San Antonio Area Foundation

Navigating Compassion Fatigue and Setting Boundaries for Non-Profit Professionals
2026-05-12 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | San Antonio Area Foundation, 155 Concord Plaza Drive Suite 301, San Antonio, TX, 78216, United States
This class helps non-profit professionals navigate compassion fatigue and burnout, focusing on the differences between burnout and secondary trauma. Participants will learn practical tools for setting boundaries and managing emotional fatigue. Through interactive activities, self-assessments, and scenario analysis, attendees will gain insights into their compassion fatigue and develop actionable self-care strategies. By the end, participants will be equipped with a deeper understanding of their emotional triggers and practical steps to maintain balance while continuing to support their communities.
Objectives:

Participants will be able to identify the signs of compassion fatigue, differentiate it from burnout and secondary trauma, and understand its impact on their personal and professional lives.
Participants will learn practical techniques for setting and maintaining healthy boundaries to prevent emotional exhaustion while maintaining a commitment to serving their communities.
Participants will leave with a self-care action plan that includes strategies for recognizing emotional triggers, managing stress, and integrating balance into their daily routines.

Who should attend: Nonprofit Management Program participants, executives and management staff, and anyone interested in learning about compassion fatigue.
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Cultivating Psychological Safety on Your Team
2026-05-12 13:30 - 16:30
This class explores the importance of psychological safety as a foundation for effective teamwork and well-being in the workplace. Participants will learn how to foster an environment where team members feel comfortable sharing ideas, taking risks, and providing feedback without fear. Through practical strategies and real-world examples, attendees will discover ways to build trust, enhance collaboration, and empower individuals to bring their full selves to work.
Objectives:

Participants will be able to define psychological safety, understand its benefits for workplace trust and performance, and identify barriers to creating a safe team environment.
Participants will learn actionable steps to foster open communication, encourage vulnerability, and create a culture where team members feel valued and supported.
Participants will gain tools to empower their teams to share ideas, take risks, and provide constructive feedback, resulting in improved collaboration and innovation.

Who should attend: Nonprofit Management Program participants, executives and management staff, and anyone interested in psychological safety.
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Fundraising Essentials – Certificate
2026-05-14 09:00 - 2026-05-15 16:00
This two-day course is focused on learning practical and hands-on strategies for successful organizational fundraising. The expanded course will address traditional fundraising strategies, the donor cycle, an introduction to grant research, writing and management, individual giving with an emphasis on major gifts, corporate partnerships, earned income, crowdfunding, and more. Through interactive sessions and real-world examples, attendees will develop actionable plans to create a balanced and sustainable funding portfolio, ensuring long-term organizational success.
Who should attend: This workshop empowers nonprofit leaders and fundraisers, including board members, to build financial resilience by exploring diverse funding sources.
Investment: $250 *includes lunch on both days!
Objectives:

Diversify Funding – Build a balanced portfolio for sustainability and risk management
Expand Revenue Streams – Individual giving, major gifts, grants, corporate partnerships, earned income, crowdfunding, events
Create Actionable Strategies – Align with mission and capacity; develop step-by-step plans
Master Grant Writing – Research opportunities and craft compelling proposals
Leverage Tech & Culture – Use digital tools, integrate stewardship, engage board, staff, and volunteers

Funding Support may be available. Contact learning@saafdn.org to inquire.
Discount eligibility: ask about how to become a member at membership@saafdn.org
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