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4 Common Event Planning Challenges + How to Solve Them

The Fundraising Coach

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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Listening to teachers to support students impacted by COVID-19 

Candid

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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The Power of Relationships for the Lonely Grant Writer

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

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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Fundraisers Must Take Time Off From Work. Here’s How to Do It.

Get Fully Funded

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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How to Thrive When Work Doesn’t Love You Back

Blackbaud

During my previous career, I was often on the edge of burnout doing my part to fulfill my organization’s vision of a world free of HIV and hepatitis. This responsibility requires us to recognize we can recover from and prevent burnout, but only when we intentionally approach well-being at all levels of our organization.

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9 Nonprofit Leadership Skills Every Founder & Director Must Master

Get Fully Funded

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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Seven Secrets to Great Nonprofit Leadership

Get Fully Funded

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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