Keeping Remote Staff Motivated When Everything Has Changed

Presented by Cynthia W. Rojas on October 21, 2020

It has been six months since many nonprofit organizations closed their offices and deployed their staff to work remotely from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Even as we realize we are in this pandemic for longer than we had originally imagined, staff are still struggling with this new way of working. Many nonprofits plan to continue to work from home well into the new year. This workshop will offer an understanding of the science of motivation and ways leaders can keep staff feeling motivated, engaged, and included when everyone is working from different locations. Participants will also hear from other nonprofit organizations who have tackled this issue and are finding innovative ways to keep staff motivated.

About the Presenter:

Cynthia Rojas works with organizations in solving complex problems so they can perform at their best. She does this through organizational development, process improvement, talent development, and change management.

Cynthia’s career spans over two decades in the nonprofit sector and includes senior leadership roles. Today, Cynthia is a consultant at Fio Partners, a management consulting firm for nonprofit organizations, funders, and community collaboratives. Fio specializes in strategic and business planning, organizational culture and climate, strategic alliances, trainings, and evaluation and research.

Cynthia has a Master of Science in Research Methods from Hunter College in NYC. She is currently getting her Ph.D. in Organizational Development and Strategic Leadership from Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida. Cynthia brings her analytical training, knowledge of leadership, expertise in organizational development, and experience in all she does. She attributes the balance of practical experience and theoretical frameworks as the essential elements of her success with organizations.

Questions? Please email Stephanie Chung