How Self-Love Transforms Everything, Including Fundraising
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Sometimes fundraisers are so self-sacrificing in their work that they lose themselves. They give 110%, until they can’t do it anymore. These are the ones who are at risk of burning out and leaving the profession entirely. That’s why we’re devoting this episode to a conversation about self-love and setting boundaries to give yourself room for renewal. When you practice self-love and self-care, you’ll be able to bring more to your role as a fundraiser and create deeper relationships with donors from a place of self-awareness and respect. This special episode features Karen Kendrick, Senior Director of Learning at Veritus, along with special guest, Nneka Allen, Founder of The Empathy Agency. Show Highlights: In this episode, you’ll learn… The obstacles to self-love, particularly in the fundraising profession How setting boundaries shapes your capacity for self-love and your relationships with others Where to begin your journey to self-love, so that you can show up more authentically with your donors and be the bridge between their passion and your organizational mission
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