Nonprofit managers and executive directors! You can’t do it all and have a life!
Are you missing dinner with your family?
Do you have trouble getting to your children’s events?
You want to do a good job. That’s all to the good.
But what about the rest of your life- your family, your friends, your outside interests, your health and well-being?
It’s not a matter of discipline or commitment. Let’s grant that you have that in spades.
It can be hard to step back and see the larger picture.
- But you can’t do it all, and you definitely can’t do it all by yourself.
This is where your prioritization, negotiation, and delegation skills come into play.
- What is the 20% of effort that moves the needle 80%? That’s where your focus needs to be.
Negotiate reasonable expectations with your board of directors.
- Do you have the time or expertise to perform all the tasks within that 20%? Probably not.
Prioritize what only you can do and delegate the rest.
You can help no one if you’re overwhelmed or burnt out.
And keep in mind that your choices directly affect your employees and volunteers.
What kind of culture do you want at your nonprofit?
Everyone running ragged is not a productive or sustainable situation.
Yes, there may be occasions when working late is necessary.
But that should be the exception, not the rule.
Your nonprofit’s mission shouldn’t swallow up every minute of your or their time.
Keep your nonprofit, yourself, and your staff healthy and productive.
If you’re wondering how to do that, please talk with me. https://laurelandassociates.com/contact/
May your learning be sweet,
Deborah
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