Applicant Burnout Policy 
Blackbaud
MARCH 18, 2025
Economic fluctuations, policy changes, climate events, and rapid advances in technology are just a few of the factors fundamentally reshaping how the nonprofit sector fulfills its mission. Funders dont have to wait for conditions to be perfect or roll out a convoluted application process to help current grantees who are struggling now.
Candid
DECEMBER 31, 2024
Naturally, we were curious to know how grantmakers felt about the use of generative AI in funding applications. In its annual survey of foundation giving trends, Candid finds 57% of grantmakers didnt know whether theyd received applications created with generative AI, only 10% accepted or planned to accept them, and 67% were undecided.
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Candid
JUNE 30, 2025
Between the pandemic, the fight for racial justice, uncertainty around federal policies, and widespread burnout, organizations are being asked to do more with less, while also being told to prove their worth at every turn. Nonprofits and the communities they serve are experiencing new and dynamic challenges.
Blackbaud
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
The challenge becomes even more daunting when their work is compounded by external factors such as economic fluctuations, policy changes, climate events, and outdated technical infrastructure. I had many moments when I was on the edge of burnout doing my part to move the mission forward. Unfortunately, my experience is not unique.
Blackbaud
JULY 2, 2025
According to the Center for Effective Philanthropy’s State of Nonprofits 2025 report , over 90 percent of nonprofit leaders cite political and economic instability as a barrier to advancing their mission, and nearly as many report staff burnout as a significant challenge. Their question, “Who else needs to win so that you can win?”
Blue Avocado
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Nonprofit Grant Proposal Budget Calculations: A Road Map Whats the best way to make your nonprofits budget stand out on a grant application? One nonprofit leader shared six lessons learned from a bad board experience organizational policies to help your nonprofit set expectations, prevent dysfunction, and avoid a laundry list of problems.
Grant Writing Made Easy
JULY 4, 2025
Whether you’re a solo grant writer or part of a small, multitasking team, developing a clear process to evaluate grant opportunities can help you write stronger proposals, avoid burnout, and focus on the funding that truly supports your mission. Nonprofits often operate under the mindset that more applications = more chances of funding.
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