Grant'd

OCTOBER 31, 2020

Yet social entrepreneurs, particularly those working on politically or socially sensitive issues are at heightened risk of burnout due to workloads, anxiety and social pressure. In fact, one in five human rights advocates meet the criteria for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), while 75% are concerned about burnout.

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Strategic Grants

MARCH 17, 2025

Some of the results are: leading to greater financial strength and documented program results, increased confidence and, reduced burnout of leaders. However there are some funders that have expressed concerns which Scott addresses. Find out more about GEMS (Grants Expertise Management System) here.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

MARCH 12, 2024

These predictions are based on the most up-to-date information available as well as our in-the-trenches work with our nonprofits. Unfortunately, the grant writing field seems to be experiencing the same burnout and fatigue that is impacting other job sectors including education and healthcare.

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Blackbaud

JUNE 17, 2024

Many cite burnout as the primary reason they are leaving the teaching profession, and in response, schools are trying to pivot and focus on the well-being of their faculty and students. To begin, let’s listen to what teachers say is causing their burnout. Only then can we address the issue.

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Candid

DECEMBER 31, 2024

According to the authors of The Smart Nonprofit: Staying Human-Centered in an Age of AI, the human risks of over-reliance on AI tools for time and cost efficiency include exacerbating the burnout crisis and eroding internal collaboration and communication.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

I’m very concerned about quality, burnout, and how to communicate to leadership that I need more time and commitment from the project team to plan and write proposals. Determine any lapses or inconsistencies in the information available. Seek feedback from your supervisor on additional ways to obtain the information you need. .

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Candid

MAY 16, 2024

In contrast, majority BIPOC-led organizations may be forced to try to do more with less, which in the long term not only leads to burnout but can prevent them from being able to reach their full potential.” Similarly, 79% of organizations did not share information about their staff’s sexual orientation.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Small nonprofits are often very informal, with a few people wearing a lot of hats. Leadership & Management Leading a nonprofit can be an isolating and exhausting experience, so avoiding burnout is key to an organizations long-term success. The 990-PF form can be difficult to navigate unless you have a guide.

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Candid

JANUARY 11, 2023

But experts warn that when people forget to take care of themselves in the process, it can lead to burnout, stress, poor health, and many other less-than-ideal outcomes. At Candid, we aim to connect you to the information and resources you need to support and advance your mission-driven work in 2023 and beyond.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

And it’s best to have cordial relationships when leaning on others for information and assistance. So, to help with your sanity, increase job performance, and keep burnout at bay, here are my suggestions for the friends you will need to be the best grant pro you can be. And who doesn’t want that?

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Candid

JUNE 10, 2024

Accessible organizations will provide call-in helplines, informational webinars, one-on-one coaching, translation, and more. Anonymizing data such as name, gender, gender-identifying pronouns, and institutional information in the early stage of reviews can reduce reputational prestige bias. Diversify and train the reviewer pool.

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

You want to collect the data you need to make informed decisions, support your grantees’ success, and demonstrate your impact. But you also want to respect your grantees’ time and resources and avoid asking them for information that you don’t use or that they have already provided elsewhere.

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Blackbaud

AUGUST 14, 2024

Proactive and clear communication sets a tone that families can trust you to keep them informed and to support their child’s experience at your school. Ideally, your portal should be configured to serve up student-specific information, so families see the news, schedules, forms, and communications most relevant to them when they log in.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

OCTOBER 6, 2023

If the large event occurs in the same time frame that a donor reaches out for more information, you may lose a grant that otherwise could have been won. Additionally, layering job roles can increase burnout. Can you hire a grant consultant? Most nonprofits do not need or cannot afford to hire a full-time grant writer.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

Gather post-interview feedback from interview conductors to make an informed decision. Throughout this process keep your candidates informed and updated as you move through these stages. This could be a panel interview for a more comprehensive evaluation or an interview with a different department head for an additional perspective.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

Gather post-interview feedback from interview conductors to make an informed decision. Throughout this process keep your candidates informed and updated as you move through these stages. This could be a panel interview for a more comprehensive evaluation or an interview with a different department head for an additional perspective.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 2, 2024

You and your grantees are driven by a passion for your mission that sometimes leads to burnout. As a grantmaking organization focused on the success of your grantees, it is essential to have a process in place to manage personnel changes—for both you and your grantees—so everyone stays informed and on schedule.

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Candid

MARCH 2, 2022

If you can’t answer these questions or don’t actively track this information, that’s a sign that your organization might be treating donors more like ATMs than philanthropic partners—a relationship that can legitimately lead to donor fatigue and burnout. How do they prefer to be asked ?

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Big Fundraising Ideas

APRIL 22, 2025

PositiveFeedback Collect feedback through surveys or informal conversations. Volunteer Burnout Recruiting and retaining volunteers can be tough. To prevent burnout, delegate tasks clearly and offer flexible roles. Did they take on leadership roles, like organizing a car wash fundraiser?

