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Rest and Reset: Strategies for anti-burnout by Kellie Brungard, GPC

Assel Grant Services

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). Personally, I’m having a slow morning, reading a good book, and going for a hike.

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The Power of Relationships for the Lonely Grant Writer

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

Yes, I have worked as a solo grant professional within a larger organization and as a lone grant consultant, working from home with no official colleagues to speak of. Not so shocking note: though I haven’t worked there in over seven years, those two ladies are some of my favorite lunch dates and book club friends.)

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Prioritizing Wellness: How Our Grant Writing Team Stays Mindful and Fights Burnout on World Mental Health Day

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

Our team has had an ongoing focus on overall wellness, mental health, and mindfulness, given that our work as grant professionals is very sedentary and has a high rate of burnout. As grant professionals, we’re constantly focused on deadlines, applications, and making a difference for the causes we care about. Share in the comments below.

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

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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. Once you have considered your needs and your family’s needs, consult your fundraising plan for your organization’s needs.

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Top 5 blog posts of the month

Future Fundraising Now

Here are the 5 most-read Future Fundraising Now blog posts in the month of June: 5 serious fundraising mistakes that you might be making Good fundraising is much more than well-written copy The dark secret of “churn-and-burn” fundraising How to prevent donor burnout Does your fundraising mean anything at all to your donors?

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My Own Worst Enemy: When the Boss Makes Life Difficult, But You Work for Yourself

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

In September 2020 I penned an article entitled Battling Burnout as a Grant Professional where I shared several resources to help overcome the struggle. Yes, I’m looking at you consultant who decided to build your own business, be your own boss. What do you do if the boss in that scenario is you? Essentially, I am looking in the mirror.

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Seven Secrets to Great Nonprofit Leadership

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But the leader who tries to do it all is headed for burnout, and in a powerful hurry. By the same token, in nearly every nonprofit position that I have held, I have paid out of pocket for books and training (for shame!). Pamela Grow is a nonprofit consultant and writes “Pamela’s Grantwriting Blog” ( www.pamelasgrantwritingblog.com ).