Five Ways to Curb Burnout {Guest Post}

In the final post of the Burnout Blog Series, guest author Jamie Blackburn explores the causes of burnout and outlines practical tips for daily life that will facilitate more focus, energy, and engagement, and will help maintain the drive to stay in the nonprofit sector for years to come.​​ Jamie, who has Master’s degrees inContinue reading “Five Ways to Curb Burnout {Guest Post}”

Reflect, Resolve, Refine: Seeking Agency in a Time of Crisis {Guest Post}

In the third post in the Burnout Blog Series, guest author Charles Fulcher examines his own job loss during the pandemic and how the process of reflection on his values and priorities helped him transform a sense of helplessness into clarified purpose. Charles worked for 14 years at the National Cathedral, managing a department ofContinue reading “Reflect, Resolve, Refine: Seeking Agency in a Time of Crisis {Guest Post}”

Prepare Your Staff For Their Future Careers. {Guest Post}

I’m excited to bring you the first guest post in the Burnout Blog Series, exploring the importance of preparing your staff (and yourself!) for their next career move. Written by Katie Kapczynski, Visitor Services Manager at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, originally published here. You can connect with Katie on LinkedIn here. In the last fewContinue reading “Prepare Your Staff For Their Future Careers. {Guest Post}”

When Museums Are Better At Preserving Objects Than Staff

Roughly one-fifth of museum workers do not expect to remain in the field in three years, according to the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) report on the impacts of COVID-19. While AAM’s report is rooted in the current reality of the pandemic, the main barriers described by survey respondents—compensation, burnout, and a lack of opportunitiesContinue reading “When Museums Are Better At Preserving Objects Than Staff”