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Work shouldn’t hurt. But in the nonprofit sector, burnout is too common and boundaries are too often overlooked. This May, we’re spotlighting a growing shift toward decent work, with a special focus on the four-day work week. We’ll explore how this change is taking shape in real organizations, what the latest data says, and where to begin if you’re ready to explore it for yourself. 

Let’s dive in: 

📘 Beyond Decent Work: 4-Day Work Week Guide – IONS

This practical brief from IONS explores the “why” and “how” of a shorter work week. It’s full of actionable insights for nonprofits rethinking their structures, and they’ve made their internal policy public, too. 

👉 Read the guide 
📄 See the policy

📰 How the 4-Day Work Week is Changing Nonprofits in Canada 

This article from Future of Good and Imagine Canada unpacks the movement’s momentum with stories, data, and big questions. A compelling read for funders and nonprofit leaders alike. 

📖 Read the article 

🧭 Lessons from the Field: Imagine Canada's Experience 

What does a 4-day week look like in action? Imagine Canada shares candid lessons from their own shift: what’s worked, what hasn’t, and what they’re still figuring out. 

📝 Read the blog 

🎧 Podcast: Decent Work + The Rise of the 4-Day Work Week 

In Episode 3 of Let’s Imagine, sector leaders reflect on the values behind decent work and what sustainable change in our work culture really demands. 

🎙 Listen here 

💡 Tips to Implement a 4-Day Week (ONN Webinar) 

Feeling inspired? This ONN webinar offers practical, step-by-step guidance to help you design your own pilot program, plus other decent work practices to consider. 

📺 Watch the replay 

🎥 Bonus: “Work-Life Balance in Action” 

This episode shows how solo fundraisers are reimagining time, boundaries, and wellness, and why it matters now more than ever.

▶️ Watch on YouTube

🌐 Upcoming: EPIC Board Match (2025) 

Ready to grow your governance capacity? The EPIC Board Match 2025⚡Networking & Education Event connects nonprofits with diverse board candidates, designed for intentional, values-aligned leadership. 

🎟 Register on Eventbrite 

Whether you’re ready to pilot a four-day work week or just beginning to explore what decent work could look like in your organization, we hope these resources offer both inspiration and clarity. Because creating healthier, more equitable workplaces isn’t just good for staff. It’s essential for impact. 

We’d love to hear from you. If you’re testing new work models, rethinking boundaries, or building a culture of care, hit reply and share what’s working (or what’s hard!). We’re in this together. 

Until next month,