Burnout Should Never be the Cost of Offering a Helping Hand.
KOSQS- Strengthening the Heart of Nonprofits
Empowering Nonprofit Leaders while Transforming Communities
KOSQS brings together lived experience, academic expertise, and a deep commitment to serving nonprofit professionals and communities.
Whether delivering training, providing well-being resources to residents living in underserved Birmingham neighborhoods, developing digital tools, or advocating for nonprofit worker wellness, our team leads with heart, knowledge, and purpose
Lifting Up Birmingham with Safety, Skills, and Support
We unite lived experience and research-driven practice to strengthen nonprofit professionals and the neighborhoods they serve.
It’s Simple, “We nurture the Community that serves the Community”
Board of Directors
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Dr. Cyd C. Howard, President /Chief Executive Office
is a nonprofit leadership expert and author of Exhausted but Essential. Rooted in lived experience, she champions practical solutions that strengthen underserved communities and the professionals who serve them. Through KOSQS, Dr. Howard leads safety education, technology/STEM training, workforce development, and research-informed burnout prevention for nonprofit staff and volunteers. Her work blends academic rigor with compassion to build resilient people, healthy teams, and sustainable impact.
Services
Safe Haven- Ring doorbells + safety training for seniors & disabled residents.
2. Roosevelt City Technology & Empowerment Center: Digital access, STEM learning, and workforce skills.
3. Nonprofit Worker Wellness & Burnout Prevention: Research-informed training and tools to sustain those who serve.
Nonprofit Burnout Prevention Workshops & Training Series
Based on the Book Exhausted but Essential
By Dr. Cyd C. Howard, DBA, MBA, PMP
Service Description:
Our Exhausted but Essential workshop and training series is a powerful, research-based program designed to help nonprofit organizations recognize, prevent, and respond to burnout in the workplace. Based on the groundbreaking book by Dr. Cyd C. Howard, this series delivers actionable insights and tools that empower teams to protect their passion, strengthen their resilience, and enhance organizational performance.
These interactive sessions are tailored for nonprofit professionals at all levels—from frontline staff to executive leadership—and are ideal for team retreats, professional development days, conferences, and board trainings.
Topics Include:
Recognizing the Signs and Stages of Burnout
Workload Management and Organizational Culture
Leadership Strategies for a Healthier Workplace
Setting Boundaries and Building Support Systems
Implementing Fair Policies and Mental Health Practices
Reclaiming Purpose Without Sacrificing Well-being
What’s Included:
✔ Live or virtual facilitation by Dr. Cyd C. Howard
✔ Printable workbooks and digital toolkits
✔ Real-world case studies and nonprofit-specific insights
✔ Post-training debrief and implementation strategies
✔ Certificate of Completion (eligible for CE credits where applicable)
Training Formats Available:
Half-Day or Full-Day Workshops
Lunch & Learn Sessions
Keynote Presentations
Custom Multi-Session Wellness Series
Ideal For:
Nonprofit staff and volunteers
Executive leadership and HR teams
Grantmakers, board members, and sector advocates
Why It Matters:
Burnout isn’t just a personal problem—it’s an organizational risk. Investing in your team’s well-being boosts morale, improves retention, and ensures mission sustainability. Let’s create a culture where nonprofit workers don’t have to choose between their purpose and their peace.
Book Dr. Cyd Today:
📧 cyd@kosqs.com | 🌐 www.KOSQS.com | 📍 Virtual or On-Site Options
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