Collective Sparks: Explore the 32-Hour Work Week

A local case study on a 32-hour work week: lessons, insights and peer learning.

Collective Sparks:
Collective Sparks is a new pilot series from Rotary Charities designed to create space for practical learning, shared reflection, and local connection among nonprofit leaders and staff.

These sessions are built around a simple idea: some of the most valuable learning is already happening within our community. Each quarterly gathering highlights a real example of experimentation in practice and invites participants into an open, facilitated conversation to explore what it might mean for their own work.

Session One: Exploring the 32-Hour Work Week
This session will explore the concept of a 32-hour work week, as experienced and led by Juliette Schultz, Executive Director of the Women’s Resource Center.
This approach was not adopted overnight. It was researched, piloted, and refined with staff and board input to understand what was sustainable in practice, following a “100-80-100” model: 100% pay, 80% time, 100% focus on maintaining service and impact.

Like Collective Sparks itself, this work was approached as a pilot—designed to learn, adapt, and understand what is possible.

What to expect:

• A local case study grounded in real experience
• Time for questions, reflection, and discussion
• Opportunities to connect with peers across organizations

Who should attend:
This session may be especially relevant for executive directors, HR and operations leaders, and board members interested in staff wellbeing, organizational sustainability, or new ways of structuring work.

Event details:

• Date and time: Tuesday, June 9 | 10 am - 12 pm; doors at 9:30 am
• Location: NMC Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center, room 104/105
• Light refreshments and beverages provided
• Please refrain from wearing strong perfumes or fragrances.

Event Photography: Photos may be taken by staff or a representative of Rotary Charities. These photos may be used in digital or print or shared across our communications channels. If you prefer not to have your photo used for these purposes, please let us know when you RSVP.

Accommodations: Rotary Charities is committed to creating inclusive spaces where everyone feels welcome. If you plan to attend this gathering and need to request a reasonable accommodation, please let us know when you RSVP.