Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

Fundraising burnout is real and it’s killing too many small nonprofits. Because whether you see it or not; whether you admit it or not; whether you want to accept it or not; you’re headed for (or already in the midst of) burnout. Avoiding Fundraising Burnout Starts With YOU! What Exactly is Burnout? Read that again.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 27, 2024

Many nonprofit professionals face burnout and compassion fatigue. Here, I dive into the differences and offer solutions for both.

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Center for Effective Philanthropy

MAY 29, 2024

In CEP's new State of Nonprofits report, nonprofit leaders overwhelmingly express concern about burnout for themselves and their staff.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 1, 2023

By Emily Haynes Getty Images Unfamiliarity with the physical signs of stress and burnout can prevent fundraisers from taking the breaks they need to recover.

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Center for Effective Philanthropy

AUGUST 15, 2024

Among the findings of Center for Effective Philanthropy’s State of Nonprofits 2024: What Funders Need to Know, was a striking statistic: 95 percent of nonprofit leaders who responded to CEP’s survey […] The post Burnout and Well-Being in Grantee Organizations: A CEP Blog Series appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy. (..)

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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 The Center for Effective Philanthropy. 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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Lightning Fast Grant Writing

MAY 8, 2025

Thats a fast track to burnout. You want it on your desk. And make it a habitwhen they see something, they should say something. And dont fall into the trap of signing up for 27 newsletters yourself. Have your team subscribe instead , scan what matters, and report back to you with the highlights. You stay focused. They stay useful.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 11, 2023

Burnout is a real and persistent challenge for many of us. In the new year, I encourage you to try these check-ins designed to help you ask the necessary questions to get unstuck, avoid burnout, and courageously resist. If you find your check engine light on these days, you are not alone.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

If you feel stuck, like your donors shouldn’t be bothered with your organization’s needs right now, or you just have less energy for work-related tasks, you’re probably experiencing nonprofit burnout and/or compassion fatigue. Keep reading to discover 5 ways to reduce compassion fatigue and nonprofit burnout! Practice Mindfulness.

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Center for Effective Philanthropy

JUNE 18, 2024

The post Funders: Let’s Stop Making Nonprofits Choose Between Balanced Budgets and Burnout appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.

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Lightning Fast Grant Writing

MAY 12, 2025

Burnout sneaks in when you treat recovery like a reward instead of a requirement. Schedule time after big deadlines to unplug. Whether its a full day off, a slower workweek, or even an afternoon lost in a creative project (pottery, anyone?), you must allow your brain and body to reset. After every major grant, set up a 30-minute debrief.

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Center for Effective Philanthropy

JUNE 4, 2024

The post Foundations Are Concerned About Nonprofit Staff Burnout, Too appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Advocating from a position of exhaustion and stress will only exacerbate those feelings, leading to burnout. If you’re suffering from chronic burnout or lack of support, it may be time to step away. Don’t be afraid to push back against inequitable grantmaking practices—if you have the capacity.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 17, 2025

New research identifies four key drivers of stress and burnout among fundraisers. Fundraisers may experience trauma as part of their work.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 13, 2024

A Center for Effective Philanthropy study found 95% of nonprofit leaders are concerned about burnout, plus other staff-related insights.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 30, 2022

Additionally, it can prevent burnout among employees by allowing technology to help nonprofits to be human-centered. “Smart technology,” also known as artificial intelligence and advanced digital technologies, isn’t set out to replace people, but allow people to do what they do best.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 15, 2025

Fundraisers great empathy makes them prone to burnout. By Rasheeda Childress Getty Images Fundraisers great empathy makes them prone to burnout. Changes in the workplace and by fundraisers themselves can help reduce the problem. Changes in the workplace and by fundraisers themselves can help reduce the problem.

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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? YOU matter!

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Wild Apricot

JUNE 30, 2020

Employee burnout in the nonprofit sector is a real issue in the best of times, let alone in the midst of a pandemic. Here's are some things you might be doing that will inevitably lead to you burning out, and what to do instead.

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The Fundraiser Coach

JANUARY 20, 2025

Burnout: Overworked fundraisers may deprioritize stewardship amidst competing demands. Misaligned Organizational Culture: Thanking and reporting may be siloed to a stewardship team, leaving fundraisers feeling that it keeping in touch is not their responsibility. Until the next time to ask for a gift, that is!

