Burnout Should Never be the Cost of Offering a Helping Hand.

KOSQS- Strengthening the Heart of Nonprofits

Empowering Nonprofit Leaders while Transforming Communities

KOSQS exists to nurture the community that serves the community—by lifting up neighbors while protecting those who serve them. We create programs that strengthen the well-being and quality of life of underserved communities, while also advocating for and supporting the nonprofit workers who make that service possible. Through education, volunteer engagement, and community-driven solutions, we ensure that help is available—and that those who provide help are not forgotten, overworked, or burned out.

Lifting Up Birmingham with Safety, Skills, and Support

We bring together research-driven, community-focused, and lived experience to support nonprofit workers and the communities they serve.

It’s simple: “We nurture the community that serves the community—by lifting up neighbors while protecting those who serve them.”

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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.

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Services

  1. Safe Haven Ring: doorbells and safety training for seniors & disabled residents. (*2026 initiative)

2. Roosevelt City Technology & Empowerment Center: Digital access, STEM learning, and workforce skills. (*2026 Initiative)

3. Nonprofit Worker Wellness & Burnout Prevention: Research-informed training and tools to sustain those who serve.

Nonprofit Burnout Prevention Workshops & Training Series

KOSQS is working to secure funding to offer the workshops & trainings free of charge to nonprofit organizations. All donations, grants, sponsorships, etc., are welcomed and appreciated

  • more information on these programs will be available in early January 2026. Keep checking back.

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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