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. Catalog the skills and roles needed in a potential disaster along with a database of individuals willing to step up in a crisis. Schedule Shift Work Disaster work is complex and intense.

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Candid

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Is your nonprofit organization grant-ready? 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. by Lori Guidry, Candid.

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Blackbaud

JUNE 3, 2024

Ready for some irony? AI Is Your Ally in Preventing Burnout It’s no secret that nonprofit professionals suffer from burnout more than any other industry. The Chronicle of Philanthropy found that burnout and limited staff support has almost half of fundraisers eyeing the door, with 28% planning to leave the profession altogether.

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The Fundraising Coach

JANUARY 17, 2025

Limited Staffing and Volunteer Burnout Nonprofits often operate with small teams and depend heavily on volunteers to bring their events to life. While volunteers are invaluable, relying too much on them can lead to burnout, reduced productivity, and even event-day mishaps.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 12, 2023

Rebellion Against Burnout: Rest as a Revolutionary Act Tricia Hersey’s Nap Ministry isn’t just about catching some Zs. We can reduce burnout, reclaim our time, and refuse to participate in a system that values products over people. So here’s to more naps, less burnout, and a fairer world for all of us!

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 1, 2023

GiveButter reported that burnout is affecting more than half of all nonprofit employees. First, you have to ask yourself if you’re actually ready to leave. Or are you just ready for a change? If you’re considering quitting your nonprofit job, you’re not alone. Are you burned out? Are you feeling unfulfilled?

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Selfish Giving

JUNE 4, 2025

Jen will share her Fit, Fuel, Footing Framework - a practical, no-nonsense approach to qualifying prospects based on alignment, available resources, and actual readiness to engage. In todays climate, teams that qualify well can work more efficiently, avoid burnout, and create partnerships that deliver meaningful, long-term value.

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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? Embracing the future of fundraising—using AI tools to sharpen your engagement strategies, pinpoint high-potential donors, and reduce staff burnout—can give you the edge you need to weather uncertain times.

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CauseVox

JUNE 3, 2025

Although I know its their CRM at work, their organization remains at the top of my mind the next time I am ready to give. Thats a recipe for burnout and data silos. Ready to take your fundraising to the next level? If you are like me, receiving a birthday email from a nonprofit I support makes me feel seen and valued.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Additionally, layering job roles can increase burnout. The top reasons for vacancies included salary competition (72%), budget constraints and insufficient funds (66%) and stress and burnout (50%). If you are ready to get started, contact us today! Can you hire a grant consultant? appeared first on Millionaire Grant Lady.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

This toolkit provides practical strategies and exercises to help you contribute in meaningful ways while maintaining a healthy balance and avoiding burnout. Whether you’re looking to volunteer or ready to become a board member, these books for activists and donors will inspire you to contribute to your community this giving season.

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Blue Avocado

AUGUST 13, 2024

. — Molly Krichten from Carnegie of Homestead Rushing to hire Hiring employees before they are ready. The problem of keeping qualified volunteers on your board moving into the officer positions so burnout doesn’t happen and your nonprofit is looking and moving forward with fresh new blood and ideas.

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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. Fundraising is a high-turnover field and burnout is a key reason. Now, you’re ready for your vacation to start! The workload will rarely be light in fundraising.

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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. Here are some tips to help you convince your stakeholders that streamlining your grantee application is not only good for your grantees, but also for your organization.

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CauseVox

MARCH 2, 2021

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. This also helps avoid staff burnout, because it prevents your staff from trying to complete work after hours. Check out a few ideas below.

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Candid

MAY 31, 2023

When it comes to making a difference in your life, this read will leave you feeling inspired and ready to tackle the issues you care about. The Idealist’s Survival Kit : 75 Simple Ways to Avoid Burnout by Alessandra Pigni. The Answer is You: A Guidebook to Creating A Life Full of Impact by Alex Amouyel.

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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? Overcoming Common Fundraising Challenges Even the best-planned fundraisers face hurdles. Recognize volunteers publicly, perhaps during a school assembly fundraiser.

