Critical Conversation | Quiet Quitting, The Great Resignation, Employee Burnout, Reimagining the Workplace

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Join us for this FREE virtual discussion moderated by DMAW Board Member, Leadership and Organizational Coach, Katy Jordan for this critical conversation with Evan Wildstein and Michelle Flores Vryn, CFRE as they present the results of their fall 2023 Social Impact Staff Retention (SISR) project.

Quiet Quitting. The Great Resignation. Employee burnout. Reimagining the workplace.

We’ve all read the headlines and heard the buzzwords. We’ve seen our colleagues move on to new opportunities, we’ve onboarded and welcomed new staff, and many of us have also changed jobs within the last four years.

Organizations across all industries are experiencing challenges with employee retention. But employee retention at nonprofit organizations is being impacted at a higher rate.

Self-proclaimed “Nonprofiteers” Evan Wildstein and Michelle Flores Vryn, CFRE launched the inaugural Social Impact Staff Retention (SISR) project in the fall of 2023, surveying more than 250 nonprofit workers across the US. This is what SISR found:

• 74% of nonprofit workers are looking for a new job compared to 65% across all industries.
• 82% of nonprofit staffers with less than 10 years’ experience are searching for new jobs.
• Only 35% of nonprofit workers expressed a strong desire to remain working in the nonprofit industry.

What is causing these concerning trends? And, more importantly, what can (and should) we do about it?

DMAW Board Member, Leadership and Organizational Coach, Katy Jordan will moderate this critical conversation with Evan and Michelle, anchored in their findings from SISR.

Join us for this FREE, virtual discussion, on September 26 from 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm EST.

TOPICS DISCUSSED WILL INCLUDE:

• Key Findings from the Social Impact Staff Retention project
• Why nonprofit staffers are looking for new jobs
• Why nonprofit employees are staying at their current roles
• What we can do as leaders and colleagues to combat these alarming trends
• Examples to learn from, what organizations are getting it right?

However, this critical conversation will feature much more than just talking about problems; our panelists will also share stories of past challenges they've overcome and solutions applicable to any organization.

We'll also be inviting special guests and members of the community to turn their cameras on to offer advice, ask questions, and discuss the challenges they are facing.

WHO SHOULD REGISTER FOR CRITICAL CONVERSATIONS?

• Nonprofit executives and leaders who want to learn what challenges other organizations are facing
• Entry and mid-level non-profit professionals who want to establish themselves as problem solvers in their organizations.
• Consultants, agencies, and other vendors looking for a firsthand perspective of issues leading nonprofits are facing.
• HR, employee wellbeing professionals, and managers at all levels, hoping to improve their employees’ experiences.

Register today and join us on September 26 from 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm ET for this critical conversation!

	Chris Wong, LMHC, ACC, Owner, Executive Coach/Consultant, Leadership Potential Chris has worked in the nonprofit and healthcare sector for more than 15 years. he began his career working as a licensed therapist and from there, he transitioned into training and built a Leadership and Organizational Department from the ground up – including formal mentorship and leadership development programs. Chris founded Leadership Potential, where he partners with human service nonprofit executives to fix dysfunctional organizations and create high performing cultures to get things done. This involves working with nonprofit leaders around executing strategic plans as well as addressing challenges such as conflict resolution, culture enhancement, board engagement, building influence, and fostering inclusive work environments.
	Carlee Morgan, Chief Operating Officer, BridgeYear Carlee Morgan is an experienced nonprofit leader with a strong background in operations, strategy, and recruitment. Currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer at BridgeYear, she oversees organizational growth, external communications, and development. Prior to this, Carlee led strategy and operations efforts at BridgeYear, helping to shape its impact in education and workforce development. Before her time at BridgeYear, Carlee worked at Big Brothers Big Sisters Greater Houston, where she focused on volunteer recruitment, program delivery, and outreach initiatives. Her early career includes roles as a tax consultant at alliantgroup and three years as a 5th-grade teacher and team leader through Teach For America. Throughout her career, Carlee has demonstrated a commitment to improving educational outcomes and workforce readiness, leveraging her skills in operational leadership and strategic planning to drive lasting impact.
	Evan Wildstein Concerned with the health of the social sector, Evan has spent over two decades building sustainable nonprofit organizations through fundraising, programs, and operations – from the inside. His book (The Nonprofiteer’s Fundraising Field Guide) and Social Impact Staff Retention research project are small ways he works to improve the well-being of nonprofiteers everywhere.
	Michelle Flores Vryn, CFRE With 15 years in nonprofit work, Michelle (she/her) has led both fundraising and communications teams. She is the Head of Development at iNaturalist and has previously worked in missions focused on endangered species, climate solutions, and higher education. Michelle serves on the board of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Global and co-organizes the Texas chapter of the Community-Centric Fundraising movement.
	Katy Jordan, Principal and Founder, Katy Jordan Consulting Katy has worked in the social impact industry for the majority of her career, within nonprofit organizations and agency environments. Katy has held executive leadership roles at various agencies including TrueSense Marketing, Assembly Global, and CDR Fundraising Group. In these three agencies, Katy grew and led teams from four to 75, through which she found her true calling – developing emerging talent, change management, and creating positive organizational cultures. In 2023, Katy established her coaching business, Katy Jordan Consulting. Coach Katy works with individuals and organizations to prepare for, navigate, and create lasting change. Katy has completed more than 100 hours in coaching coursework through the Co-Active Training institute and CRR Globals’ Organizational and Relationship Systems Coaching, both recognized by the International Coaching Federation.