Candid

AUGUST 29, 2023

Unfortunately, an undisputable trend these days is burnout. So, in this blog, I’m leveraging my PhD in Psychology to share a bit about what burnout is, why it seems to be everywhere in the nonprofit world, and what organizations, leaders, and individuals can do about it. workers reported experiencing burnout symptoms this year.

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The Fundraising Coach

JANUARY 17, 2025

By understanding the most common obstacles and how to overcome them, your nonprofit can host events that not only meet your goals but also inspire and engage your community. Solution: Creative Budgeting and Fundraising To overcome budget constraints, think strategically about where and how to allocate your resources.

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GiveSmart

JULY 23, 2024

Burnout is a familiar concept in many industries, but the nonprofit sector must contend with burnout in a uniquely challenging landscape. The emotional demands of the work and a lack of resources can make burnout especially prevalent for these organizations trying to make a difference. What causes burnout in nonprofits?

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 17, 2024

By careful examination of your nonprofits budget priorities where you allocate your time and resources you can gain insights into your organizations true motivations and goals. Fundraising & Grants Is it a pleasure to support your nonprofit or a hassle?

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CauseVox

JANUARY 20, 2022

It has been a long time coming, due to: Toxic workplace cultures Systemic overwork and burnout Ineffective diversity, equity, and inclusion A failure to sustain the well-being and growth of employees Frustration and restlessness caused by the ongoing global pandemic. The Great Resignation is underway.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 11, 2024

The social sector and major gift fundraising are no exception. The Benefits of AI to Major Gift Fundraisers Fundraising is an industry that faces high stress and burnout. AI can be an incredible tool to alleviate some of the time-consuming tasks that burden fundraisers.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Want to bring your fundraising to the next level? Here are 31 fun, unique fundraising ideas that will support your programs without exhausting your members. Not only do fundraisers help you continue making a difference in people’s lives, but they can also be a great opportunity to build a stronger community within your church.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Under the qualifications heading, it stated that they were looking for a grant writer who never made a mistake—that perfection was the goal for every grant submitted. Striving for excellence is a powerful goal in grant writing, where every word, or even every character, can make or break the chances of winning that funding.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) can help busy fundraisers reduce time spent on administrative tasks, brainstorm new fundraising ideas, help with appeal writing, and more! Qgiv has also joined the Fundraising.AI “AI has been around for many years, but only recently has it become available for more consumer-based applications. .

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Millionaire Grant Lady

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Grant funding is an essential part of fundraising for nonprofit organizations. What is the best option to help your organization meet its fundraising goals without overspending on grant writing services? Additionally, layering job roles can increase burnout. Can you hire a grant consultant?

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Bonterra

APRIL 11, 2024

Digital fundraising Increase engagement Build your base by giving them the cohesive, personalized experience they deserve. Learn more How it works Meet more of your goals without doing more work. Unlock more of your nonprofit’s digital fundraising potential.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

Words are everything in fundraising. The way you tell your story and engage people in your message can make or break your fundraising efforts. So, what does it look like to use storytelling in fundraising, especially when it’s done well? Why is Storytelling an Effective Tactic for Fundraising? Again, words matter.

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Bonterra

APRIL 10, 2024

Fundraising solutions Attract donors Meet the right donors, have better conversations, and hit your fundraising goals. Bonterra’s fundraising solutions help you build and maintain stronger donor relationships, making it easy to give and simple to raise more for your mission.

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

To successfully implement changes to your grantmaking application, you need to communicate the benefits of data-driven and user-centered design to your leadership, tie the benefits to your organization’s overall goals, and involve your leadership in the decision-making process. For example: Does your application represent your mission?

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Year-end fundraising is crucial for many nonprofit organizations, with an estimated 1/3 of annual giving occurring in December alone. Especially during year-end giving, donors can also become overwhelmed by the sheer volume of fundraising appeals they receive. Looking for fundraising templates to make your job even easier?

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 25, 2024

If your nonprofit’s team is facing fundraising burnout , you’re likely looking for low-lift fundraising opportunities that don’t require as much time or effort to secure necessary funding. In this guide, we’ll explore how nonprofit endowments work and what steps to take to start fueling your long-term fundraising success.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

OCTOBER 6, 2023

This funding can come in the form of donations, federal dollars, private funders, gifts, fundraising events, and grants. How could hiring a grant consultant help your organization meet its funding goals? 6. How could hiring a grant consultant help your organization meet its funding goals?

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GiveSmart

AUGUST 12, 2024

Nonprofit development and marketing teams share similar goals in an organization. Benefits of Nonprofit Development and Marketing Teams Working Together Given their shared organizational goals, nonprofit development and marketing teams can benefit from strong collaboration.

