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Bridging gaps and weaving networks: The vital work of place-based intermediaries

Candid

Leadership development: PBIs help train local leaders, build resilient organizations, and prevent burnout. Connecting diverse stakeholders: Across sectors and social issues, PBIs bring together grassroots organizations, funders, civic leaders, businesses, and government agencies.

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Reimagining equity with AI: What philanthropy can do

Candid

Similarly, in the nonprofit sector, well-funded organizations are already leveraging AI to increase efficiency and reduce burnout, while smaller nonprofitsoften serving the most marginalized communitiesare being left behind. AIs benefits wont be equitably distributed without intervention, governance, and responsible frameworks.

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

Blackbaud

I experienced this firsthand working in the nonprofit and government sectors. 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. As the health and well-being of workers decline, the mission suffers.

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2024 Blue Avocado Year in Review

Blue Avocado

A Cautionary Tale: Overcoming Governance Nightmares in Nonprofit Organizations No one enjoys it when a nonprofits board doesnt work well together. Leadership & Management Leading a nonprofit can be an isolating and exhausting experience, so avoiding burnout is key to an organizations long-term success. Updates by topic!

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Listening to teachers to support students impacted by COVID-19 

Candid

Low pay and high out-of-pocket costs force many teachers to take on second jobs, which leads to burnout and drives many to leave the profession. In partnering and co-investing with governments to ensure students get the full benefit of the ESSER dollars, funders and nonprofits can maximize their impact by listening to teachers.

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Latest News for the Not-for-Profit sector

Strategic Grants

 The hub responds to research that shows that many leaders, staff and volunteers in the sector are experiencing stress, anxiety, overwhelm and burnout. Explore each toolbox to find resources for your organisation to support the six pillars of wellbeing.

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Mental Health Funding Available to Help with Challenges

GrantNews

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and projects to benefit children in eligible communities. Funding supports programs in the following focus areas: health worker burnout, social connection, health misinformation, workplace well-being, and youth mental health.

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