Assel Grant Services

JANUARY 6, 2024

Actually, burnout has been around for a long while, recognized in the healthcare and social service industries. The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes burnout as an occupational phenomenon (though it’s not recognized as a medical condition). That’s another buzzword like quiet quitting or hustle culture , right? YOU matter!

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Candid

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Leadership development: PBIs help train local leaders, build resilient organizations, and prevent burnout. Here are the primary functions of PBIs: Capacity building: PBIs provide support for grassroots organizations that may lack the infrastructure or resources to scale their impact.

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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 18, 2024

In natural disasters, the training and quick action of first responders and emergency services save lives and livelihoods. Screen Every Volunteer Spontaneous crisis volunteers need to be screened so they can be given suitable roles and be properly registered and trained. Resources the volunteer can provide (boat, truck, chainsaw, etc.)

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Candid

MARCH 5, 2025

People with psychological capital demonstrate higher levels of job satisfaction, engagement, and performance and experience lower rates of workplace burnout. Conversely, without psychological capital, even financially secure nonprofits may struggle during tumultuous times, as burnout undermines effectiveness and innovation.

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Candid

JANUARY 21, 2025

Similarly, in the nonprofit sector, well-funded organizations are already leveraging AI to increase efficiency and reduce burnout, while smaller nonprofitsoften serving the most marginalized communitiesare being left behind. This includes not just purchasing tools but also covering costs for training, maintenance, and capacity building.

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Blackbaud

JUNE 17, 2024

Many cite burnout as the primary reason they are leaving the teaching profession, and in response, schools are trying to pivot and focus on the well-being of their faculty and students. Some provide mindfulness training, group activities, and employee assistance programs. Only then can we address the issue.

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Candid

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Candid’s data science manager explains how AI technology is trained on previously created data and can amplify the biases of its human creators—with harmful effects. Doing good with AI tools: Navigating ethical considerations for the social sector. Is your organization planning to develop an AI tool?

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Candid

DECEMBER 31, 2024

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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Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 5, 2022

They’re tired, often close to burnout. That’s why I continue to offer free grant writing training opportunities. Free Grant Writing Training. The post Why I offer free grant writing training opportunities online appeared first on Grant Writing Made Easy. And yet, their work is underfunded. And I thank you for doing it.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Providing your nonprofits volunteers with the same recruitment, training, mentoring, and appreciation as your employees can reduce turnover and create a better overall volunteer experience. How can nonprofit leaders prevent burnout when theyre expected to perform minor miracles on a regular basis?

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Candid

OCTOBER 9, 2024

An inclusive approach actively engages staff across all departments, roles, and leadership levels to create an environment where diverse perspectives are valued, equitable access to AI tools and training is provided, and the unique needs of different user groups are considered. How can funders support inclusive AI adoption?

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The Fundraising Coach

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Be sure to check out Cindy’s training “ Fractional Executives: Disrupting Nonprofit Staffing and Careers ” for The Nonprofit Academy at: [link]. This guest post is from Cindy Wagman, the founder of [link]. She shares a powerful way nonprofits are bringing in top executive expertise in a new way.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 20, 2022

It has been a long time coming, due to: Toxic workplace cultures Systemic overwork and burnout Ineffective diversity, equity, and inclusion A failure to sustain the well-being and growth of employees Frustration and restlessness caused by the ongoing global pandemic. The Great Resignation is underway.

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Candid

JUNE 10, 2024

Diversify and train the reviewer pool. A diverse reviewer pool is representative of different backgrounds and experiences, genders, regions, levels of education, institution sizes, disciplines, nonprofit experience, and/or areas of specialty or advanced training. Provide feedback for unsuccessful applications.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 1, 2023

GiveButter reported that burnout is affecting more than half of all nonprofit employees. 4) Offer help: When you resign from your position, offer to help train your replacement. If you’re considering quitting your nonprofit job, you’re not alone. There’s nothing better than finding the right fit for you.

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Blue Avocado

AUGUST 13, 2024

Clarice Williams from WEBS Training Center Lack of succession planning Not having an active succession plan. 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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Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

Following along with our volunteer manager example, a nonprofit might list volunteer scheduling, outreach, onboarding, supervision, and training as part of the new hire’s duties. Provide relevant training and resources. Preferred skills. For this reason, your organization can list preferred skills in its job description.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

Following along with our volunteer manager example, a nonprofit might list volunteer scheduling, outreach, onboarding, supervision, and training as part of the new hire’s duties. Provide relevant training and resources. Preferred skills. For this reason, your organization can list preferred skills in its job description.