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GiveSmart

APRIL 24, 2024

Nonprofit development and marketing teams share similar goals in an organization. Benefits of nonprofit development and marketing teams working together Given their shared organizational goals, nonprofit development and marketing teams can benefit from strong collaboration.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 18, 2023

When launching the Sustainable Giving Report , Qgiv aimed to find solutions to many of the challenges fundraisers are facing. Since 2020, fundraisers have confronted many obstacles that affect them and their nonprofit teammates, including the Great Resignation, burnout, and limited resources to meet their goals.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Available funds are low, and you know it will take more than one fundraiser to get your books where they need to be. To tackle this need for extra funds, many nonprofits launch concurrent fundraising events. By multitasking, organizations of any size can motivate donors to give and maximize their fundraising revenue.

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Tom Ahern

DECEMBER 5, 2024

File under: Fundraising in higher ed (and elsewhere, of course) "Practical Tips on Growing Individual Fundraising".by It’s what fundraisers see the need for and/or are increasingly expected to do: grow individual fundraising. This is a big part of what concerns me about so much of fundraising.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

They can help the organization set and achieve goals. They’re responsible for planning, organizing, and directing a group so that goals are reached in a timely fashion. In order to reach your goals, you need a well-thought-out plan. You must think about both long-term and short-term goals and how you’ll reach them.

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CauseVox

JULY 10, 2024

Well Aware’s success teaches us valuable lessons in creative and effective fundraising. Whether it’s through a quirky challenge like the Shower Strike or by integrating sustainable practices, we think there’s much that can be learned from Well Aware to enhance any organization’s fundraising efforts.

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Booster

JUNE 3, 2024

Need some fundraising ideas? Visit: Elementary School Fundraisers ) Getting started can feel like an overwhelming task—especially if you’re new!—but Trying to do too much can result in burnout and much less buy-in from others. Set goals and track your progress Remember that running wishlist your school has?

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Blue Avocado

MARCH 5, 2024

But if you are on staff during this period, it is important to remember that you play a vital role, and do what you can to avoid burnout as you carry forward. They may hew to an established strategic plan or question ambitious fundraising goals, for example. However, this issue is more complicated than it initially seems.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 10, 2016

Its staffers attended community festivals and events, working many nights and weekends to reach their goal. And, most importantly, they were able to reduce the numbers of nights and weekends their staff worked and prevent burnout. Good data, not perfect data, should be your goal. How many of them stayed on the email list?

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The Fundraising Coach

MARCH 13, 2023

But in the age of burnout and endless Excel sheets…how do you efficiently utilize data to guide you toward the right decisions? From a list of tried and true marketing strategies , here are a handful of pointers: Check if your SMART goal is : Specific. It’s time to pack up the clipboards and posters. Measurable. Attainable.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 10, 2016

Its staffers attended community festivals and events, working many nights and weekends to reach their goal. And, most importantly, they were able to reduce the numbers of nights and weekends their staff worked and prevent burnout. Good data, not perfect data, should be your goal. How many of them stayed on the email list?

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Qgiv

AUGUST 4, 2023

Benefits of volunteer management Developing an efficient volunteer management style for your organization provides many benefits which help you accomplish your goals and grow your nonprofit. Training should inform your donors of the goals of your organization and provide instructions about the task that each volunteer is going to complete.

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Just Write Grants

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

That's another story, especially when you're already swamped with long to-do lists and big , big goals. You're a Jack-of-All-Trades Juggling multiple roles can lead to burnout. The catalyst that can unlock the funds, make aspirations a reality, and swing open the doors to invaluable resources. But getting it right?

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The Fundraising Coach

OCTOBER 2, 2022

From donating their time to help out with vital programs and initiatives to lending their professional expertise and skills, volunteers help keep nonprofits on track to complete their goals. Hurdles like volunteer recruitment , volunteer burnout, and disorganized training can make your program less effective.

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Just Write Grants

MAY 17, 2024

A recent National Council of Nonprofits survey paints a concerning picture: "stress" and "burnout" are driving talented staff out the door. Schedule regular check-ins to discuss goals, offer support, and hold each other accountable for self-care practices.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

They take care of your facility, give tours of your museum, welcome attendees to your annual gala, and pass out medals at fundraising races. Learn how Qgiv can help you and your volunteers make the most of your fundraising efforts! Learn how Qgiv can help you and your volunteers make the most of your fundraising efforts!

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Candid

MARCH 5, 2025

Nonprofits are facing ever-increasing challenges in obtaining financial capital, with reports of declines in individual donors , fundraising challenges , and proposed government spending cuts. A 2020 Candid analysis suggests that about half of nonprofits have less than six months worth of cash reserves.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 4, 2024

How can my scrappy smaller organization, with all the tasks my team is already juggling, adopt a new fundraising CRM and learn to use it with the least amount of disruption?” If you don’t plan for time commitment and keep an eye on burnout, you run the risk of losing significant ground trying to implement new technology.

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Community Boost

OCTOBER 30, 2024

It organizes your campaigns, holidays, and key events, ensuring your messaging aligns with your overall goals. This proactive approach also helps balance workloads and prevents burnout, ensuring high-quality content delivery. Facebook Focus on community building through live videos, storytelling posts, and fundraising events.

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