The Fundraising Coach

JANUARY 17, 2025

From tight budgets to limited staffing, these hurdles can make even the simplest event feel overwhelming. Budget Constraints Tight finances can make it difficult to secure venues, hire vendors, and provide high-quality experiences for attendees. However, many organizations face common challenges that complicate the planning process.

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Budget Burnout Transportation Utilities 52

Candid

JULY 31, 2024

Teachers know how to support students but need help Teachers have a unique on-the-ground understanding of what their students need to thrive, from classroom basics like pencils and paper to books, science equipment, and laptops for digital coursework.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

As grant professionals, we require the knowledge and insight of subject matter experts, accountants, budget experts, GIS map makers, marketing gurus, program directors, board members, community leaders, and others to create, submit, and manage successful grant programs. But that does not mean I work in a vacuum. And who doesn’t want that?

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Grant Grants Grant Writing Burnout 105

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. Go ahead and book the trip if you can. Fundraising is a high-turnover field and burnout is a key reason. You may need to get used to reading books for pleasure.

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IT Fundraising Burnout Calendar 133

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

In your plan, be sure to include who (help you’ll need) will do what (responsibilities), what things will cost (budget), and how you’ll stay on target (accountability). One look at the budget and I would glaze over. In other words, plan for today, this week, this month, this year, and this decade.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 12, 2010

I worked with one ED who was nothing short of brilliant at putting together a remarkably cohesive board (and this for a tiny nonprofit agency with a yearly budget of $500,000) of remarkably diverse individuals. But the leader who tries to do it all is headed for burnout, and in a powerful hurry. BILL OWENS. Learn how to delegate.

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Burnout Nonprofit Training Proposal 51

Qgiv

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Offering fundraisers that have value for the donors, as well as the church, will help prevent burnout. But they’re a great option for smaller groups that don’t need to work with large budgets, and it’s a fantastic way to have fun with other people in your community that have similar interests. Used book sale. A cook-off.

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