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CTV News
22-05-2025
- Health
- CTV News
One-third of Canadian non-profit employees are burned out, food insecure: study
New data shows one-third of non-profit sector employees are burned out and food insecure, a higher proportion than the general workforce. The inaugural Changemaker Wellbeing Index, released by Future of Good, highlights pressures impacting non-profit workers. The index is the first to highlight wellness in Canada's non-profit sector, said a news release. It offers insights for employers to help their teams while turnover continues to be a challenge for non-profits. 'The numbers are concerning, and by tracking them, we can amplify solutions and find new strategies so non-profits can focus their efforts on social good,' said Anouk Bertner, executive director of Future of Good. Environics Research collaborated with GreenShield, ATB Financial, Ontario Trillium Foundation, WES Mariam Assefa Fund, Definity Insurance Foundation and United Way Centraide Canada to survey 1,100 Canadian non-profit workers. Their survey found: 36 per cent of non-profit workers say they 'often or always' feel burned out or exhausted. 31 per cent of non-profit workers report experiencing food insecurity; for frontline staff, that rises to 48 per cent. one-in-three non-profit workers are ready to quit community non-profits report lower overall wellbeing (39 per cent) compared to government non-profits (32 per cent). It's worse in arts and cultural groups. low wages, worker ages are driving factors. (Half of entry-level workers say they're struggling.) Bertner said the index draws overdue attention to the health and wellbeing of those working the sector, especially those on the front lines. Future of Good is a media, learning and research organization. More to come…
Winnipeg Free Press
22-05-2025
- Health
- Winnipeg Free Press
Nearly one in three non-profit workers burnt out and food insecure, survey suggests
A survey of 1,116 employees at non-profit organizations across Canada indicates more than one-third of workers regularly feel burnt out and exhausted. The Changemaker Wellbeing Index says 36 per cent of workers said they were struggling with issues such as anxiety, poor job satisfaction and insufficient household incomes. The survey was conducted between Feb. 21 and March 14 by Toronto-based Environics Research on behalf of media company Future of Good. Thirty-four per cent of respondents at community non-profits said they were food insecure, and 20 per cent said they were likely to quit in the next six months. Workers at social service non-profits and those in the arts and culture sector reported the lowest levels of well-being. Wednesdays A weekly look towards a post-pandemic future. Anouk Bertner with Future of Good says the report is intended to provide hard data that could help prompt change in the non-profit sector. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 22, 2025.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
One-third of Canadian non-profit employees are burned out, food insecure
The Changemaker Wellbeing Index is the first-of-its-kind annual report that highlights workers' wellness in Canada's non-profit sector OTTAWA, ON, May 21, 2025 /CNW/ - Data released today by Future of Good confirms what changemakers suspected—a higher proportion of Canadian non-profit workers are burned out and food insecure than the general workforce. Today, Future of Good releases the inaugural Changemaker Wellbeing Index, highlighting key pressures impacting non-profit workers. As burnout and staff turnover continue to challenge the industry, the Index offers critical insights to help employers and boards support their teams. "These are hard numbers to help solve a hard problem," said Anouk Bertner, Executive Director of Future of Good. "The numbers are concerning, and by tracking them, we can amplify solutions and find new strategies so non-profits can focus their efforts on social good." In collaboration with GreenShield, ATB Financial, Ontario Trillium Foundation, WES Mariam Assefa Fund, Definity Insurance Foundation and United Way Centraide Canada, Environics Research surveyed 1,100 Canadian non-profit workers, from frontline staff to senior leaders. Common Good Strategies led the survey design and report writing. Some statistics: 36 per cent of non-profit workers say they "often or always" feel burned out or exhausted. 31 per cent of non-profit workers report experiencing food insecurity; for frontline staff, that rises to 48 per cent. 1 in 3 non-profit workers are ready to quit Community non-profits report lower overall wellbeing (39 per cent) compared to Government non-profits (32 per cent). It's worse in arts and cultural groups. Low wages, worker ages are driving factors. (Half of entry-level workers say they're struggling.) The Changemaker Wellbeing Index brings long-overdue attention to the mental health and wellbeing of those working in the social sector, especially the front lines, said Bertner. Read the 2025 Changemaker Wellbeing Index here: About Environics Research Environics Research is a leading Canadian-owned and operated market research and consulting firm that provides actionable, evidence-based solutions to real business problems. About Common Good Strategies Common Good Strategies is a Canadian research and strategy consultancy bringing over 15 years of experience in non-profit research, policy analysis, and sector leadership. About Future of Good Future of Good is a leading Canadian media, learning and research organization enabling a smarter social purpose world. SOURCE Future of Good View original content to download multimedia: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Cision Canada
21-05-2025
- Health
- Cision Canada
One-third of Canadian non-profit employees are burned out, food insecure
The Changemaker Wellbeing Index is the first-of-its-kind annual report that highlights workers' wellness in Canada's non-profit sector OTTAWA, ON, May 21, 2025 /CNW/ - Data released today by Future of Good confirms what changemakers suspected—a higher proportion of Canadian non-profit workers are burned out and food insecure than the general workforce. Today, Future of Good releases the inaugural Changemaker Wellbeing Index, highlighting key pressures impacting non-profit workers. As burnout and staff turnover continue to challenge the industry, the Index offers critical insights to help employers and boards support their teams. "These are hard numbers to help solve a hard problem," said Anouk Bertner, Executive Director of Future of Good. "The numbers are concerning, and by tracking them, we can amplify solutions and find new strategies so non-profits can focus their efforts on social good." In collaboration with GreenShield, ATB Financial, Ontario Trillium Foundation, WES Mariam Assefa Fund, Definity Insurance Foundation and United Way Centraide Canada, Environics Research surveyed 1,100 Canadian non-profit workers, from frontline staff to senior leaders. Common Good Strategies led the survey design and report writing. Some statistics: 36 per cent of non-profit workers say they "often or always" feel burned out or exhausted. 31 per cent of non-profit workers report experiencing food insecurity; for frontline staff, that rises to 48 per cent. 1 in 3 non-profit workers are ready to quit Community non-profits report lower overall wellbeing (39 per cent) compared to Government non-profits (32 per cent). It's worse in arts and cultural groups. Low wages, worker ages are driving factors. (Half of entry-level workers say they're struggling.) The Changemaker Wellbeing Index brings long-overdue attention to the mental health and wellbeing of those working in the social sector, especially the front lines, said Bertner. Read the 2025 Changemaker Wellbeing Index here: Environics Research is a leading Canadian-owned and operated market research and consulting firm that provides actionable, evidence-based solutions to real business problems. About Common Good Strategies Common Good Strategies is a Canadian research and strategy consultancy bringing over 15 years of experience in non-profit research, policy analysis, and sector leadership. About Future of Good Future of Good is a leading Canadian media, learning and research organization enabling a smarter social purpose world.
