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There’s a Crisis in Nonprofit Fundraising — And It’s Time We Faced It Head-On

Pamela Grow

Every week, I receive an email or a DM from someone whos decided to walk away from nonprofit fundraising. Meanwhile, smaller nonprofits, grappling with declining revenue, are responding by laying off fundraising staff. The Real Cost of Burnout This isn’t just about poor retention. Not because they werent successful.

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What are the Biggest Challenges in Getting (and Keeping) Your Nonprofit’s Staff and Volunteers?

Blue Avocado

Quality, dedicated nonprofit volunteers and skilled staff are the key to any successful mission. When we recently asked the Blue Avocado community, “What is your biggest challenge in recruiting and retaining skilled staff or volunteers?” ” , once again, nonprofit leaders came through!

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New Study Reveals How Nonprofits Are Faring in 2023

NonProfit PRO

Nonprofits across the U.S. However, they also report facing high levels of burnout in their staff and difficulty filling staff positions and retaining staff. report that they are experiencing an increase in trust from funders and positive changes in funder practice.

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

Blackbaud

Just as the roots of a tree nourish its branches, providing essential sustenance that allows it to grow and flourish, funders play a pivotal role in supporting nonprofit organizations. Similarly, without robust support from funders, many nonprofits would struggle to fulfill their missions and extend their positive impact on communities.

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Using smart tech to reimagine nonprofit work

Candid

The warning signs included the ongoing toxic combination of low pay and overwhelming workloads endemic in nonprofit work that leads to exhaustion, mistakes, and ultimately burnout. As a result, nonprofit employees have quit their jobs at record levels since the start of the pandemic. Improve workflow.

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“Crystal Ball” Grant Predictions for 2024: Grant Writers Impact

Millionaire Grant Lady

These predictions are based on the most up-to-date information available as well as our in-the-trenches work with our nonprofits. When we think about grants, we tend to consider it to be a direct relationship between the foundation giving the grant and the nonprofit organization that receives the grant. Check them out here and here.

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The Biggest Mistakes New Nonprofits Make

Blue Avocado

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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