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There’s a Crisis in Nonprofit Fundraising — And It’s Time We Faced It Head-On

Pamela Grow

Weve proven that quality education can move the needle on revenue. The Real Cost of Burnout This isn’t just about poor retention. Gayle Roberts shared: Burnout landed me in the hospital last spring. This isnt just a retention problem. Its a sector-wide reckoning. Why Are Fundraisers Really Leaving?

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Building Community Through School Fundraising Events | Big Fundraising Ideas

Big Fundraising Ideas

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, over 90% of public schools rely on fundraising to supplement their budgets. Students collect pledges based on the number of pages they read, making it an educational and engagingevent. Volunteer Burnout Recruiting and retaining volunteers can be tough.

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Teacher Well-Being: Beyond Yoga and Pizza Parties

Blackbaud

Professional education associations are sounding the alarm. More teachers are leaving the profession, and the pipeline of new educators is shrinking. As schools of all kinds—public, private, K–12, and higher ed—struggle to recruit faculty, they must also work harder to retain them. It’s in the news and on your campus.

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“Crystal Ball” Grant Predictions for 2024: Grant Writers Impact

Millionaire Grant Lady

Unfortunately, the grant writing field seems to be experiencing the same burnout and fatigue that is impacting other job sectors including education and healthcare. Prediction 4: It will continue to be difficult for nonprofits to hire and retain key fundraising positions. This is our fourth grant prediction for 2024.

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The Biggest Mistakes New Nonprofits Make

Blue Avocado

Melissa Jensen from Centennial Area Health Education Center Lack of focus, fundraising, and professionalism Too many “do-gooders” do not realize that nonprofit organizations are legal entities that deserve the same attention and effort as any profit business. .

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Volunteer Management & Retention Best Practices for Nonprofits

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Learn more about how volunteer management and retention can help your organization: What is volunteer management How to manage volunteers Why is volunteer retention important How to retain volunteers What is volunteer management? Here are seven tips to help you retain your volunteers: Communication.

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5 Stressors on the Independent School Business Model

Blackbaud

100% of school heads said that finding and retaining qualified staff as workplace expectations shift is challenging, with 91% saying ensuring the school’s financial sustainability is another growing challenge. The pandemic hastened retirement for some of our most seasoned educators, leaving large gaps in school faculty.