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Are you feeling burned out? In this deeply insightful episode, Mike Prosserman, founder of Unity Charity and CEO of EPIC Leadership, shares his journey of starting and growing a nonprofit organization.

From humble beginnings as a high school project to becoming a national charity, Mike opens up about the challenges, lessons, and personal tolls of nonprofit leadership. He dives into his decision to leave Unity Charity, reflecting on the importance of founder transitions, avoiding burnout, and fostering sustainable organizational growth. Mike also provides actionable advice for nonprofit leaders on setting boundaries, supporting staff, and creating a healthier nonprofit culture.

Preventing Nonprofit Burnout - the highlights:

• The story of founding Unity Charity and building it from a high school project.
• Navigating the transition from founder to a sustainable leadership model.
• Insights into preventing nonprofit burnout and creating boundaries as an ED.
• The importance of empowering staff and alumni for nonprofit sustainability.
• Strategies for tackling challenges and transitions in nonprofit leadership.

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About Mike Prosserman:

Mike ‘Piecez’ Prosserman is a bestselling author, professional B-Boy (breakdancer), university instructor, and certified coach who specializes in scaling non-profits, team culture, and succession. In Michael’s book Building Unity: Leading a Non-Profit From Spark to Succession, he shares practical tools to building resilient and responsive organizations.

Links and Resources:  

• Mike Prosserman (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/bboypiecez/
• Mike Prosserman (Linkedin): https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelprosserman/
• EPIC Leadership: https://www.epicleadership.ca/ 
• Unity Charity: https://www.unitycharity.com/ 
• Connect with Maria on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/mariario/
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• Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/cgxK1coghmU 

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