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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). That’s another buzzword like quiet quitting or hustle culture , right?

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Why Development and Marketing Teams Need Each Other at Nonprofits

GiveSmart

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. For example, you might hold two fundraising events during the year.

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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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Stop Chasing Grant Money

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

Part of that education is teaching them about a carefully crafted grant calendar that only includes grants you are (1) eligible to apply for and (2) competitive enough to be considered for selection. This is how a curated calendar helps – you have a game plan for the year. If yes, then…. Do we have a need that meets the grant?

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Why development and marketing teams need each other at nonprofits

GiveSmart

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. For example, you might hold two fundraising events during the year.

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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. 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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16 free nonprofit books for your summer reading list

Candid

Check out our specially curated reading list of 16 free nonprofit books perfect for any summertime occasion: If you’re short on time… Is your calendar booked solid with fun plans between Memorial Day and Labor Day? Perfect Phrases for Writing Grant Proposals and Perfect Phrases for Fundraising by Beverly Browning.

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