Burnout Government Policy 
Blackbaud
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
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when their work is compounded by external factors such as economic fluctuations, policy changes, climate events, and outdated technical infrastructure.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 experienced this firsthand working in the nonprofit and government sectors. Across the sector, burnout and its consequences are widespread.
Blue Avocado
DECEMBER 17, 2024
A Cautionary Tale: Overcoming Governance Nightmares in Nonprofit Organizations No one enjoys it when a nonprofits board doesnt work well together. Leadership & Management Leading a nonprofit can be an isolating and exhausting experience, so avoiding burnout is key to an organizations long-term success. Updates by topic!
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Candid
JUNE 25, 2025
She emphasizes the importance of strengthening mutual support, including through resource and knowledge sharing, and practicing “ruthless prioritization” to maintain stability, ensure continuity, and avoid staff burnout. Rebuilding nonprofit resilience through mergers and partnerships. How cross-sector collaboration can create lasting change.
NonProfit PRO
JULY 23, 2025
For creatives: HOME Agency creates a sustainable, collaborative space that prioritizes care, prevents burnout and supports creative excellence. The agency’s intentional model benefits both brands and creatives: For brands: HOME Agency offers modern, people-first marketing solutions that connect meaningfully and drive change.
Blackbaud
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Prevent burnout by scheduling volunteers in shifts of two or four hours. Volunteer hours in a natural disaster may also be eligible for reimbursement from the government. Mitigate Risks Before deploying spontaneous volunteers to a disaster zone, check your insurance policy.
Blackbaud
JANUARY 8, 2025
The Dysfunctions We Want to Disappear These common threads highlight the systemic issues that hinder our ability in the social impact sector (what I include to be nonprofit, philanthropy, and local government) to innovate, adapt, and effectively meet the needs of communities, while also overburdening staff and reinforcing inefficient practices.
Tech Soup
FEBRUARY 2, 2017
Brooklyn, New York: The Happy, Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact Without Burnout. Seattle, Washington: Governance Responsibilities for Nonprofit Boards. Governance Matters: Create a More Powerful Board Through Policy Governance. San Francisco, California: Code for America Civic Hack Night.
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