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Blue Avocado

MARCH 5, 2024

But if you are on staff during this period, it is important to remember that you play a vital role, and do what you can to avoid burnout as you carry forward. Ensuring that you are being clear in your communication, as well as open to others’ views, is essential to avoiding widespread burnout.

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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.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 2, 2024

You and your grantees are driven by a passion for your mission that sometimes leads to burnout. Are you ready for a grantmaking solution that helps your organization manage your data simply and efficiently? Working in the nonprofit sector is hard. And salaries in many nonprofit organizations can’t compete with the for-profit sector.

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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. Fight the burnout with Kelly McLaughlin, Fundraising + Strategic Planning Consultant. We’ve got you covered. It’s been a long year.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

The emotional satisfaction can keep them motivated and prevent burnout. You may want to spend some time on the front lines of your nonprofit gathering stories and creating a story library so you have several ready when you need them. It shows donors that their actions are making a difference.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 27, 2022

Taking this frantic approach is a recipe for burnout. There are some grant writing experts and instructors who believe that the key to getting grant funding is to… …Do more. …Go faster. …Work harder. And I couldn’t disagree more. Plain and simple. It’s also not going to get you the results you want.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 5, 2022

They’re tired, often close to burnout. Their programs address long-standing inequities, inequities in economic opportunity, education, access to basic services, mental health treatment, rights to justice, access to healthcare. And yet, their work is underfunded. They’re chasing money to keep the doors open, the lights on, the mission going.

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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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Millionaire Grant Lady

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The top reasons for vacancies: salary competition (72%), budget constraints and insufficient funds (66%) and stress and burnout (50%). We are ready to join you in the good work your organization is doing. More than a quarter (28%) reported a longer waiting list for services than before the pandemic began.

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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. Here are some of the most common reasons for low volunteer retention: Burnout.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

Rates of burnout in the nonprofit sector are high , but delegating a workload among an appropriate number of people can make a huge difference. If you’re an executive director/founder, and you’re funding your work out of your own pocket, know that it doesn’t have to be like that. What’s next for you?

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Just Write Grants

MAY 17, 2024

A recent National Council of Nonprofits survey paints a concerning picture: "stress" and "burnout" are driving talented staff out the door. So, take a deep breath, prioritize your well-being, and get ready to recharge, refocus, and reimagine what's possible for yourself and your organization.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 29, 2023

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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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

Be ready to paint the picture of where you’re going and then motivate folks to join you for the journey. A leader who can’t manage their time is distracted and disorganized, always working on things at the last minute. Leading people. You’re the leader and people will look to you for direction.

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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. How to create an endowment and accept endowment gifts Ready to start boosting your financial sustainability with endowments?

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Have a thank-you plan ready from the start. Be sensitive to pandemic burnout. When posting opportunities on a volunteer matching site, include information about the duration of each opportunity and the skills required so you can find the best fit. People want to volunteer with organizations that truly value their contributions.

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Blackbaud

MAY 12, 2025

It can also lead to burnout among finance professionals who are constantly chasing approvals and updates instead of working on strategic projects. Ready for a system that simplifies your budgeting process? Resulting errors can create a misalignment in your long-term and short-term financial planning.

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The NonProfit Times

JUNE 19, 2024

Recognize that burnout is real. Yet burnout in the form of chronic stress and energy depletion hit the sector long before coronavirus. Yet burnout in the form of chronic stress and energy depletion hit the sector long before coronavirus. It also often leads to low productivity and high turnover in organizations (Garton, 2017).

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Candid

MARCH 12, 2025

Organizations that currently fit the definition of acceptable can leverage their relative safety to help shelter others: Be ready to extend fiscal sponsorship status to an organization that has its 501(c)(3) status revoked; this may put the sponsoring organization under scrutiny, but it will also help others survive when they have no alternative.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Here are four ways automation can improve your AP processes, help prevent accounting staff burnout, and save your team time. If your lean accounting staff is ready to reclaim their time so they can focus on more strategic work, check out Payment Assistant from Blackbaud.

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