Arts for Change: Pre-Conference Workshop

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Five matches on a purple background. One is burned and another is growing a green leaf.

Preventing Burnout

Training Description:
Fatigue and burn out are not new risks within the non-profit sector, the ongoing pandemic,
inflation, and the current social and political climate are contributing more stress to an already
stressed-out sector. This workshop will address burn out through a collective community based
approach and will create space to discuss preventative system changes that can be made at an
organizational level, rather than reactive individual responses. The training will include a slide
deck presentation, a digital tool to allow for anonymous participation, breakout discussion
groups, and activities.

Facilitator Biography:
Amanda Guthrie is an experienced leader, educator, and facilitator who is passionate about
building sustainable, supportive, and just environments.
Her experience includes working within the private and public sector, along with holding
leadership positions including Interim Executive Director at OUTSaskatoon, Saskatoon’s
2SLGBTQ organization. Amanda now works as a Senior Consultant at Ivy + Dean Consulting,
where she provides queer-informed and equity focused support to agencies across the
province.Outside of her professional work, Amanda volunteers her time as the Board Chair Quint
Development Corporation, a housing and employment organization that serves Saskatoon’s
core neighbourhoods. When she isn’t working or volunteering her time, you can find her
travelling or camping with her partner, laughing with her friends, or concocting schemes to
create a better world.

Who is this workshop for?

  • Executive Directors or non-profit leadership team members
  • Non-profit staff
  • Board members
  • Grassroots organizations

Date: Thursday, April 3, 2025 | 1:30PM to 4:30PM | Facilitator: Amanda Guthrie, Ivy & Dean | Location: In-person at Luther College at the University of Regina (wheelchair-accessible facility)

Fee:
– $50 for non Saskatchewan Arts Alliance (SAA) members
– $25 for current SAA members

Not a member? Join SAA here. Memberships are “pay what you can” and are valid until May 31, 2026, for both individuals and organizations.

This is a paid event; registration is required. 

For more information, contact the Saskatchewan Arts Alliance: info@saskartsalliance.ca

Register here.