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Innovative Approaches for Grantmakers to Address Grantee Well-Being

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Making this shift includes moving beyond traditional metrics of success that prioritize short-term results over long-term sustainability and embracing approaches that are relational, equitable, and human-centered. Check out the webinar, Beyond the Check: Enhancing Grantee Well-Being for Lasting Social Impact.

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

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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. According to the Well-being Project , changemakers experience high levels of burnout, stress, depression, chronic illness, and weak personal relationships.

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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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Why We Get Stuck in Status Quo: 4 Pitfalls to Addressing Dysfunction and Opportunity in Grantmaking

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While it might sound simple to pick a challenge, three of the top five perceived dysfunctions in the sector, Resistance to Change and Rigid Structures, Lack of Inclusion and Empowerment in Decision-Making, and Staff Burnout and Unrealistic Expectations, are connected to how challenges are named, selected, and addressed.

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Mastering Content Marketing for Nonprofits: Strategies and Best Practices

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This proactive approach also helps balance workloads and prevents burnout, ensuring high-quality content delivery. Track key metrics like website traffic, social media engagement, email open rates, and conversions to understand what resonates with your audience and what doesn’t.