Candid

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Fundraising and AI Nonprofit fundraising in an election year is especially tough. Not surprisingly, the Candid insights article with the most pageviews brings together two hot topics, one cyclical and one perennial: elections and nonprofit fundraising. Is your nonprofit organization grant-ready? What can fundraisers do?

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Blue Avocado

AUGUST 13, 2024

We recently asked the Blue Avocado community, “What are the biggest mistakes you see new nonprofits making?” Too often new nonprofits struggle to find their identity. Nonprofits are not social clubs , they have the potential to make significant positive impacts in the communities they serve. Great question.

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The Fundraiser Coach

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

As major gift fundraisers, we can't wait for donors to come to us; we must actively engage them, showcasing the impact of their contributions to our nonprofit’s work. This broader vision inspires donors to identify as partners in our work, enhancing their connection and commitment to the impact our nonprofits are making.

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The Fundraising Coach

JANUARY 17, 2025

Planning events is essential for nonprofits, whether youre raising funds, building awareness, or forging new community connections. By understanding the most common obstacles and how to overcome them, your nonprofit can host events that not only meet your goals but also inspire and engage your community.

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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Keep appropriate waivers and liability forms ready for volunteers to sign. Prevent burnout by scheduling volunteers in shifts of two or four hours. Capture the Data Reporting is a requirement for nonprofit organizations, even in a disaster. It is best to expect zero cell reception in a disaster zone.

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Blackbaud

JUNE 3, 2024

As AI has become more and more ubiquitous in our day-to-day lives, corporations and nonprofit organizations alike have adopted AI to increase efficiencies and reduce manual work. According to a survey by Google.org , over half of nonprofits (58%) are now using AI for some daily operations. Ready for some irony?

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 12, 2023

**The Unstoppable Wheel of Nonprofit Work: Is There Room for Rest?** Nonprofit work can feel like running on a never-ending treadmill, right? Rebellion Against Burnout: Rest as a Revolutionary Act Tricia Hersey’s Nap Ministry isn’t just about catching some Zs. In this chaos, rest often feels like an absurd concept.

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Blackbaud

JUNE 11, 2025

While the sector is shown to bounce back from economic declines, how can you ensure that your organization is ready to meet the challenge? Given a long enough horizon, nonprofits will experience every economic cycle at least once. Learn more in this Cost Containment Guide for Nonprofit Finance Teams. Diversify your revenue mix.

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Blue Avocado

MARCH 5, 2024

Stepping away is part of the nonprofit circle of life. But for those toiling away in young nonprofits, it is often grueling and sometimes even cruel. And after all the difficulties of starting a nonprofit, the end of the beginning rarely goes well. It is a stage of development in the nonprofit life cycle. Not all survive.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

Your success is found in the strength of your nonprofit storytelling. In the nonprofit sector, stories are one of the strongest ways to make emotional connections between donors and charities. Nonprofit storytelling lets donors and volunteers know that they are making an impact and making life better for real people.

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Candid

MAY 31, 2023

It’s the perfect time to relax, get away, and kick back to enjoy some good books from Candid’s free nonprofit eBook collection. Are you worried that a nonprofit-related book will feel like a rain cloud over your summer vibes? Get the skinny on the essentials of nonprofit leadership, boards, fundraising, and social media marketing.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Grant funding is an essential part of fundraising for nonprofit organizations. While many nonprofits rely on grant funding for a significant portion of revenue, how nonprofits fill their grant writing needs varies significantly from organization to organization. This bill is too expensive for many nonprofits.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Everyone has the potential to be a changemaker, according to Budak, a University of California, Berkeley business school professor and co-founder of the nonprofit StartSomeGood. Becoming a Causie: Champion Your Cause through Nonprofit Board Leadership by Rob Acton. Looking to get involved with a nonprofit?

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CauseVox

MARCH 2, 2021

How To Combat Zoom Fatigue For Your Nonprofit Staff: Your staff are some of the most dedicated people you know. Although we probably won’t be able to stop having virtual meetings anytime soon, there are some steps you can take to help reduce the impact on their mental and physical health to prevent burnout. Implement “No Meeting” Days.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

Growing a nonprofit takes more than just passion: you also need creativity, persistence, and a handful of nonprofit leadership skills to guide your organization through the growth years and fulfill your mission. Without leadership, a small nonprofit may never reach its full potential.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 4, 2023

From recruitment to training to stewardship, volunteer management helps your organization keep an effective and devoted staff of volunteers ready to aid your nonprofit with events, daily tasks, marketing, and more. Training After you’ve recruited people to help your nonprofit, they need to know what they’re going to be doing for you.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

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. Let’s take a deeper look at how to effectively take time off when you’re the leader of a nonprofit. Fundraising is a high-turnover field and burnout is a key reason.

