337. Time Off Well Spent: The Case for Sabbaticals - DJ DiDonna

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Meet DJ. He’s sharing the gift of rest and rejuvenation. In 2019, he founded The Sabbatical Project to define, explore, and research sabbaticals following a 900-mile pilgrimage in Shi-Ko-Ku, Japan. He knows nonprofits doubt their ability to implement a sabbatical-focused work experience, but keep an open mind! He’s bringing the playbook (and data!) to show how it’s good for business. We’re working toward a world where extended leave is the norm, not the exception. Tune in and hear the science and benefits behind rest.

Today’s Guest
DJ DiDonna, Founder, The Sabbatical Project

Episode Highlights

  • DJ’s story and journey to where he is today (1:15)
  • External catalysts that result in sabbaticals (6:00)
  • Types off sabbaticals people take (11:50)
  • DJ’s sabbatical + walking 900 miles (16:00)
  • Barriers that prevent people from taking a sabbatical (21:45)
  • Archetypes of sabbaticals (24:20)
  • Business case for sabbaticals (30:10)
  • Case studies of nonprofit leaders taking sabbaticals (35:00)
  • DJ’s advice for people exploring sabbaticals in the nonprofit sector (42:00)
  • A story of powerful philanthropy + impact that DJ witnessed in his career  (45:15)
  • DJ’s One Good Thing: Life is too short to not take a sabbatical. (50:25)

For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/337

About our Sponsor Neon One
Technology alone can’t solve the challenges nonprofits face. That’s why Neon One provides software that empowers you to manage constituents all while giving you the resources and support you need to connect to what matters most - your people and their passions. Learn more about how Neon One is helping nonprofits create stronger connections by visiting neonone.com/weareforgood.

Join us at The Spread!

Givebutter's biggest innovation event of the year is here — The Spread, built entirely around co-creating with nonprofits like yours. 💛

We Are For Good is joining forces with GB to host in-person hackathon meetups on Friday, Oct. 2, in New York, Seattle, LA, Denver, and Indianapolis, so you can build alongside other nonprofits in the community.

Learn more and save your free spot today.

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Meet DJ. He’s sharing the gift of rest and rejuvenation. In 2019, he founded The Sabbatical Project to define, explore, and research sabbaticals following a 900-mile pilgrimage in Shi-Ko-Ku, Japan. He knows nonprofits doubt their ability to implement a sabbatical-focused work experience, but keep an open mind! He’s bringing the playbook (and data!) to show how it’s good for business. We’re working toward a world where extended leave is the norm, not the exception. Tune in and hear the science and benefits behind rest.

Today’s Guest
DJ DiDonna, Founder, The Sabbatical Project

Episode Highlights

  • DJ’s story and journey to where he is today (1:15)
  • External catalysts that result in sabbaticals (6:00)
  • Types off sabbaticals people take (11:50)
  • DJ’s sabbatical + walking 900 miles (16:00)
  • Barriers that prevent people from taking a sabbatical (21:45)
  • Archetypes of sabbaticals (24:20)
  • Business case for sabbaticals (30:10)
  • Case studies of nonprofit leaders taking sabbaticals (35:00)
  • DJ’s advice for people exploring sabbaticals in the nonprofit sector (42:00)
  • A story of powerful philanthropy + impact that DJ witnessed in his career  (45:15)
  • DJ’s One Good Thing: Life is too short to not take a sabbatical. (50:25)

For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/337

About our Sponsor Neon One
Technology alone can’t solve the challenges nonprofits face. That’s why Neon One provides software that empowers you to manage constituents all while giving you the resources and support you need to connect to what matters most - your people and their passions. Learn more about how Neon One is helping nonprofits create stronger connections by visiting neonone.com/weareforgood.

Join us at The Spread!

Givebutter's biggest innovation event of the year is here — The Spread, built entirely around co-creating with nonprofits like yours. 💛

We Are For Good is joining forces with GB to host in-person hackathon meetups on Friday, Oct. 2, in New York, Seattle, LA, Denver, and Indianapolis, so you can build alongside other nonprofits in the community.

Learn more and save your free spot today.

//

Join the We Are For Good Community—completely free.
Join fellow changemakers, share takeaways from this working session, and keep collaborating in a space built for connection, inspiration, and real impact: www.weareforgoodcommunity.com

Say hi 👋
LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Twitter

2022-10-14 54 min
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