#332- The State of Nonprofit Staffing with Evan Wildstein and Michelle Flores Vryn

Nonprofit Leaders, it's time to wake up and take action! In the latest episode of Nonprofit Lowdown, I sit down with two experts, Michelle Flores Vryn and Evan Wildstein, to dive deep into a critical issue facing our sector: nonprofit staffing struggles.They discuss trends from their groundbreaking Social Impact Staff Retention Report, revealing that 7 out of 10 nonprofit staff are actively looking for new jobs in 2025 — a number that's still alarmingly high, and indicative of widespread burnout, insufficient support, and unrealistic workload expectations. In this eye-opening conversation, they explore:The true reasons behind nonprofit staff turnover (hint: it's not just about pay 💸)How to better support your team by letting go of outdated practices and fostering growth 🔄AI in the nonprofit sector: Can it help reduce burnout by taking over repetitive tasks? 🤖One of the most important takeaways? Leaders need to model healthy work-life balance to retain staff and create sustainable success. 🌟Important Links:Evan’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-a-wildstein/ Michelle’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mvryn/ The Nonprofiteers: https://www.thenonprofiteers.com/ SISR:https://www.thenonprofiteers.com/sisr Upcoming Events: https://www.rheawong.com/events/ My Big Ask Gifts Program: https://go.rheawong.com/big-ask-gifts-program My Book, Get That Money Honey: https://go.rheawong.com/get-that-money-honey