Candid

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Now, the other question is Where do foundations stand on AI-generated grant proposals? According to the authors of The Smart Nonprofit: Staying Human-Centered in an Age of AI, the human risks of over-reliance on AI tools for time and cost efficiency include exacerbating the burnout crisis and eroding internal collaboration and communication.

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Candid

JUNE 10, 2024

Beyond providing instructions for completing and submitting the form, consider offering additional guidance such as proposal examples, file-naming conventions, FAQs, and how-to videos. Diversify and train the reviewer pool. Moreover, it keeps the focus on the content of the application rather than the background of the applicant.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 4, 2024

If you don’t plan for time commitment and keep an eye on burnout, you run the risk of losing significant ground trying to implement new technology. Being able to describe the why behind the proposed change is especially important if you’re leading a small shop. How does it impact your organization’s mission?

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Candid

MAY 31, 2023

Perfect Phrases for Writing Grant Proposals and Perfect Phrases for Fundraising by Beverly Browning. The Idealist’s Survival Kit : 75 Simple Ways to Avoid Burnout by Alessandra Pigni. These classics will help you find the right words for every fundraising situation. The Little Book of… series by Eric Hanberg.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MAY 13, 2022

In September 2020 I penned an article entitled Battling Burnout as a Grant Professional where I shared several resources to help overcome the struggle. More than avoiding burnout, I want to continue to love this career of ours, and sometimes that means saying no to things, even if I’d love to do it. It was a lot, all at once.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 12, 2010

But the leader who tries to do it all is headed for burnout, and in a powerful hurry. Allocate for training. By the same token, in nearly every nonprofit position that I have held, I have paid out of pocket for books and training (for shame!). BILL OWENS. Learn how to delegate. BILL BRADLEY. CALVIN COOLIDGE. Give him a chance.

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GiveSmart

AUGUST 12, 2024

Reduce burnout: When these departments help each other out, it can reduce strain on individual team members. By supporting each other, development and marketing team members can avoid harmful, unnecessary stress that can lead to burnout. Host yearly meetings where the teams can share and update their materials. Request a demo today.

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GiveSmart

APRIL 24, 2024

Reduce burnout: When these departments help each other out, it can reduce strain on individual team members. By supporting each other, development and marketing team members can avoid harmful, unnecessary stress that can lead to burnout. Host yearly meetings where the teams can share and update their materials. Request a demo today.

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Assel Grant Services

MAY 26, 2024

When highly qualified, high-achieving professionals question their value, competence, or adequacy to successfully perform work that they are 100% capable of performing, it leads to self-doubt, negative self-image, burnout, and workplace toxicity. Did you hit “submit” on the grant proposal that has been the bane of your existence for weeks?

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Candid

AUGUST 29, 2023

Unfortunately, an undisputable trend these days is burnout. So, in this blog, I’m leveraging my PhD in Psychology to share a bit about what burnout is, why it seems to be everywhere in the nonprofit world, and what organizations, leaders, and individuals can do about it. workers reported experiencing burnout symptoms this year.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 24, 2024

Provide employees with the necessary tools and training to use AI effectively and responsibly. Finally, check your DEI-related training to ensure that it is inclusive, covers a variety of identities and experiences, cautions leaders against inadvertent discrimination, and has a positive tone that does not blame or shame.

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Center for Major Gifts

MAY 22, 2025

Earn certifications online and sign up for training seminars at work. Star employees know how to prevent burnout. Propose strategies for overcoming setbacks rather than casting blame. Read books and subscribe to publications in your field. Talk with thought leaders and mentors with the expertise you can learn from.

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