Evolving Minds

Our Executive Director Anthony recently spoke at Vanderbilt University about how to build community in fractured times. As a national professional speaker with Weave: The Social Fabric Project at the Aspen Institute, Anthony speaks on: •Building trust across differences •Creating spaces for authentic connection •Strengthening relationships In an America sharply divided between fear and joy post-election, how do we find common ground? Book a speaking engagement with Anthony here: https://lnkd.in/eZZ3GvC3

SNEAK PEEK: Evolving Minds in 2025 Big things are coming! Here's what we're launching in early 2025: •We're assembling an Advisory Board of industry leaders to strengthen our expertise in workplace mental health and social connection. •Get ready for #ReimagineWork - our first advocacy campaign dedicated to humanizing Essential and Frontline workers and promoting workplaces that value employees as whole people. •We're developing an online Resource Hub with downloadable tools (launching early 2025), followed by video content in the second half of the year. Stay tuned as we continue to advance our mission of creating a culture of care 💜

MILESTONE ALERT! Our founder Anthony Sartori delivered his first keynote speech at the For You Page Conference in New York City, a groundbreaking youth-led mental health summit. Connecting with changemakers from across the globe, Anthony shared Evolving Minds' vision for reimagining work and creating cultures of care. We're honored to be part of the growing workplace mental health movement and excited to continue driving positive change in how organizations approach wellbeing in 2025. Watch Anthony's full keynote speech here: https://lnkd.in/eTu2jbsT

We're thrilled to announce that Evolving Minds has been accepted into the Social Innovation Lab at Johns Hopkins University! A heartfelt thank you to our community of supporters who have believed in our vision. Want to stay updated on our journey? Join our free community on Patreon for weekly updates: https://lnkd.in/enBFAySu

What are you curious about? I try to always notice when and how people work together to make big things happen, but also how they tackle everyday goals. I'm fascinated by how institutions work: the way they're set up, the unconscious rules that members follow, how they're perceived by members and outsiders. I'm also curious about how diversity of thought, experience, and background plays a role in creating strong, dynamic teams and positive outcomes. — Anna Taylor We're excited to announce Anna has joined the Evolving Minds Board of Directors. As Executive Director of The Greater Sum Foundation, Anna brings deep expertise in nonprofit innovation, leadership development, and sector collaboration to our organization. With Anna, Patricia, and Amanda, our three newest board members, 2025 is looking bright!

Where do you see goodness in the world? Family, friends, neighbors, and strangers have instilled a fundamental optimism in me from a young age. I see goodness in the stories I tell personally and professionally, where people try their hardest to love themselves and each other. I believe that everything we do now connects to the paths that those before us have laid, and I find hope in co-creating a little more of that path for the generations to come. — Amanda Liaw We're thrilled to share that Amanda has joined the Board of Directors at Evolving Minds. As Communications and Marketing Director at Spur Local, Amanda brings extensive experience in nonprofit marketing, digital fundraising, and organizational development to our organization. At Spur Local, she has helped drive initiatives that have supported a network of over 400 local nonprofits in strengthening their fundraising, marketing, and leadership capabilities. Please join us in welcoming Amanda to our team!

Where do I see goodness in the world? It’s everywhere if you’re looking for it. Darkness is always easy to find, but when we choose to notice and spread goodness, it shows up in the smallest, most meaningful ways—and I try to embrace it every day. Walking my two daughters to school, we’re greeted by Mr. Joe, our kind crossing guard, who never misses a chance to high-five us and wish us a great day. At my coffee stop, I chat with Rose, my favorite barista, about everything from the weather to her college classes. On my long commute to work, I remind myself to be grateful—grateful for my job, for friends I can call to pass the time, or for a podcast that sparks my curiosity. For me, connecting with others—listening to their stories and sharing moments—reveals the quiet, everyday goodness all around us. – Patricia Granata Eisner We're delighted to announce Patricia has joined the Board of Directors at Evolving Minds. As Senior Director of Development at the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia, Patricia brings extensive experience in leading development strategy to our organization. Stay tuned for two more exciting Board of Directors announcements!

How can we address burnout and loneliness in nonprofits when 50% of organizations report burnout and 57% of nonprofit workers feel lonely? Elizabeth Brown from the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation wrote a compelling blog post for the Center for Effective Philanthropy, where she emphasized the importance of adopting a "mental health mindset" to address the workplace mental health crisis plaguing so many organizations. By prioritizing mental health programs, operational support, and leadership development, funders and nonprofits can work together to build healthy workplaces where nonprofit staff feel valued and supported. We couldn’t agree more—everyone, including our nonprofit professionals, deserves a healthy workplace! Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/efEjg73n

Fun fact! Our Executive Director, Anthony Sartori, is a National Professional Mental Health Speaker with Active Minds, Inc., a leading nonprofit dedicated to promoting mental health awareness. Through Active Minds, Anthony has had the incredible opportunity to speak on the importance of mental health, mindfulness, social connection, and community building across the country. As a speaker, Anthony shares his professional insights on how we can all cultivate a culture of care, both in our workplaces and beyond. If you're interested in normalizing and supporting mental health in your workplace, you can learn more or book Anthony for your next event through his speaker page at Active Minds. Book Anthony here: https://lnkd.in/ef3sBfQu

Build a More Connected Workplace! Workplace well-being and social connection are essential to a thriving organizational culture. At Evolving Minds, our Connection Trainings are designed to educate leaders, teams, and organizations on how to foster deeper relationships, build trust, and create a healthy work environment. Recent results from one of our Connection Trainings with a nonprofit show: •63% of participants felt more connected with their coworkers •75% reported an increase in trust among their coworkers •88% noticed a rise in empathy among colleagues Participants shared these key takeaways: “Workplace connectedness affects mental health and can improve the organization as a whole.” “Connection is imperative for physical and mental health. The workplace can encourage this opportunity to connect.” “To improve connection with others, connect with friends and family as well as co-workers.” Learn more about how Connection Trainings can help your team grow: https://lnkd.in/e4AbaD3g