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. Honor your top volunteers at your next fundraising event or highlight them on your organizations social media account.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

Fundraising burnout is real and it’s killing too many small nonprofits. Because whether you see it or not; whether you admit it or not; whether you want to accept it or not; you’re headed for (or already in the midst of) burnout. Avoiding Fundraising Burnout Starts With YOU! What Exactly is Burnout? Read that again.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

If you feel stuck, like your donors shouldn’t be bothered with your organization’s needs right now, or you just have less energy for work-related tasks, you’re probably experiencing nonprofit burnout and/or compassion fatigue. Keep reading to discover 5 ways to reduce compassion fatigue and nonprofit burnout! Practice Mindfulness.

Burnout

Tech Soup

MAY 19, 2014

She recently shared her social media and community-building wisdom at an event organized by the SF Tech4Good group and the San Francisco Online Community Meetup Group. " Different audiences and different social media platforms demand different messages. Decide What You Want People to Do with Your Message.

Media

Candid

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Nonprofit Google Ads 101: How to get the Google Ad Grant by Sarah Symeons of Cause Inspired Media Speaking of funding, it pays to help funders and donors find and support your organization. Why we are all burned out and what to do about it by Cathleen Clerkin of Candid Burnout is a trend that’s unfortunately yet to go out of style.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Read this book for a dose of optimism and inspiration with real-life examples from social media of how you can incorporate acts of kindness and generosity into your everyday life. The book illustrates what people are doing to bring intersectional racial equity to systems such as education, media, housing, etc.

Burnout

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Fundraising has a round-the-clock urgency, the feeling that you always need to be planning the next campaign, sending a report to a funder, or whipping up social media graphics. Taking a break from work gives your brain the chance to reset and recharge, and this is essential to avoiding burnout and staying productive all year long.

IT

Candid

MAY 31, 2023

Get the skinny on the essentials of nonprofit leadership, boards, fundraising, and social media marketing. 101 Social Media Tactics for Nonprofits: A Field Guide by Melanie Mathos and Chad Norman. Leaf through this book’s 101 tips to find actionable social media tactics you can start using today.

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CauseVox

JULY 10, 2024

With issues like burnout and limited staff, she often found herself juggling multiple roles. This was especially problematic as they relied heavily on social media for campaign promotion, making a mobile-friendly design essential. Dani is intimately familiar with the hurdles of running a nonprofit on a tight budget.

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CauseVox

JUNE 22, 2021

Learn how to convert social media fans and followers into donors and long-term supporters with Julia Campbell, Nonprofit Social Media Expert. If we are spending all this time on social media, what are WE getting out of it? Fight the burnout with Kelly McLaughlin, Fundraising + Strategic Planning Consultant.

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Blackbaud

AUGUST 14, 2024

Whether it is our collective post-pandemic hangover, partisan politics, or the impact of social media algorithms, it seems that many of us have an “us vs. them” mentality and are quick to feel threatened. As a former Head of School, I know that parents can be complicated and time consuming to manage, and that management can lead to burnout.

Management

Greater Giving

AUGUST 13, 2024

Burnout : Overworked volunteers can become disillusioned and leave. Clear Communication Channels : Establish effective communication methods (email, newsletters, social media) to keep parents informed. Leverage social media to stay connected with alumni parents and share school updates.

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Candid

MARCH 11, 2024

BIPOC respondents reported similar levels of leadership aspiration regardless of whether they received management, fundraising, budget, or media training. What about positive factors such as training, mentorship, and other supports? Those staff are being pushed to lead by challenges and lack of supports.

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Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

6 Similarly, you might also consider what media/formats are best for actually reaching your community. Do your community members use social media, Facebook groups, forums, flyers, or church bulletins? Starting and growing locally will allow you to hone your skills and best practices while minimizing burnout.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Brooklyn, New York: The Happy, Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact Without Burnout. Victoria, British Columbia: Social Media Surgery: Hands-on Advice and Help. Mankato, Minnesota: Social Media Outreach for Small Nonprofits | Mankato, Minnesota ($25/$35). Lusaka, Zambia: Social Media Surgery. Friday, March 3, 2017.

Training

Qgiv

AUGUST 4, 2023

Use social media, email blasts, and even donation forms to let your community know you could use some extra hands to help your cause. Create a social media post to express your appreciation for your volunteers to the rest of your supporters. Here are some of the most common reasons for low volunteer retention: Burnout.

Management

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

The emotional satisfaction can keep them motivated and prevent burnout. In the rushed world of social media, you may find yourself skimming a good deal of information, stopping only when something catches your eye. It shows donors that their actions are making a difference. Use visuals.

Donation

Blackbaud

MARCH 11, 2024

The Benefits of AI to Major Gift Fundraisers Fundraising is an industry that faces high stress and burnout. Add to this indicators of affinity to give, including past giving patterns, social and professional affiliations, even social media behavior or news articles.

