Exploring Passion Exploitation with Lauren Brownstein

Mission: Impact

In episode 72 of Mission: Impact, Carol and her guest, Lauren Brownstein discuss:

• How to be well while you are doing good

• What passion exploitation is and why it is important to your organization

• Why self-care is an organization’s responsibility as much as an individual’s

Guest Bio: Lauren Brownstein is the author of Be Well, Do Good: Self-Care and Renewal for Nonprofit Professionals and Other Do-Gooders. She has been working in philanthropy for more than 30 years as a fundraiser, educator, program manager, and administrator. She helps nonprofit organizations, philanthropists, and grant makers achieve their goals through PITCH, LLC, her fundraising and philanthropy consulting practice. As a reflection of her commitment to philanthropy and volunteerism, Lauren has served on the boards of several nonprofits and has volunteered extensively in the community. She was a certified foster parent before adopting a child from the foster care system. She earned a Masters in Teaching in Museum Education from the George Washington University and a Bachelors with High Distinction from the University of Virginia. She lives in the Washington, DC area.

Important Links and Resources:

• Best Self Journal - Original Format

• pitchconsulting.com

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/pitchconsulting/

• https://twitter.com/ljbrownstein

• Best Self Icebreaker Deck