Café PANO: Burnout in the Nonprofit Sector: Understanding It, Talking About It, Tackling It 

Café PANO – Burnout in the Nonprofit Sector: Understanding It, Talking About It, Tackling It 
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM | Virtual Gathering (PANO Members)
Hosted by: Stephanie Chapuis, PANO’s Membership & Consultant Collaborative Manager
Guest Speaker: Kate Scherr- Adams, Owner and Principal consultant, KS Solutions Consulting
 

Calling all PANO Members to build connection!

This month we invited Kate Scherr- Adams, Owner and Principal consultant, KS Solutions Consulting to discuss wellbeing in the workplace.

Mission-driven work is deeply rewarding and deeply demanding. Let's talk honestly about burnout, what fuels it, how it shows up, and how it affects people, teams, and missions. We'll share insights, experiences, and practical ideas for creating more sustainable ways of working.

Got a topic in mind for a future gathering? Let us know here, along with any recommendations for time of year and/or suggested facilitator(s).

So, PANO Members, brew up your favorite morning beverage and then let's brew up some community together! 

Single Login Cost: 
FREE for PANO Members | Not-Yet Members, look out for future opportunities to join us for informal conversation or become a member now!

Terms of Participation
Your registration entitles you to a single login. Please do not share the login information with others, as it may interfere with your ability to join. If multiple individuals from your organization would like to participate, please register each person separately.

Materials & Login Instructions:
Materials (PowerPoint and other handouts), along with instructions on how to login, will be emailed to attendees a day or two prior to the program date. PANO uses Zoom as our virtual gathering platform; you can familiarize yourself with Zoom and/or join a test meeting prior to these sessions. 

This program will be NOT BE recorded.

 
About the Speaker:

Kate Scherr-Adams is guided by the words of jazz pianist and composer Eubie Blake who said, “Be grateful for luck. Pay the thunder no mind—listen to the birds. Don’t hate nobody.” This philosophy reflects her approach to both life and work.

An active community volunteer, Kate leads a weekly life skills club for middle school students. As a nature lover and trained hike leader, she enjoys exploring the outdoors.

Kate is the founder of KS Solutions Consulting, focused on people, planning and progress, where she helps nonprofits and public organizations strengthen leadership, navigate change, and build healthier workplaces. With more than 25 years of experience in the nonprofit and government sectors, including 15 years as a consultant, she has partnered with more than 150 organizations on strategic planning, team development, board and volunteer engagement, workplace wellness, strategy and succession planning and coaching and professional development. Kate holds degrees in Social Work (BA) and Nonprofit Management (MA), is trained in the Standards for Excellence, and teaches a graduate course on organizational strategy development.

If you are a PANO member and are having trouble getting registered for this event, please contact Membership & Consultant Collaborative Manager Stephanie Chapuis at stephanie@pano.org or 717-265-9387. Thanks and we'll see you soon!