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

Pamela Grow

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. No wonder people are leaving in droves.

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Building Community Through School Fundraising Events | Big Fundraising Ideas

Big Fundraising Ideas

In this guide, we explore the importance of school fundraising events in building community, providing actionable strategies to organize inclusive, memorable events. In the USA, school events are a cornerstone of community-building, uniting students, parents, teachers, and residents in a shared purpose.

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Thriving Together: How Funders Can Drive Sustainable Impact Through Grantee Well-Being

Blackbaud

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when their work is compounded by external factors such as economic fluctuations, policy changes, climate events, and outdated technical infrastructure.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.

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Teacher Well-Being: Beyond Yoga and Pizza Parties

Blackbaud

As schools of all kinds—public, private, K–12, and higher ed—struggle to recruit faculty, they must also work harder to retain them. Many cite burnout as the primary reason they are leaving the teaching profession, and in response, schools are trying to pivot and focus on the well-being of their faculty and students.

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You want to hire a grant writer, but is hiring a grant writer full-time the best fit?

Millionaire Grant Lady

So maybe you are thinking a grant writer could complete grant work while also serving as an event planner, a database manager or work in HR. Introverts are usually not event planners. The person you hired to be a grant writer is then not truly able to be an amazing grant writer, an amazing database manager, or an amazing event planner.

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Four Staff Recruitment Strategies to Decrease Nonprofit Turnover

Pamela Grow

Recruiting and retaining staff can feel like scaling a mountain. These signs could include but are not limited to indications of burnout, miscommunication issues, poor engagement, underperformance, or misalignment with workplace policies. When recruiting and retaining new team members, start with the end in mind.

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Four Staff Recruitment Strategies to Decrease Nonprofit Turnover

Pamela Grow

Recruiting and retaining staff can feel like scaling a mountain. These signs could include but are not limited to indications of burnout, miscommunication issues, poor engagement, underperformance, or misalignment with workplace policies. When recruiting and retaining new team members, start with the end in mind.

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