April 9, 2026

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5 Ideas for Attention to Nonprofit Staff Wellness

from The NonProfit Times

Worker well-being is more than an individual or organizational issue; it’s a systems issue. Supporting it means funding the full cost of services, allowing flexibility in how money is used, and truly recognizing workers as essential to community impact, not separate from it, according to authors of a new report from the Nonprofit Finance Fund.

It’s imperative that funders support worker wellness at nonprofits, according to the authors of “The Heart of the Nonprofit Sector.”

The challenge is that grants from funders often don’t cover the full cost to deliver services. That keeps wages low and stresses out staff members trying to make things happen. The bottom line is that nonprofit work is often undervalued – even by nonprofit foundations whose leaders should know better.

Worker well-being can mean different things to different people, depending on their experiences and the nature of their work. Across interviews, leaders described worker well-being in ways that were practical, actionable, and deeply personal, according to the authors.

There are five promising practices nonprofits are enacting that emerged in the report. While these practices might not be right for all organizations and do not come without challenges to initiate and implement, they are examples of what’s possible when nonprofits and funders: Equitable Pay; Benefits; Flexible work schedules; nonprofit staff unionization; and, collaborative leadership and decision-making.

The authors pointed out a number of other examples of relatively low-cost, high-impact tactics funders are using to help nonprofits address worker well-being, including:

* Streamlining or reducing reporting requirements, for example, by allowing grantees to only submit updated budgets in the case of grant renewals or to use reports created for other funders;

* Instituting automatic cost-of-living adjustments in grants or other across-the-board increases that address the impact of inflation;

* Providing grants to cover gaps in public funding, making workers “whole” for the work they are already delivering;

* Talking with grantees about how salaries compare to local living wages;

* Offering stipends for mental health or other wellness needs.

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE

The Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation is pleased to announce that Justin Leach has joined the team as the program manager focusing on the Foundation's education investment strategies.

Ohio Safety Net Alliance – Clermont Chapter welcomes Dr. Lee Ann Watson, Executive Director of the Clermont County Mental Health and Recovery Board as a member to the Executive Committee.

Cincinnati Country Day School is proud to announce the hiring of Sean Marohn as its new director of sports performance.

Contemporary Arts Center has announced the appointment of Jessica Orzulak as the institution’s new Curator.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Santa Maria Community Services, Inc. is pleased to share that it has received a $35,000 grant from the Scripps Howard Fund to support its Promoting Our Preschoolers (POP) program. The funding will expand literacy-focused programming for around 180 children ages 3 to 5 and their families in Price Hill, including reading camps, kindergarten readiness workshops, and speech and hearing screenings.

LaRosa’s teamed up with WXIX-TV Fox19 to raise funds & awareness in support of the Family Nurturing Center, an organization committed to promoting individual well-being and healthy family relationships. During a special one-week promotion in March, LaRosa’s donated a portion from every Buddy Card sold across its pizzerias, contributing $2,500 to the Family Nurturing Center.

Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week returns April 20–26, inviting the entire Queen City community and visitors alike to explore and experience Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky's vibrant culinary scene. This weeklong celebration of culinary tourism powered by Cincinnati Magazine showcases dozens of top-tier restaurants offering specially priced, three-course lunch and dinner menus.

ArtsWave has announced a $25,000 matching gift from Cintas Cares to support its More Arts, More Kids initiative, doubling the impact of community donations and expanding access to arts field trips for local students. The match helps build toward a $250,000 goal and is part of ArtsWave’s annual community campaign for the arts, which is underway now.

Springer School and Center is honored to receive a $400,000 grant from the Millstone Fund. This grant will be used to support Springer's Diagnostic Center Financial Aid Fund, focused on dyslexia screenings and comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations. With help from the Millstone Fund, Springer Diagnostic Center is proud to expand community access with free dyslexia screeners at partnering schools and financial assistance towards onsite full diagnostic evaluations.grateful to receive a $10,000 grant to provide meals for older adults with dementia in assisted living. This project was financially assisted by H.B., E.W. & F.R. Luther Charitable Foundation, Fifth Third Bank, N.A., Trustee.

The Cincinnati Green Jobs Summit at Greater Cincinnati Earth Day will be held on April 19, 2026 (1noon–5:00pm) at Washington Park. Explore a variety of speaker panel discussions highlighting green economy careers, workforce pathways across multiple sectors, and resources for job seekers and employers. Register here.

Council on Aging invites you to celebrate with us at our 2026 Annual Meeting and Awards Celebration –Empowering Generations: 55 Years of Impact, presented by TriHealth, Friday, May 15, 2026, 8:00am-9:30am. Enjoy networking and breakfast, a ceremony honoring local home health aides and a motivational and inspiring keynote presentation by IRONMAN World Champion finishers Brent and Kyle Pease. Register here.

