28. How Overgiving Leads to Burnout for Women Running Nonprofits

You care deeply about your mission, but passion alone isn't a funding plan.In this episode, I get honest about what happens when women in nonprofit leadership build their organizations on personal sacrifice, guilt, and urgency instead of strategy and sustainability. I talk about how over-giving is rewarded in this sector and why it's quietly sabotaging your growth.If you've been praised for how much you care but still can't pay yourself what you're worth, you'll want to listen in.This is the mindset shift that must happen before your fundraising strategy can work.Ready to start 2026 with a leadership plan that protects your energy and scales your mission? Check out Momentum Strategy Retreats - we'll get your leadership role defined, funding priorities set, and program structures built so you're not pulled in a hundred directionsMomentum Strategy RetreatsThe Rich Nonprofit NewsletterConnect with Lisa: InstagramLinkedIn