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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. Consider the level of database training the user has. If they are not trained on a powerful feature—or one with access to sensitive personal information—it is best to not provide access now. Working in the nonprofit sector is hard.

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Candid

MARCH 7, 2024

In fact, another trend in the nonprofit sector (and elsewhere) is burnout. Moreover, the absence of a daily commute can give you hours back each week. But despite these substantial benefits, working from home is not a universal cure for stress.

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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. Start : Explain what the team needs to start doing differently (start training on the new system, start using integrated donation forms , start recording all donor interactions in the CRM, etc.)

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The Fundraising Coach

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

From hurdles like volunteer recruitment and burnout to all too common mistakes like disorganized training, its not easy to run an effective program, even if you have the best intentions. To improve your volunteer programs use of technology, consider taking training courses.

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Candid

JANUARY 10, 2024

Just then, angel-in-training Clarence intervenes. Research has found that doing this daily for three weeks cultivates happiness, well-being, and life satisfaction and can reduce stress, anxiety, and burnout. We must make time to be silly, joyous, grateful, and indulgent.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 27, 2022

Taking this frantic approach is a recipe for burnout. I’m opening the doors to the course up at a discounted price for a few days and kicking the enrollment period off with a free training, “The 3-Step Framework for Getting Grant Funding.”. Because this training is going to seriously transform the way you think about grantseeking.

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Grant Professionals Association

JULY 10, 2024

I was particularly frustrated because a few years prior, I had trained for a half marathon and completed it quite successfully. I wasn’t meeting anyone or training with a friend. When I turned 35, I wanted to start exercising again, preferably by running or going to a gym; however, I had the hardest time meeting this goal.

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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. Friedman-Wheeler and Jamie Sue Bodenlos, Self-care is important for everyone, but it’s particularly essential for activists or anyone trying to make the world a better place.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 4, 2023

To keep your volunteers as effective as possible, develop a volunteer management process that helps you recruit, train, and steward volunteers for your organization. There are three major aspects of managing your volunteers: recruitment, training, and stewardship. The average volunteer retention rate is around 65%.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

In fact, this is a common reason for burnout. And if a nonprofit lacks funding and resources for HR functions, then policy manuals and forms, performance reviews, and regular training can all become desperately out of date or be nonexistent. If you don't have trained or dedicated HR staff, obtain HR expertise on an as-needed basis.

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Candid

MARCH 11, 2024

In addition, between 2016 and 2022, steadily increasing shares of both BIPOC and white respondents reported receiving peer support, training on staff management and supervision, coaching and executive coaching, and internal mentorship. What about positive factors such as training, mentorship, and other supports?

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 13, 2024

While many challenges arise, one stands out as the most significant: recruiting, training, and retaining volunteers. Burnout : Overworked volunteers can become disillusioned and leave. Invest in Volunteer Training and Support : Comprehensive onboarding : Equip volunteers with the necessary tools and knowledge to succeed.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Yet using AI adoption primarily to maximize time and cost efficiency will only exacerbate the burnout crisis in the sector. Nonprofit leaders could use them to have staff do the same tasks they’ve always done, just faster, or shift jobs from full-time work to part-time or contract work.

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Blackbaud

AUGUST 14, 2024

As a former Head of School, I know that parents can be complicated and time consuming to manage, and that management can lead to burnout. Your team may need some training to help them manage those relationships. Have relevant staff names and contact information in the parent portal.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Leaders experience a significant amount of exhaustion, chronic stress, and burnout due to the absence of trust. Infrastructure supports could include cohort leadership development programs, retreats, learning institutes, trainings, convenings, and a general fund, they said. What has been the impact on nonprofit leaders?

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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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Bonterra

MARCH 13, 2024

With less Reduce staff burnout and turnover by adding critical capacity and expertise to your team. Analysis of your support cases to identify common challenges and prioritize the right trainings for your team. Advance your team's skillset and technical knowledge with up to four hours per month of training with a dedicated expert.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 11, 2024

The Benefits of AI to Major Gift Fundraisers Fundraising is an industry that faces high stress and burnout. Train employees on AI usage : While AI can help us out in many ways, it’s important to double-check its work. Train employees on AI best practices, such as reviewing AI-written communications before hitting send.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 7, 2014

We organize these free tech-for-good training and networking gatherings because we believe that it’s critical to build strong, self-sufficient communities of nonprofit tech practitioners. Mukono, Uganda: Net2uganda Computer Training Meetup for Poor Rural Primary School & Community. Sunday, April 6. Monday, April 7.

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