Blackbaud

APRIL 14, 2025

As funders, youve probably worked with nonprofit organizations with staff nearing burnout, sending reports when they are supposed to be on vacation and completing applications when most people would be asleep. Start by ensuring every question in your application collects data that will genuinely inform your funding decisions.

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Grant Management Management Grant Grants 71

Blackbaud

MARCH 18, 2025

Challenges and Trends in Funding Grantee Well-Being Ultimately, creating a culture of well-being in the nonprofit sector requires a collective commitment from funders to leverage their resources and influence to champion this shift. While challenges remain for funding grantee well-being, some funders are rising to meet them head on.

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Burnout Metrics Letter Of Intent Funding 68

Candid

JUNE 10, 2024

Grantseekers look to grantmaking organizations to demonstrate their commitment to fairness before applying for funding. The form should be as concise as possible, and the effort required to complete it should be proportionate to the amount of potential funding. Diversify and train the reviewer pool.

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Applicant Application Funding Grant 105

Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Here are examples of how funding organizations are supporting the well-being of their grantees, as well as the hurdles grantmakers can face when implementing these programs. 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.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 27, 2022

There are some grant writing experts and instructors who believe that the key to getting grant funding is to… …Do more. Taking this frantic approach is a recipe for burnout. The result is more funding for our clients – funding that allows them to sustain their mission and pay themselves and their staff a living wage.

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Funding Grant Writing Grant Grants 52

Blackbaud

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

When there is a transition in leadership or a switch to new fund accounting software, change can be slow and create anxiety among your team. Improving the Employee Experience   One of the most pressing concerns for nonprofits is avoiding burnout and attracting and retaining employees. Take a new fund accounting system, for example.

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Finance Management Burnout Nonprofit 89

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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Applicant Application Grant Management Goals 110