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

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The challenge becomes even more daunting when their work is compounded by external factors such as economic fluctuations, policy changes, climate events, and outdated technical infrastructure. I experienced this firsthand working in the nonprofit and government sectors. Across the sector, burnout and its consequences are widespread.

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2024 Blue Avocado Year in Review

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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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Is There a Community of #Tech4Good Activists Waiting for You?

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Brooklyn, New York: The Happy, Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact Without Burnout. Seattle, Washington: Governance Responsibilities for Nonprofit Boards. Governance Matters: Create a More Powerful Board Through Policy Governance. San Francisco, California: Code for America Civic Hack Night.

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Drive Your Nonprofit’s Mission by Investing in Your People

Blue Avocado

I have witnessed firsthand in our community the high turnover rates, burnout, and complete undervaluing of nonprofit employees. On the other hand, a minimum wage, the lowest amount of money someone can earn, is mandated by the federal government (and does not necessarily keep people out of poverty).

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The Ultimate Guide to Volunteer Recruitment: 15+ Strategies

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Additionally, board members often have high-level connections in business, education, or even local and state government. Be sensitive to pandemic burnout. They likely know family, friends, or colleagues who are looking for opportunities to give back to the community.

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How Grantmakers Can Turn Uncertainty into Growth and Innovation

Blackbaud

The Dysfunctions We Want to Disappear These common threads highlight the systemic issues that hinder our ability in the social impact sector (what I include to be nonprofit, philanthropy, and local government) to innovate, adapt, and effectively meet the needs of communities, while also overburdening staff and reinforcing inefficient practices.

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10 Tips for Managing Crisis Volunteers in Natural Disasters

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Prevent burnout by scheduling volunteers in shifts of two or four hours. Volunteer hours in a natural disaster may also be eligible for reimbursement from the government. Mitigate Risks Before deploying spontaneous volunteers to a disaster zone, check your insurance policy.