Applicant Burnout Grant Writing 
Candid
DECEMBER 24, 2024
Heres what you told us, along with a few articles that offer a deeper dive into each of the items on this nonprofit wish list: #3: Less paperwork for grants (14%) We know nonprofits are often overburdened by long, complicated, customized grant applications and reporting that require hours and hours of staff timeeven for small grant amounts.
DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services
OCTOBER 13, 2023
Once upon a time, in a cubicle far, far away, I saw an announcement for a senior grant writing position at a national organization. Under the qualifications heading, it stated that they were looking for a grant writer who never made a mistake—that perfection was the goal for every grant submitted. Then, I read further.
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Grant Professionals Association
MAY 14, 2025
Im the first full-time grant professional my organization has ever had. I started consulting part-time and slowly took on grant writing and management work. I was too busy firing off last-minute applications, tracking down signatures, and frantically submitting grant reports. GPC Competencies: 4,5,8
Millionaire Grant Lady
MARCH 12, 2024
We are seeing more complex and rigorous grant application formats (likely due to the increased demand for nonprofit services as well as the increased cost of those services). These complicated applications require more time and expertise to complete well. If you missed part 1 , 2 or 3 , you can still check them out here.
Assel Grant Services
JANUARY 6, 2024
Actually, burnout has been around for a long while, recognized in the healthcare and social service industries. The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes burnout as an occupational phenomenon (though it’s not recognized as a medical condition). That’s another buzzword like quiet quitting or hustle culture , right?
Millionaire Grant Lady
OCTOBER 6, 2023
While many nonprofits rely on grant funding for a significant portion of revenue, how nonprofits fill their grant writing needs varies significantly from organization to organization. Some nonprofits make grant writing a small part of someone’s job description. Can you hire a seasonal grant writer?
DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services
OCTOBER 10, 2024
As grant professionals, we’re constantly focused on deadlines, applications, and making a difference for the causes we care about. Our team has had an ongoing focus on overall wellness, mental health, and mindfulness, given that our work as grant professionals is very sedentary and has a high rate of burnout.
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