AFP Affinity Group Speaker Series: Addressing Mental Health and Ending Stigma in the Workplace: Taking the Next Step, Moving from Awareness to Action!

This presentation will examine: 

• The impact of mental health on the workforce; 
• How mental health impacts every aspect of a nonprofit; 
• How leaders can cultivate an environment of acceptance and inclusion to support employee wellness and mental health; 
• How to cultivate supportive environments for discussion, education, and disclosure of mental health challenges; and 
• How organizations can utilize mental health awareness, wellness, and recognition programs to improve the overall employee experience.
   

Hosted by: Mark Chilutti and the AFP Disabilities Affinity Group

Speaker: Ian Adair, MS, CNP, ACNP

Ian Adair has spent a career building successful nonprofits. He is a three-time nonprofit CEO, TEDx speaker, and recognized expert in leadership, fundraising, and nonprofit management. Over his 25-year career he has raised tens of millions of dollars, managed regional and national programs, and presented at more than 200 conferences and events around the world. Ian is on a mission to change the conversation around mental health from one that condemns and diminishes those suffering to one of empathy and support. He is one of the leading voices in a movement to encourage nonprofit and corporate leaders to take bold action to support the health and well-being of our workforce. Ian is the author of the book, Stronger Than Stigma. A Call to Action: Stories of Grief, Loss, and Inspiration!

Ian is the Director of Leadership Development and Credentialing at the Association of Fundraising Professionals global office.