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Gather Data on Your Current Application Before you present your suggestions to your leadership, have the data on your current application ready. Growth of funding opportunities: There are more sources of funding available for nonprofits, such as peer-to-peer fundraising, crowdfunding, corporate giving, and donor-advised funds.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 2, 2024

Working in the nonprofit sector is hard. You and your grantees are driven by a passion for your mission that sometimes leads to burnout. And salaries in many nonprofit organizations can’t compete with the for-profit sector. Hiring and staff turnover are common occurrences for nonprofits and grantmaking organizations.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

APRIL 22, 2025

Volunteer Burnout Recruiting and retaining volunteers can be tough. To prevent burnout, delegate tasks clearly and offer flexible roles. Ready to start planning? Author Bio Clay Boggess has been designing fundraising programs for schools and various nonprofit organizations throughout the US since 1999.

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Just Write Grants

MAY 17, 2024

For nonprofit leaders like you, the relentless drive to make a difference can leave you feeling emotionally and physically drained. A recent National Council of Nonprofits survey paints a concerning picture: "stress" and "burnout" are driving talented staff out the door.

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CauseVox

JUNE 22, 2021

You may have heard that we’re getting ready to run our 4th annual Digital Fundraising Summit, but maybe you’re wondering if it’s got the information you want, or you’re uncertain about what to expect. Learn how to convert social media fans and followers into donors and long-term supporters with Julia Campbell, Nonprofit Social Media Expert.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Hiring a grant writer is one of the most important decisions a nonprofit can make. Nonprofit organizations rely on outside funding to operate. A master’s degree and experience in a related field such as social work will show you that the candidate not only has relevant education but also has knowledge of nonprofits and how they work.

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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. In this guide, we’ll explore how nonprofit endowments work and what steps to take to start fueling your long-term fundraising success.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 5, 2022

When I founded my grant writing consultancy back in 2015, I knew that I wanted to serve the small nonprofits that make a big impact in our communities. They’re tired, often close to burnout. I’m tired of 90% of the funding out there going to the top 2.7% (in annual revenue) of nonprofits. I’m honestly tired of seeing it.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 27, 2022

Taking this frantic approach is a recipe for burnout. I teach this exact system to students in my Grant Writing Made Easy course because I know that not all small and growing nonprofits can afford to hire a grant writing consultant. …Go faster. …Work harder. And I couldn’t disagree more. Plain and simple.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

As we all begin planning for 2023, I want you to pause for a moment and consider how more grant funding could change your day-to-day nonprofit operations. One of the realities of the nonprofit world is that organizations are frequently expected to do more with less, to stretch dollars and fill in the gaps with longer hours.

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Bonterra

MARCH 13, 2024

With less Reduce staff burnout and turnover by adding critical capacity and expertise to your team. Up to 3X your fundraising outcomes by optimizing the rich feature set included in your platform. Remove administrative burden so that you can focus on your mission and supporters, not technology. Talk to an expert

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Qgiv

AUGUST 29, 2023

The previous blog, The Wellness of Nonprofit Teams , explored the staffing struggles that nonprofit fundraisers have had to overcome. Having a better knowledge of what fundraising events perform well, what events donors engage with, and what can be done to mitigate risk and burnout can lead to more successful (and sustainable!)

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Volunteers are the backbone of any nonprofit organization. Clearly, volunteers are essential to your nonprofit’s ability to move its mission forward. Here’s what we’ll cover: Why are volunteers important to nonprofit organizations? Why are volunteers important to nonprofit organizations? Request a Demo.

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Blackbaud

MAY 12, 2025

Navigating the budget approval process in nonprofit organizations can sometimes feel like a maze full of frustrating dead ends. By addressing these pain points in the nonprofit budget approval process, you can ensure that financial decisions are made quickly, transparently, and in alignment with organizational goals.

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Candid

MARCH 12, 2025

nonprofits are struggling to navigate this period of uncertainty and instability, facing heightened federal scrutiny to threats to their funding. Based on my 25+ years working in nonprofit technology and consulting, here are some ideas on nonprofit survival strategies. A new nonprofit mutual aid and defense strategy?

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The NonProfit Times

JUNE 19, 2024

Operating under crisis is often the norm for nonprofit managers, and COVID-19 is revealing the complexity of global crises and their bearing on self-care for individuals in the sector. Many nonprofit workers were already subject to this strain before the pandemic. Recognize that burnout is real. By Mandy Sharp Eizinger, M.S.

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Community Boost

OCTOBER 30, 2024

For nonprofits, content marketing is more than just getting the word out—it’s about telling your story, building a community, and creating lasting engagement. Unlike businesses, nonprofits face unique challenges like limited budgets and the need to create impact without direct financial returns.

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