The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 15, 2023

By Sono Motoyama Conrado Muluc In four years, MediaJustice’s budget grew from $2.5 Staff burnout, lack of clarity about an organization's values, and the pace of hiring are among the challenges that prompted nonprofit leaders inundated with surprise gifts to turn to consultants — and one another. million to $4.5

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The Fundraising Coach

JANUARY 17, 2025

From tight budgets to limited staffing, these hurdles can make even the simplest event feel overwhelming. Budget Constraints Tight finances can make it difficult to secure venues, hire vendors, and provide high-quality experiences for attendees. However, many organizations face common challenges that complicate the planning process.

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Center for Effective Philanthropy

JUNE 17, 2024

The invisible lines between the findings began to form, […] The post Funders: Let’s Stop Making Nonprofits Choose Between Balanced Budgets and Burnout appeared first on CEP (Alloy 2024). As I read the recent Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) report on the state of nonprofits, a familiar feeling settled in.

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The Fundraising Coach

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Many struggle to afford the six-figure salaries that experienced executives command, leading to a cycle of hiring junior staff, investing in their development, only to lose them to larger organizations or burnout. million budget raising about $400,000/year. Board members worry about sustainability and impact.

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Candid

APRIL 17, 2024

But in the wake of the pandemic, the “Great Resignation,” and waves of burnout , more nonprofits may be adopting co-leadership models as they experiment with new ways of working, sharing power, centering BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) leaders, and planning for succession. The concept of co-leadership is not new.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 8, 2025

Due to limited budgets, internally crafted grant application and review processes, and expectation of outcomes as promised, it can feel stifling to creativity and innovation in program design. Finally, staff burnout and unrealistic expectations remain persistent issues.

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Candid

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Why we are all burned out and what to do about it by Cathleen Clerkin of Candid Burnout is a trend that’s unfortunately yet to go out of style. shares what causes burnout, what its symptoms look like, and why nonprofit professionals are particularly susceptible to it. In this blog, Cathleen Clerkin, Ph.D.,

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 12, 2023

Rebellion Against Burnout: Rest as a Revolutionary Act Tricia Hersey’s Nap Ministry isn’t just about catching some Zs. If you’re leading a nonprofit, AI can be your virtual assistant, handling everything from setting up meetings to managing budgets. With AI, we can make this resistance a way of life.

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Candid

JULY 31, 2024

Low pay and high out-of-pocket costs force many teachers to take on second jobs, which leads to burnout and drives many to leave the profession. But even though these small investments can have a major impact on students’ success in and out of the classroom, teachers are often left to shoulder the cost.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

APRIL 22, 2025

The Role of Fundraising inSchools Public schools often face budget constraints in the USA, making fundraisers critical for bridging financial gaps. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, over 90% of public schools rely on fundraising to supplement their budgets.

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Selfish Giving

JUNE 4, 2025

In todays climate, teams that qualify well can work more efficiently, avoid burnout, and create partnerships that deliver meaningful, long-term value. The survey also found that budget rose to the top of activation challenges, with 39 percent of partners ranking it the primary challenge, up from 18 percent three years ago."

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Millionaire Grant Lady

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Additionally, layering job roles can increase burnout. The top reasons for vacancies included salary competition (72%), budget constraints and insufficient funds (66%) and stress and burnout (50%). Millionaire Grant Lady and Associates tailor grant services to your needs and work with your budget.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

As grant professionals, we require the knowledge and insight of subject matter experts, accountants, budget experts, GIS map makers, marketing gurus, program directors, board members, community leaders, and others to create, submit, and manage successful grant programs. But that does not mean I work in a vacuum. And who doesn’t want that?

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

I’m very concerned about quality, burnout, and how to communicate to leadership that I need more time and commitment from the project team to plan and write proposals. First, review previous proposals, if available, to understand the programs, previous methodologies, and budget aspects the organization utilizes.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Taking a break from work gives your brain the chance to reset and recharge, and this is essential to avoiding burnout and staying productive all year long. Fundraising is a high-turnover field and burnout is a key reason. By taking time to recharge, you will avoid burnout and be more productive. How to Plan for Time Off .

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 16, 2024

When you work for a nonprofit, you operate on a tight budget. Here are some non-financial benefits you can offer to keep employees engaged.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 4, 2024

You have less wiggle room in terms of time and budget. If you don’t plan for time commitment and keep an eye on burnout, you run the risk of losing significant ground trying to implement new technology. Absolutely. Of course, there are downsides.

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Blue Avocado

MARCH 5, 2024

But if you are on staff during this period, it is important to remember that you play a vital role, and do what you can to avoid burnout as you carry forward. Ensuring that you are being clear in your communication, as well as open to others’ views, is essential to avoiding widespread burnout.

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Here are some trends and factors that may influence your grantees’ expectations and experiences: Staffing shortages: Many nonprofits are facing staff turnover, burnout, or open positions due to economic, medical, environmental and other challenges. This means that they may have less capacity and resources to devote to your application.