Art Academy of Cincinnati (AAC) presents its 2026 Thesis Exhibitions, a series of student-led exhibitions featuring the culminating work of graduating seniors across disciplines. Installed throughout AAC’s campus galleries this spring, the exhibitions offer a layered view into the practices shaping a new generation of artists and designers. Opening reception, Friday, April 10, 5:00pm-8:00pm.

The LaRosa Family Foundation recognized its Game Changers MVP honoree with a presentation at Mason High School on Monday, April 6. Maggie Satterthwaite, known as the baseball team’s #1 honorary fan, was recognized for her unwavering support of players, coaches and the entire school community, having attended hundreds of games over the last 10 years.

FUNDING AND RESOURCE OPPORTUNITIES

ArtsWave and MeetNKY have opened applications for the 2026 Northern Kentucky Creative Placemaking Grant, a program supporting arts and cultural heritage projects that activate public spaces, strengthen neighborhoods and contribute to Northern Kentucky’s cultural identity and visitor appeal. The competitive grant program provides up to $10,000 per project, or up to 50% of total project expenses, to nonprofit organizations proposing arts-driven initiatives that contribute to community development across Northern Kentucky. Funded projects will take place between June 1, 2026, and May 31, 2027. Find full grant guidelines and apply here.

OneSource Center created the Emerging Leader Award to recognize talented nonprofit professionals who demonstrate exceptional promise and a commitment to strengthening the nonprofit sector. The Award provides a full scholarship for the selected honoree to participate in the EXCEL Executive Leadership Program, including one year of executive coaching. Find more information and nomination form here.

A Spring 2026 class at NKU will look at occupational therapy intervention and program planning for group and activity development. We are looking for community partners to help us teach our students. We would like to invite applications from nonprofits (or programs within nonprofits) that are focused on supporting psychosocial support and group opportunities towards building a stronger community. One agency will be selected by the students to receive a $2,000 grant to support the implementation of an occupational therapy-psychosocial health and wellness site objectives. Find more information here or contact Angela Boyd at boyda9@nku.edu.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Strengthening Your Nonprofit’s Defense Against Cyber & Data Risk, April 21, 8:00am-10:00am ET. Nonprofits are increasingly being targeted for cyber incidents and data-related risks. Join Dean Dorton, Oswald Companies, and Bricker Graydon Wyatt for a practical, real-world conversation on the gaps organizations don’t always see until it’s too late—and how to close them. Register now.

Are you looking for more joy in your life? Sycamore Presbyterian Church invites the community to its upcoming Thrive Together workshop, “Finding Joy Together,” a four-week guided conversation focused on gratitude and finding joy in everyday life. This free workshop will be held onsite at Sycamore Presbyterian Church, 11800 Mason Road in Symmes Township, Wednesdays from April 15 - May 6,1:00pm-2:30pm. All are welcome.

Hopeful Empowered Youth invites community members to their 2026 Regional Convening & Showcase, Monday, April 27, 5:00pm to 8:00pm to reconnect, celebrate progress, and hear new perspectives on how to support young people across the region. The event is free to attend. Register here.

BOLD (Board Orientation + Leadership Development) is designed for new and aspiring board leaders to put their passion into action. Powered by Leadership Council for Nonprofits, this 4-week cohort is taught by the Tristate’s most respected nonprofit leaders and focused on personalized mentoring and making connections to potential board roles. Spots are still available in the spring cohort, running 4/30 - 5/21/26 (deadline 4/17/26). Register here.

Leveraging Second Chance Hiring to Fill Positions & Increase Retention, April 22, 10:00am-noon. This free workshop will focus on connecting employers to a strong, often overlooked talent pool of justice-impacted individuals while providing the structure, partnerships, and support systems needed to drive retention and performance. Through employer leadership, cross-sector collaboration, and proven practices, companies can build more stable, inclusive teams while expanding access to opportunity across the community. Find more information and register here.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

I Want to Mow Your Lawn connects older adults, veterans, and people in need with local volunteers who provide free, temporary yard work – one visit at a time. No cost. No contracts. Just neighbors helping neighbors. Check out all the opportunities and sign up today.

How Nonprofits can prepare for donor pullback

With significant surges in the cost of fuel and gas prices across all goods, it gets harder for nonprofit leaders to deliver the critical services their communities need. It also means your donors start to make hard choices about whether they can support your organization or must redirect their funds to family needs.

Nonprofit fundraising growth tied to organizational capacity As nonprofits plan for the next phase of fundraising, recent performance data reveals a widening gap in which nonprofits are positioned to grow.

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