How Nonprofits Can Support Employees and Create a Work Culture That is Stronger Than Stigma!Our October program will be held in-person with the following safety precautions in place. If you are high-risk or do not feel comfortable meeting in person, please let us know and someone can capture notes and email you key takeaways following the meeting.
- There will be limited capacity with only four individuals at a table. All attendees MUST register online (no walk-ins) in order to appropriately plan.
- Members from the same organization are encouraged to sit together.
- Social distancing will be accommodated with the seating arrangement and is encouraged for all attendees.
- We encourage you to wear a mask when not eating.
- We will have a buffet server to minimize contact.
About the Program
Mental health awareness has become a major concern that organizations need to address in order to support their employees and attract new talent. This session, which is worth one CFRE credit, will examine:
- How mental illness is impacting the workplace and the nonprofit sector;
- How mental health affects employee retention, organizational culture, and a nonprofit’s financial bottom line;
- What initiatives and HR policies nonprofits can do to support mental health in their organizations;
- The importance of mental health awareness and how promoting stories of lived experience and recovery can help.
About Ian
Simply put, Ian Adair builds successful nonprofits. He is a three-time nonprofit CEO; and a recognized expert in leadership, fundraising, and nonprofit management. Ian Adair has more than 20 years of fundraising, program management, training, and communications experience in the nonprofit, education, and corporate sector. Over that time he has raised tens of millions of dollars, managed hundreds of employees and volunteers, and authored curriculum for numerous education, board development, and employee training programs. His keynotes and trainings are well known throughout the nonprofit sector for their high energy, humor, and radical candor.
In 2016, Ian was chosen as one of the Top 100 Must-Follow Giving Influencers on Twitter and earlier this year, Ian was named as one of the Top 100 Charity Industry Influencers on Social Media in the World. On May 1, 2020, Ian will add TEDx presenter to his already impressive resume.
Ian is a speaker, author, and advocate concerning mental health awareness and addressing mental health in the workplace. He is the Executive Director of the Gracepoint Foundation the philanthropic arm of Gracepoint Wellness, which impacts the lives of more than 25,000 individuals each year seeking mental health, homeless, and addiction services.