AI

Tech Soup

APRIL 7, 2014

Cambridge, United Kingdom: Social Media Surgery - hands on help with social media. Peterborough, Canada: Circumventing Burnout: Recruiting Others to your Communication Strategy. Taiwan, Taipei: Net Tuesday. Montreal, Canada: Soirée NetSquared sur la promotion d’événements. Wednesday, April 9.

Training

Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Send out social media blasts. Social media is a great place for making connections, especially when it comes to finding new volunteers. If you want your social media followers to know about your volunteer opportunities, you need to talk about them. Partner with local media. Be sensitive to pandemic burnout.

Pass-Through

Tech Soup

APRIL 14, 2014

Peterborough, Canada: Circumventing Burnout: Recruiting Others to your Communication Strategy. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Social Media Surgery - hands on help with social media. Warsaw, Poland: KRYPTWTOREK, CZYLI WARSZTATY Z BEZPIECZNEGO EMAILA. Washington, DC: Powerful Websites: Hub for your Online Presence. Thursday, May 1.

Training

The Fundraising Coach

MARCH 13, 2023

But in the age of burnout and endless Excel sheets…how do you efficiently utilize data to guide you toward the right decisions? It’s common sense that having healthy membership at your organization and a strategic marketing plan go hand-in-hand. It’s time to pack up the clipboards and posters.

Software

Just Write Grants

APRIL 16, 2024

Public recognition in newsletters or social media, handwritten notes, or small tokens of appreciation demonstrate that their contributions matter. Motivation and Engagement So now you know how to recruit and schedule your volunteers—how do you avoid burnout and keep those helping hands coming back for more?

Management

Bonterra

APRIL 11, 2024

Platinum Support Connect more effectively with supporters and reduce the time and money your nonprofit spends on repetitive tasks causing staff stress and burnout by working with a dedicated expert who will examine processes and train your team into platform power users. We needed a partner who would guide us through it all.”

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

If you’re not sure what attendees would like, consider asking your existing supporters through a social media survey or a meal preference choice on the RSVP. Sports Tournament and Raffle If your nonprofit’s team is feeling the pressure of burnout from constant fundraising strategies, plan an event that’s focused on fun!

Fundraising

GrantNews

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Funding supports programs in the following focus areas: health worker burnout, social connection, health misinformation, workplace well-being, and youth mental health. Grants of up to $5,000 to visual and media artists and choreographers for urgent and unanticipated health care needs.

Funding

The Fundraising Coach

OCTOBER 2, 2022

Hurdles like volunteer recruitment , volunteer burnout, and disorganized training can make your program less effective. Identify your top volunteers by honoring them at your next fundraising event or highlighting them on your organization’s social media account. Recognizing volunteers publicly.

Software

Get Fully Funded

JULY 8, 2024

It includes leading activities meant to build a positive workplace environment, like hosting fun events for your team to get to know each other or promoting work-life balance to help reduce burnout. Jennifer is a sought-after speaker for local & national conferences and media outlets. Payroll and taxes.

IT

Get Fully Funded

APRIL 25, 2024

If your nonprofit’s team is facing fundraising burnout , you’re likely looking for low-lift fundraising opportunities that don’t require as much time or effort to secure necessary funding. Explain what endowments are, how they work, and why they’re beneficial for both donors and your nonprofit.

Fundraising

Grant Writing Made Easy

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

If you dragged your feet a little or spent a few minutes scrolling social media before finally getting down to it, you could give it a 2 or call it “medium.” If you just did the thing without really putting much thought into it, you could label it “easy” or give it a 1.

Management

Blue Avocado

APRIL 23, 2024

I have witnessed firsthand in our community the high turnover rates, burnout, and complete undervaluing of nonprofit employees. Here, Gen Z might come to our sector’s rescue instead of being its downfall (as perpetually and ominously foretold by media outlets, it seems). So why isn’t equitable compensation the norm?

Goals

Qgiv

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Offering fundraisers that have value for the donors, as well as the church, will help prevent burnout. Post submissions one-by-one on your social media sites and ask people to donate to personal fundraising pages to indicate who they think the story or fact is about. The Key to Small Church Fundraisers.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 18, 2024

During my previous career, I was often on the edge of burnout doing my part to fulfill my organization’s vision of a world free of HIV and hepatitis. This responsibility requires us to recognize we can recover from and prevent burnout, but only when we intentionally approach well-being at all levels of our organization.

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Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 9, 2025

And it's hard to escape the pace at which social media and the news draw us into frenetic motion. So, the simplest practice I'm engaging in is making sure I'm getting up from my desk several times a day to avoid burnout. Limit Distractions Social media is a big distraction for me. Take care of yourself, friends.

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Community Boost

OCTOBER 30, 2024

This can be achieved through various formats, from SEO-optimized blog posts to dynamic social media and email campaigns that resonate on a personal level. Social Media Content Strategies To complement your SEO efforts, social media offers a dynamic way to connect with your audience in real time.

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