Nonprofit Fundraising

Fundraising Tip — Practice Self Care

Self care is critical in being a strong nonprofit fundraiser.

Author practicing self care by going on a hike. Photo credit: Author

This article is not going to be filled with tips on nonprofit fundraising.

It’s going to ask you to create a system of self care and mental health wellness. A system that will become a habit for you.

I know how busy you are. I know you lacl capacity to do everything you want to do. I know you leave the office, or leave work, knowing you have more to do.

I know that many times self care is at the absolute bottom of the list of things that you need to accomplish.

Let’s change that.

You are a much better version of you, and can bring so much more to your nonprofit, when you practice self care.

You are worth it. And so is the mission of your nonprofit.

My practice of self care looks different on different days, and depending on how I feel in that particular moment.

Sometimes it’s as simple as walking away from my work station and going for a walk.

Sometimes it’s call a friend, or someone in my inner circle.