GOOD NEWS: Happy New Year
Good News: An enewsletter for donors and nonprofits
on strategic planning, governance, fundraising, and executive leadership.
“While hustle culture often pushes people to be on ‘24-7-365,’ the most productive workers recognize that this mentality can be most damaging to how the mind and body function over the long term. ”
Happy New Year
Much like January 1st, Labor Day weekend positions us to simultaneously look back and ahead. We are full of hope and sometimes dread at the thought of continuing the magic act that is work in service of others. If we are not careful, we are consumed by the tyranny of the immediate and anxious when considering the scale of our challenges. Without intentional breaks and emotional removal from our day to day routines, we cannot be our best, most creative, and compassionate selves. While hustle culture often pushes people to be on "24-7-365," the most productive workers recognize that this mentality can be most damaging to how the mind and body function over the long term.
For many nonprofits and their funders, the Labor Day transition marks the end of intense summer programming that occurs while most in the for-profit industry enjoy well deserved family time and travel. Many catch their breath anticipating the next round of activities and planning. Funders assess their progress and strategize for their upcoming initiatives.
In our home, this particular Labor Day weekend marks the beginning of a new phase of life for my wife and me as all three of our grown children head off to either their college campuses or a new career on the Best Coast (California), as our son now calls it. Talk about looking forward and back at the same time!
This Labor Day weekend, I wish you respite from your electronic and in-person demands. I wish you luck when you return to your critical work that inspires me and benefits so many.
I see you and honor your belief that tomorrow will be an even better day full of its own challenges and successes.
Happy New Year.
