Young Arts Fundraisers is a professional network for early-career fundraisers in the cultural sector. In May 2020, they staged an event which focused on conversations around how the cultural sector can support the mental health of its workforce. Creative Freedom was proud to be a panelist at this event.
Mental health is a subject that is important and relevant to all fundraisers - and it became even more significant during the coronavirus pandemic. Home-working and furlough left many young fundraisers feeling vulnerable, isolated and lacking direction. The event aimed to open up this all-important conversation and take a deep dive into all things mental health.
Creative Freedom joined a panel which also featured Claire Warner, a consultant, coach and originator of ‘The Charity Well? research project’, which was created to investigate the challenges and stresses faced by those working in the charity sector, the incidence of overwhelm, excess stress, burn-out, illness, and mental health issues; and their effect on staff wellbeing, retention and exiting the sector.
It was an interesting and stimulating discussion.
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