Burnout in Nonprofits: Why It’s Not Your Fault

Burnout in the nonprofit sector isn’t a personal failure—it’s a systemic one. In this raw and revealing episode of The Nonprofit Show, we’re joined by Amanda Costura, licensed social worker and founder of Carve Your Own Path: Integrated Wellness. Amanda shares her personal journey from nonprofit exhaustion to advocacy for healthier work environments—and she explains why one-off pizza parties and EAP emails aren’t enough.

We dig deep into what makes nonprofit workplaces truly toxic or transformative, how leadership needs to evolve with modern supervisory approaches, and why multi-generational teams must rethink how we talk about well-being. You’ll also get one grounding technique Amanda teaches clients and teams to stay present and emotionally regulated during hard days.

If you care about retention, resilience, and how to care for your people while pursuing your mission, don’t miss this episode.

00:00:00 Introduction to Amanda Costura
00:02:32 Amanda’s burnout story
00:04:12 Trauma-informed care vs. systemic wellness gaps
00:05:09 Why nonprofit workers burn out—and what’s missing
00:07:18 Burnout is not personal failure—it’s a systemic issue
00:08:50 Recognizing toxic workplace culture in nonprofits
00:10:58 The disconnect between mission and internal treatment
00:13:04 Modern supervisory approaches and relational leadership
00:15:40 Replacing punitive models with supportive cultures
00:18:00 Generational shifts in workplace transparency
00:20:31 Building authentic connections between managers and staff
00:22:40 How to spark wellness conversations in multi-gen teams
00:25:17 One grounding tip to start your week more regulated
00:27:06 Final thoughts and how to connect with Amanda
🌐 Connect with Amanda: https://www.carvemyownpath.com

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