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Blackbaud

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

This is a great time to employ change management strategies to envision a future system that is informed by staff and organizational needs, and then create a roadmap to get there. Improving the Employee Experience   One of the most pressing concerns for nonprofits is avoiding burnout and attracting and retaining employees.

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Blackbaud

JULY 24, 2024

I am an introvert and the queen of social burnout, so I actually schedule break time in. I get contact information for a ton of people—from presenters, to vendors, to other attendees. It’s OK to take a break, go back to your hotel room and take a nap, or curl up in a corner with a cup of tea and a book for a bit.

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CauseVox

MARCH 2, 2021

Although we probably won’t be able to stop having virtual meetings anytime soon, there are some steps you can take to help reduce the impact on their mental and physical health to prevent burnout. This also helps avoid staff burnout, because it prevents your staff from trying to complete work after hours. Check out a few ideas below.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 11, 2024

The Benefits of AI to Major Gift Fundraisers Fundraising is an industry that faces high stress and burnout. How AI Supports Each Stage of the Major Donor Funnel AI can help fundraisers minimize manual work at each stage of the funnel while using data and research to make data-informed suggestions.

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CauseVox

JULY 10, 2024

With issues like burnout and limited staff, she often found herself juggling multiple roles. This integration ensures that all information is easily accessible and well-organized, which is essential for sharing stories with donors and raising funds efficiently.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 15, 2023

“Declining fundraising results aren’t the consequence of an increasingly unphilanthropic culture—it’s a result of professional burnout and unsustainable fundraising practices. Donors are dedicated to the causes they support, and even in the face of rising costs, prioritize charitable giving above other spending,” said Todd Baylis, Qgiv CEO.

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Candid

MAY 31, 2023

The Idealist’s Survival Kit : 75 Simple Ways to Avoid Burnout by Alessandra Pigni. Read these free nonprofit books for all-season success At Candid, we seek to provide you with the information and resources you need to support and further your mission-driven work year-round.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Yet using AI adoption primarily to maximize time and cost efficiency will only exacerbate the burnout crisis in the sector. Nonprofit leaders could use them to have staff do the same tasks they’ve always done, just faster, or shift jobs from full-time work to part-time or contract work.

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Grant Professionals Association

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Myth #4: You Have No Insightful Knowledge to Offer Grant burnout is REAL. Share these priceless nuggets of information with someone, because they will surely appreciate the love and support. Not sure what questions to ask? We’ve got you covered! No idea how many months the mentoring process will last? There’s guidance for that, too.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

At its most basic level, storytelling is a way to convey facts, information, history and experience from one person, the teller, to another, the listener, but it goes deeper than that. The emotional satisfaction can keep them motivated and prevent burnout. Make nonprofit storytelling conversational and informal. Use visuals.

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Greater Giving

MAY 18, 2022

Mental health is a rapidly-growing concern as two years of a pandemic, a rising cost of living, and political and social unrest worsen the risk of burnout and illness. How can nonprofit organizations better support those living with mental illness, and help staff and volunteers avoid burnout? Encourage a Positive Work-Life Balance.

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GiveSmart

AUGUST 12, 2024

Collaboration also helps these departments make more data-informed decisions and avoid putting strain on individual coworkers. By streamlining information-sharing, using management software , and joining the same meetings, these teams ensure each initiative requires less time and uses fewer resources to complete.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

An analysis of data from over 45,000 organizations that have shared demographic information about their CEOs’ race and gender in their Candid nonprofit profiles confirms the funding scarcity these leaders face. Leaders experience a significant amount of exhaustion, chronic stress, and burnout due to the absence of trust.

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The NonProfit Times

JULY 15, 2024

A Questioner might be satiated by having an honest conversation with a funder to better understand why they require specific information. Maybe you’re a “Rebel” and meet your goals because you draw on your identity as a grant pro. Don’t change yourself, just hack your Tendency.

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Tech Soup

MAY 19, 2014

They offer training, education, and employment opportunities, as well as working to inform companies and consumers of the social impact of their supply chains and purchasing decisions. Sarah has found that Facebook is useful for sharing information, making people feel like they've learned something. Measure, Adapt, Repeat.

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Grant Professionals Association

JULY 10, 2024

A Questioner might be satiated by having an honest conversation with a funder to better understand why they require specific information. Maybe you’re a Rebel and meet your goals because you draw on your identity as a grant pro. Tendencies are hardwired, and none are better than any of the others. How are you motivated?

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Qgiv

AUGUST 4, 2023

Use stories from your volunteers to inform your current donors of volunteer opportunities that help them stay connected with your cause. Data helps your organization know who to market your cause to when developing donation and awareness campaigns, and your volunteers hold a wealth of information that can help. Data Collection.

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GiveSmart

APRIL 24, 2024

Collaboration also helps these departments make more data-informed decisions and avoid putting strain on individual coworkers. By streamlining information-sharing, using management software , and joining the same meetings, these teams ensure each initiative requires less time and uses fewer resources to complete.

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