Pamela Grow

MAY 29, 2025

This isnt about a lack of training or skill. Weve all seen it: mid-level roles that expect CDO-level strategy, major gifts portfolios, team management, event planning, marketing knowledge, and oh, can you also design a new CRM integration before Friday? The Real Cost of Burnout This isn’t just about poor retention.

IT 130

IT Fundraising Burnout Nonprofit 130

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 4, 2024

How can my scrappy smaller organization, with all the tasks my team is already juggling, adopt a new fundraising CRM and learn to use it with the least amount of disruption?” 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.

CRM 98

CRM Management Nonprofit Software 98

Blackbaud

OCTOBER 18, 2024

In natural disasters, the training and quick action of first responders and emergency services save lives and livelihoods. Screen Every Volunteer Spontaneous crisis volunteers need to be screened so they can be given suitable roles and be properly registered and trained. Resources the volunteer can provide (boat, truck, chainsaw, etc.)

Management 98

Management Liability Insurance Insurance 98

Blackbaud

MARCH 11, 2024

The Benefits of AI to Major Gift Fundraisers Fundraising is an industry that faces high stress and burnout. AI tools help minimize those tasks by prioritizing and identifying donors, drafting email communications, and syncing data to your CRM. You don’t want to be copying and pasting information from another tool to your CRM.

AI 105

AI Fundraising CRM Template 105

Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

Hard skills are measurable technical skills or certifications such as CRM management proficiency. Following along with our volunteer manager example, a nonprofit might list volunteer scheduling, outreach, onboarding, supervision, and training as part of the new hire’s duties. Provide relevant training and resources.

Nonprofit 130

Nonprofit Retainer Training Burnout 130

Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

Hard skills are measurable technical skills or certifications such as CRM management proficiency. Following along with our volunteer manager example, a nonprofit might list volunteer scheduling, outreach, onboarding, supervision, and training as part of the new hire’s duties. Provide relevant training and resources.

Nonprofit 130

Nonprofit Retainer Training Burnout 130

The Fundraising Coach

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

From hurdles like volunteer recruitment and burnout to all too common mistakes like disorganized training, its not easy to run an effective program, even if you have the best intentions. To improve your volunteer programs use of technology, consider taking training courses. Clearly designate their responsibilities.

Software 52

Software CRM Training Management 52