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Grants Plus

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Budget constraints and limited funding for staffing and overhead can make it unrealistic for nonprofits to compete in the wage market. Continuously relying on a few individuals to shoulder additional responsibilities creates a strain that may ultimately result in employee burnout and resignations.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Instead, many organizations rely on grant dollars to fund a significant portion of their budget. Grant consultants tailor service packages to fit your organization’s needs and budget. The top reasons for vacancies: salary competition (72%), budget constraints and insufficient funds (66%) and stress and burnout (50%).

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CauseVox

JULY 10, 2024

Dani is intimately familiar with the hurdles of running a nonprofit on a tight budget. With issues like burnout and limited staff, she often found herself juggling multiple roles. Despite these obstacles, Well Aware has effectively funded and built clean water systems in East Africa.

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Strategic Grants

AUGUST 1, 2023

The hub responds to research that shows that many leaders, staff and volunteers in the sector are experiencing stress, anxiety, overwhelm and burnout. Explore each toolbox to find resources for your organisation to support the six pillars of wellbeing.

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Candid

MARCH 11, 2024

BIPOC respondents reported similar levels of leadership aspiration regardless of whether they received management, fundraising, budget, or media training. What about positive factors such as training, mentorship, and other supports? Those staff are being pushed to lead by challenges and lack of supports.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

The portion of staff salary that corresponds to hours spent in programs can be included in program budgets. Rates of burnout in the nonprofit sector are high , but delegating a workload among an appropriate number of people can make a huge difference. I tell this to folks in Grant Writing Made Easy all the time. What’s next for you?

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 12, 2010

I worked with one ED who was nothing short of brilliant at putting together a remarkably cohesive board (and this for a tiny nonprofit agency with a yearly budget of $500,000) of remarkably diverse individuals. But the leader who tries to do it all is headed for burnout, and in a powerful hurry. BILL OWENS. Learn how to delegate.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JANUARY 6, 2023

There are only so many hours in the workday, and to keep burnout at bay, no one should work until midnight regularly to get all the grants submitted. Do we already have a program developed, along with an accompanying budget? This is how a curated calendar helps – you have a game plan for the year. If yes, then…. If yes, then….

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 8, 2024

Here are some of the key aspects of nonprofit HR, according to Astron Solutions : Limited resources : Most of the time, nonprofits work on tight budgets and don’t have a lot of resources to devote to HR tasks when they need to focus on their productivity in other areas just to keep the doors open. But it’s a different story for nonprofits.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

In your plan, be sure to include who (help you’ll need) will do what (responsibilities), what things will cost (budget), and how you’ll stay on target (accountability). One look at the budget and I would glaze over. In other words, plan for today, this week, this month, this year, and this decade.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 4, 2023

Volunteers are helpful for raising awareness for your cause and expanding your organization without needing to drastically increase your budget, and volunteer management will keep your volunteers productive and enthusiastic about the work they do for you. Here are some of the most common reasons for low volunteer retention: Burnout.

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Booster

JUNE 3, 2024

From field trips to school improvements to classroom resources, your school most likely has a huge running list of needs that don’t fit into its annual budget. Trying to do too much can result in burnout and much less buy-in from others. You’ve been given the reins and voted your PTA/PTO’s next President—congratulations!

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Blackbaud

MAY 12, 2025

Navigating the budget approval process in nonprofit organizations can sometimes feel like a maze full of frustrating dead ends. By addressing these pain points in the nonprofit budget approval process, you can ensure that financial decisions are made quickly, transparently, and in alignment with organizational goals. Who approves what?

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Grant Writing Made Easy

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Figuring out which routine tasks cost you a lot of willpower (hello, phone call to request a meeting with a potential funder) and which tasks are relatively low in their willpower cost can help you in scheduling things to maximize your time and energy while mitigating fatigue and burnout.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Offering fundraisers that have value for the donors, as well as the church, will help prevent burnout. But they’re a great option for smaller groups that don’t need to work with large budgets, and it’s a fantastic way to have fun with other people in your community that have similar interests. The Key to Small Church Fundraisers.

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Blue Avocado

APRIL 23, 2024

I have witnessed firsthand in our community the high turnover rates, burnout, and complete undervaluing of nonprofit employees. Our turnover has averaged less than one person per year, while our income has exceeded our budget for the last three years. So why isn’t equitable compensation the norm?

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Candid

AUGUST 29, 2023

Unfortunately, an undisputable trend these days is burnout. So, in this blog, I’m leveraging my PhD in Psychology to share a bit about what burnout is, why it seems to be everywhere in the nonprofit world, and what organizations, leaders, and individuals can do about it. workers reported experiencing burnout symptoms this year.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 18, 2024

During my previous career, I was often on the edge of burnout doing my part to fulfill my organization’s vision of a world free of HIV and hepatitis. This responsibility requires us to recognize we can recover from and prevent burnout, but only when we intentionally approach well-being at all levels of our organization.

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