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The Fundraiser Coach

JUNE 9, 2025

It can show up as: Self-doubt: persistent anxiety about your ability or intelligence Perfectionism: feeling you must get it exactly right Undervaluing yourself: dismissing your contributions and talents Attributing success to luck or others: not seeing your own role Sabotaging success: unconsciously holding back Unrealistic expectations: setting impossibly (..)

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Future Fundraising Now

JUNE 5, 2024

And burnout is avoidable. I’ve encountered three conditions that you might call donor burnout: 1. “Imputed” Donor Burnout This is when fundraisers get a “gut feeling” they’re asking too much and they’re about to drive away donors. Really, it’s not donor burnout at all.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 1, 2023

By Emily Haynes Getty Images Nonprofit managers should check in with fundraisers early and often and show appreciation for their achievements.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

To prevent staff burnout during this rapid pace of technology changes, you should be proactive with purposeful communication. Technology is out there to support these efforts , but finding the right tech tools is only half the battle.

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Blue Avocado

JANUARY 14, 2025

Mulindwa William from the Mmanze Centre for Rural Development and Training Challenges can include burnout and being unable to compete with the pay and benefits for-profits can offer. A lack of clear growth opportunities, burnout, or mismatched expectations can lead to higher turnover.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 29, 2024

New data from the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) shows executive and staff burnout top the list of issues. On average, LGBTQ+ identifying leaders reported moderately higher levels of concern about their own burnout than their non-LGBTQ+ identifying counterparts. vice president, research, at CEP, told The NonProfit Times.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Mallory Erickson shares how fundraisers and organizations can better align themselves with donors and avoid chronic stress. By Jie Jenny Zou Courtesy of Mallory Erickson Mallory Erickson says fundraising should be rooted in deepening connections and belonging.

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re:Charity

JULY 23, 2024

The post Case Manager Burnout: Latest Statistics & How to Fight It appeared first on re: charity. Whether you work with children, underserved populations, healthcare patients, or others in need, case management is a highly rewarding job. Case managers often get to know their clients personally as they work.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 29, 2024

The report by the Center for Effective Philanthropy also finds that charities are struggling to hire new employees. By Ben Gose The report by the Center for Effective Philanthropy also finds that charities are struggling to hire new employees.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 21, 2023

By Alex Daniels But many will face challenges ahead of hiring and keeping employees, a new study has found.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 7, 2025

Instituting fixed terms for executive directors would allow them to focus on their jobs, then exit before exhaustion sets in. By Chitra Aiyar Getty Images Instituting fixed terms for executive directors would allow them to focus on their jobs, then exit before exhaustion sets in.

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The Fundraiser Coach

JANUARY 5, 2025

But carrying the weight of cultural or team issues alone can lead to burnout and frustration. Less Internalizing of Team or Organizational Challenges: As fundraisers, we often feel a deep responsibility for the success of our mission. Focus on what you can influence while maintaining healthy boundaries and self-compassion.

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GiveSmart

JULY 23, 2024

Burnout is a familiar concept in many industries, but the nonprofit sector must contend with burnout in a uniquely challenging landscape. The emotional demands of the work and a lack of resources can make burnout especially prevalent for these organizations trying to make a difference. What causes burnout in nonprofits?

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Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 28, 2015

Tech leaders and authors, Beth Kanter and Aliza Sherman will share 10 powerful techniques for nonprofit and association leaders to avoid burnout and get more energy for 2016!

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 1, 2025

An interim leader can guide an organization through chaotic times, reducing burnout and staff turnover. By Kate Bernyk Getty Images An interim leader can guide an organization through chaotic times, reducing burnout and staff turnover.

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

I had many moments when I was on the edge of burnout doing my part to move the mission forward. Across the sector, burnout and its consequences are widespread. According to the Well-being Project , changemakers experience high levels of burnout, stress, depression, chronic illness, and weak personal relationships.

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Candid

MARCH 5, 2025

People with psychological capital demonstrate higher levels of job satisfaction, engagement, and performance and experience lower rates of workplace burnout. Conversely, without psychological capital, even financially secure nonprofits may struggle during tumultuous times, as burnout undermines effectiveness and innovation.

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