A resource hub for nonprofit leaders, employees, and funders who believe in sustainable leadership.
Burnout is real — and rest is a leadership practice.
At the Center for Nonprofit Advancment, we’re exploring what it looks like to take sabbaticals seriously in the nonprofit sector. Through interviews, case studies, surveys, and real-life stories, we’ve built a collection of resources to help you make the case for rest — and implement it in ways that actually work.
Start Here: The Big Blog
The Case for Sabbaticals in the Nonprofit Sector →
A comprehensive look at what we’ve learned, featuring:
- Taylor’s firsthand sabbatical story
- A look into GEO’s organizational policy
- Insights from leaders from Bread for the City
- National research, tools, and action steps
Tools & Templates
- DIY Sabbatical Policy Guide (Durfee Foundation)
- Funders’ Guide to Sabbaticals
- Miriam’s Kitchen Sabbatical Policy
- https://thesabbaticalproject.org/
- Sample surveys for organizations:
- Pre Sabbatical Survey Template
- Post Sabbatical Survey Templates (day 1) (day 30)
The Center’s Chief of Staff’s Sabbatical Experience
Research & Insights
Share Your Story or Policy
We’re building a library of experiences and sample policies to share with the sector.
→ Submit your story or policy here.
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