Remote or hybrid work, time off, and flexible scheduling are all ways nonprofits have found to help their employees achieve work-life balance. But there are other ways, too — like sharing leadership or taking a sabbatical. Here’s a wealth of advice to help make time at work more productive and still get some time away.
Editor’s note: Chronicle tool kits are updated on an ongoing basis as new advice becomes available.
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2024 TrendsNonprofits Find Ways to Manage a Staffing Crisis With No End in Sight
Shorter workweeks, time off, and DEI training are helping groups hold on to workers. -
Leading
A Really Tough Job: Nonprofit CEOs Work to Make Their Roles More Manageable
96% of the leaders in the Chronicle’s exclusive survey report a high level of job satisfaction. But the demands are relentless. -
Opinion
Sabbaticals and the Case for More Rest for Leaders of Color
Social change isn’t possible when nonprofit leaders are exhausted. Extended paid leave helped me — and can help others. -
Q&A
Bad Bosses, Big Dreams, and Broken Philanthropy
Young leaders talk about what they want from their nonprofit careers -
The Changing Nonprofit Workplace
Nonprofits Learn the Benefits — and Trials — of Ditching the Office
During the pandemic, remote work became the norm for many nonprofits. Now some are giving up their offices entirely. -
Managing Workers
Nonprofits That Can’t Offer All Employees Remote or Hybrid Work Still Have Options
Organizations are offering more time off, flexible scheduling, and other benefits to employees who need to work in-person. -
Leading
No Longer Lonely at the Top: A Growing Number of Nonprofits Hire Co-CEOs
Shared leadership helps organizations find the skills they need and can be an answer to candidates’ demand for greater work-life balance.
