Manager & Supervisor Resource Kit

This resource kit is a free companion resource designed to help leaders move from burnout awareness to meaningful action. This was created for people managers, supervisors, and executive leaders who are looking to move their teams towards cultures wellbeing. The toolkit includes the following:

  • The Who Burns Out, and Why? Infographic

  • One (1) facilitation slide deck to better help your team understand how burnout manifests in the workplace

  • Three (3) unique team worksheets designed to spark honest dialogue and feedback

Whether you are leading a staff meeting, supervising a team, or beginning your organization’s wellbeing journey, these tools are designed to help you facilitate conversations with greater confidence, equity, and care.

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