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

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I had many moments when I was on the edge of burnout doing my part to move the mission forward. Across the sector, burnout and its consequences are widespread. According to the Well-being Project , changemakers experience high levels of burnout, stress, depression, chronic illness, and weak personal relationships.

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Teacher Well-Being: Beyond Yoga and Pizza Parties

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As schools of all kinds—public, private, K–12, and higher ed—struggle to recruit faculty, they must also work harder to retain them. 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.

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The Crucial Role of Change Management for CFOs: Driving Sustainable Success in Nonprofit Finance

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Improving the Employee Experience   One of the most pressing concerns for nonprofits is avoiding burnout and attracting and retaining employees. This blog post was co-authored by Megan Bierwirth with Forvis Mazars. Nonprofits are rarely going to be able to provide compensation that matches their for-profit counterparts.

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Building Community Through School Fundraising Events | Big Fundraising Ideas

Big Fundraising Ideas

Beyond Fundraising: Building Community Through SchoolEvents Blog Summary: School fundraising is more than just collecting donations-its an opportunity to bring together students, parents, teachers, and local businesses to create lasting memories and a sense of belonging. Volunteer Burnout Recruiting and retaining volunteers can be tough.

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5 Stressors on the Independent School Business Model

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100% of school heads said that finding and retaining qualified staff as workplace expectations shift is challenging, with 91% saying ensuring the school’s financial sustainability is another growing challenge. The post 5 Stressors on the Independent School Business Model first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog.

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Qgiv Releases Sustainable Giving Report

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Declining fundraising results aren’t the consequence of an increasingly unphilanthropic culture—it’s a result of professional burnout and unsustainable fundraising practices. Donors are dedicated to the causes they support, and even in the face of rising costs, prioritize charitable giving above other spending,” said Todd Baylis, Qgiv CEO.

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Volunteer Woes: Tackling the Top Challenge in School Fundraising

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While many challenges arise, one stands out as the most significant: recruiting, training, and retaining volunteers. Burnout : Overworked volunteers can become disillusioned and leave. By implementing these strategies, you can significantly improve your ability to recruit, train, and retain volunteers.