Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Article In Brief: The Problem: The work grant professionals do is often not understood or comes with unrealistic expectations. The gap creates a mismatch between agency and staff and leads to burnout and turnover, both costly for nonprofits. The Context: Grants are the lifeblood for many nonprofits.

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Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

Article In Brief: The Problem: Nonprofit leaders’ desire to improve the future, and feeling of present inadequacy, can lead to burnout, anxiety, and depression. We have to realize we can’t do it alone.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

MARCH 12, 2024

Unfortunately, the grant writing field seems to be experiencing the same burnout and fatigue that is impacting other job sectors including education and healthcare. If you want to learn more about creative ways to fill grant writing positions or about what to look for in a grant writer, we have two articles that cover these topics in-depth.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 12, 2009

Stress and burnout are two big issues for fundraisers. There was a great article in Grassroots Fundraising Journal lately about handling burnout. Here are some tips from the article: 1. Do you have a tip to share with others to handle stress and burnout on the job? Tags: Inspiration burnout stress.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 1, 2023

GiveButter reported that burnout is affecting more than half of all nonprofit employees. If you’re torn, you’ll definitely want to read these before -and- after LinkedIn articles about a young fundraiser named Kathleen. If you’re considering quitting your nonprofit job, you’re not alone.

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Candid

JANUARY 11, 2023

But experts warn that when people forget to take care of themselves in the process, it can lead to burnout, stress, poor health, and many other less-than-ideal outcomes. The Happy, Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout by Beth Kanter and Aliza Sherman. Ruderman, Cathleen Clerkin, and Katya C.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Read our article to learn more. This article will explore some alternatives to hiring a full-time grant writer. 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%).

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Blue Avocado

AUGUST 13, 2024

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. The whole article smacked of devaluing the hard work and dedication of employees. I still get our agency’s monthly newsletter.

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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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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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Candid

MAY 31, 2023

The Idealist’s Survival Kit : 75 Simple Ways to Avoid Burnout by Alessandra Pigni. Please visit this knowledge base article, How can I access Candid’s eBook collection? , Compassion fatigue is real, and this book offers practical advice for taking care of yourself while also looking out for the wellbeing of others. Happy reading!

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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. Use a text or link dashboard part to display GMS support links, how-to articles, policies and procedures, or even phone numbers and status pages for your GMS. Blackbaud University Instructor Chrissy Haskell also contributed to this article.

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Grant Professionals Association

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Myth #4: You Have No Insightful Knowledge to Offer Grant burnout is REAL. Article Theme: Professionalism Competency #7: Knowledge of practices and services that raise the level of professionalism of grant developers Not sure what questions to ask? We’ve got you covered! No idea how many months the mentoring process will last?

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Strategic Grants

AUGUST 1, 2023

In this article, Ian Powell explores the question of whether there are genuine philanthropists beyond the super-rich.  The hub responds to research that shows that many leaders, staff and volunteers in the sector are experiencing stress, anxiety, overwhelm and burnout.

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Candid

MARCH 11, 2024

While interest in leadership declined among both BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and other people of color) and white respondents, this article will focus on trends and dynamics among BIPOC staff. These findings raise real concerns about the future of leadership in the sector.

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CauseVox

JULY 10, 2024

With issues like burnout and limited staff, she often found herself juggling multiple roles. Dani’s personal fundraising page) The platform’s user-friendly nature allowed the team to concentrate on fundraising instead of troubleshooting, which greatly reduced burnout and enhanced engagement with participants and donors.

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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.

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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. Add to this indicators of affinity to give, including past giving patterns, social and professional affiliations, even social media behavior or news articles.

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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.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

OCTOBER 6, 2023

What you’ll find in this article: What certifications should a grant writer have? The top reasons for vacancies: salary competition (72%), budget constraints and insufficient funds (66%) and stress and burnout (50%). Millionaire Grant Lady and Associates has worked with clients to win over $103 million in grant funding.

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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. This article explores the "7 Pillars of Self-Care," offering practical tips designed to fit your busy schedule.

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Just Write Grants

APRIL 16, 2024

This article tackles these three common challenges head-on with practical tips for building a volunteer program and maintaining your sanity. Motivation and Engagement So now you know how to recruit and schedule your volunteers—how do you avoid burnout and keep those helping hands coming back for more?

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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 good leadership, everything falls apart.

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Blue Avocado

APRIL 23, 2024

The crux of this article is simple: Nonprofits must advance their mission by valuing their employees’ worth through fair compensation and benefits and by celebrating their worth. I have witnessed firsthand in our community the high turnover rates, burnout, and complete undervaluing of nonprofit employees.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Be sensitive to pandemic burnout. Read this article to learn how you can improve your approach to working alongside your volunteers. Matching volunteers to the right roles for their skills, interests, and schedule requirements not only keeps current volunteers happy. Bright Idea: Volunteer Fundraising 101.

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Center for Major Gifts

APRIL 7, 2025

Staff burnout. If you still think your gala is the path to greatness, this article wasnt for you) or if you’d like to package this as a downloadable PDF one-pager for Philanthropy.org. Strategic Fundraising: Chess vs. Checkers Lets contrast two approaches: The School Carnival Method: Heavy on events, light on strategy.

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Candid

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Heres what you told us, along with a few articles that offer a deeper dive into each of the items on this nonprofit wish list: #3: Less paperwork for grants (14%) We know nonprofits are often overburdened by long, complicated, customized grant applications and reporting that require hours and hours of staff timeeven for small grant amounts.

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Candid

MARCH 5, 2025

In this article, Ill share why nonprofits need three types of capitalfinancial, social, and psychologicalto survive and thrive in todays turbulent context, as well as how to cultivate each of them. To navigate the ongoing disruptions in the social sector, nonprofits need more than financial capital alone.

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Community Boost

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Furthermore, whitepapers on the impact of deforestation or in-depth articles about your conservation initiatives can draw in followers who are actively seeking to make a difference. This proactive approach also helps balance workloads and prevents burnout, ensuring high-quality content delivery.

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Candid

MARCH 13, 2025

Addressing burnout and financial strain to support nonprofit workers and communities Nonprofit workers are struggling with burnout, work-life balance, and financial hardship, which affect both their well-being and organizational success. Why were all burned out and what to do about it. Success and wellness tips for Black fundraisers.

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