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What are the Biggest Challenges in Getting (and Keeping) Your Nonprofit’s Staff and Volunteers?

Blue Avocado

When we recently asked the Blue Avocado community, “What is your biggest challenge in recruiting and retaining skilled staff or volunteers?” It has been increasingly difficult to not only recruit and retain skilled staff, but just to get them to the interview process! ” , once again, nonprofit leaders came through!

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

Blackbaud

Here are examples of how funding organizations are supporting the well-being of their grantees, as well as the hurdles grantmakers can face when implementing these programs. 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.

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“Crystal Ball” Grant Predictions for 2024: Grant Writers Impact

Millionaire Grant Lady

To date, we have won more than $103 million in funding for our clients. Every day, we use these insights to win more dollars for a wide variety of organizations all across the United States, and these insights can help increase your funding, too. These complicated applications require more time and expertise to complete well.

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You want to hire a grant writer, but is hiring a grant writer full-time the best fit?

Millionaire Grant Lady

Grant funding is an essential part of fundraising for nonprofit organizations. While many nonprofits rely on grant funding for a significant portion of revenue, how nonprofits fill their grant writing needs varies significantly from organization to organization. Read our article to learn more. Can you hire a seasonal grant writer?

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

Blackbaud

When there is a transition in leadership or a switch to new fund accounting software, change can be slow and create anxiety among your team. Improving the Employee Experience   One of the most pressing concerns for nonprofits is avoiding burnout and attracting and retaining employees.

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The Biggest Mistakes New Nonprofits Make

Blue Avocado

As a 30-year veteran in the nonprofit industry, I see this happen constantly and it’s frustrating because it just creates more competition for funding when we should be working collaboratively for more effectiveness and efficiency.

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Navigating Grant Seeking Staff Shortages

Grants Plus

How nonprofits can avoid common pitfalls and sustain grant funding success. Budget constraints and limited funding for staffing and overhead can make it unrealistic for nonprofits to compete in the wage market. Avoid stagnation Don’t allow staff shortages or turnover to stall your grant seeking progress.

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