Managing boundaries and difficult conversations
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Talk Details
Community fundraising is wonderfully rewarding world to work in, filled with inspiring supporters and heart-warming stories. But it’s also unpredictable, emotionally demanding, and sometimes overwhelming. Balancing the privilege of hearing deeply personal stories with the realities of relentless demands can take its toll on even the most passionate fundraisers.
In this honest and practical session, Megan will guide you through strategies to protect your wellbeing while thriving in this unique and challenging landscape.
Key learnings from this session:
We’ll explore ways to set healthy boundaries, manage expectations (both yours and others’), and develop tools for saying no without guilt. You’ll leave with actionable steps for finding balance in your work.
Speakers
Megan Short
Head of Fundraising
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