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Innovative Approaches for Grantmakers to Address Grantee Well-Being

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Economic fluctuations, policy changes, climate events, and rapid advances in technology are just a few of the factors fundamentally reshaping how the nonprofit sector fulfills its mission. They can also encourage and facilitate conversations about the systemic issues contributing to burnout and collaborate on sector-wide solutions.

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The most read Candid insights articles in 2024: Fundraising, AI, and diversity 

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Mitigating future risks: Why your organization should have an AI policy by Astrid Vinje, Candid. Any nonprofit can earn a Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Platinum Seal by demonstrating its commitment to transparency and sharing information about its mission, programs, financials, leadership, and/or goals and metrics.

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

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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when their work is compounded by external factors such as economic fluctuations, policy changes, climate events, and outdated technical infrastructure.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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Listening for the Beat of Change: Conversational Grantmaking Where Accountability Demands Listening

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According to the Center for Effective Philanthropy’s State of Nonprofits 2025 report , over 90 percent of nonprofit leaders cite political and economic instability as a barrier to advancing their mission, and nearly as many report staff burnout as a significant challenge. Their question, “Who else needs to win so that you can win?”

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HOME Agency Launches, Announces $100K Marketing Services Award

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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.

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How Grantmakers Can Turn Uncertainty into Growth and Innovation

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Another challenge is the over-dependence on data and quantitative metrics , which places undue emphasis on numbers while often neglecting qualitative insights, lived experience, diversity of perspectives, and real-world implications. Finally, staff burnout and unrealistic expectations remain persistent issues.

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Top 6 Workplace Trends for HR and Compliance Leaders in 2024

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Going beyond compliance, however, consider convening a cross-functional team to proactively identify and implement AI-related organizational principles and policies to guide the organization’s practices going forward, taking into account regulatory requirements, business needs, and employee and customer sentiments.

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