Najmah Ahmad pulls back the curtain on a harsh reality in the nonprofit sector: when staff wellness is ignored, but happy hours, gift cards, and branded swag take its place.
As Najmah shares, many nonprofits claim to be about liberation and social justice, but in reality:
❌ Employees are overworked and underpaid
❌ Burnout is rampant, but instead of true support, staff get free drinks and cheap incentives
❌ Systemic issues within the organization go unaddressed because leadership prioritizes “peace” over justice
“We didn’t need another open bar. We needed real investment in our well-being.” 💭
💡 In This Clip, We Discuss:
Why nonprofits struggle to truly support Black and Brown employees
How superficial perks (happy hours, swag, free snacks) are used to pacify burnout
The deeper systemic issues in nonprofit culture
How funders and leadership contribute to cycles of exhaustion
What real wellness and support should look like in nonprofit spaces
✨ Have you ever worked in a nonprofit that prioritized “vibes” over real investment in staff well-being? Let us know in the comments!
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