In this episode, I sit down with Jessica Pang-Parks to dive into the challenges nonprofits face with the scarcity mindset and some uncomfortable truths about the sector. We explore how the fear of competition often holds organizations back and why embracing collaboration and partnership is the key to driving impact. Jessica shares her insights on how we can shift our mindset from scarcity to abundance, highlighting that there is enough success for everyone. We also discuss what to do when you start feeling jaded by the profession, and lastly, we cover the critical topic of setting boundaries—how protecting your time and energy can lead to better outcomes for both you and the communities you serve. Whether you're feeling a bit disillusioned or just looking for ways to strengthen your nonprofit’s approach, this conversation offers both reflection and actionable advice geared toward managing expectations of working in nonprofit.

Connect with Jessica

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-pang-parks-mes-cva-31888243/ 

Website: https://www.learnwithjpp.com

Resources from Session

Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement Job Leveling Document https://www.volunteeralive.org/docs/AL!VE_Career_Pathways_for_the_VEP-Job_Leveling_Document.pdf 

Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement: https://www.volunteeralive.org 

Community-Centric Fundraising - https://communitycentricfundraising.org

Ontario Nonprofit Network: https://theonn.ca 

How to Create Effective Advisory Teams - https://nicole-r-smith-s-school.teachable.com/p/create-advisory-teams-that-move-the-mark 

Effective Advisory Team Toolkit ($25.00) https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/CDCCXKFZJ8USE 

Connecting the Cause: https://www.connectingthecause.com/ 

About Jessica Pang-Parks

Jessica is highly skilled at and incredibly passionate about stewarding relationships, coaching and mentoring others and developing and improving processes. She is the recipient of the 2021 Alison Caird Young Leader Award in recognition of her leadership and excellence in volunteer engagement and the recipient of the 2023 VMPC Exemplary Leader Impact Award in recognition of her contributions to the field as a mentor, leader, trainer, and advocate. 

Jessica earned her CVA credential in April 2023 and has facilitated Fleming College’s Volunteer Management: Spectrum of Engagement course since May 2022. She has held professional volunteer engagement roles at Crohn's and Colitis Canada, Pathways to Education Canada, the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Volunteer Toronto, and WWF-Canada. 

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Jessica is privileged to work on the traditional land of the Huron-Wendat, the Seneca, and the Mississaugas of the Credit. Learn more about Jessica at www.learnwithjpp.com.