July FGN Call: Sustain Your Spark: Navigating Burnout in Grassroots Work

Colvin Hedgepeth is a Senior Director at Aperio Philanthropy, with nonprofit experience spanning across communications, event planning, and fundraising over the past decade. 

Join us for the July Friends Grassroots Network Call presented by Colvin Hedgepeth of Aperio Philanthropy. Burnout is a common challenge in mission-driven work, but it doesn’t have to define your path. This session will help participants explore the root causes of burnout in nonprofit work, deepen awareness of personal values and energy patterns, and gain practical tools for building resilience and sustainability. Through reflection and actionable strategies, attendees will leave better equipped to nurture their well-being while facing challenges in conservation.

Audience Takeaways: Participants will walk away with a clearer understanding of the root causes of burnout in nonprofit work, greater awareness of their personal values and energy patterns, and practical tools to help them sustain a meaningful, mission-driven career.

Recorded July 21, 2026