Candid

JANUARY 10, 2024

Just then, angel-in-training Clarence intervenes. Research has found that negatives narrow our vision. Negative emotions and focusing on what hurts create tunnel vision, heightening our ability to zero in on the immediate issue, but making it harder to think about the bigger picture or brighter future.

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Candid

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Candid’s data science manager explains how AI technology is trained on previously created data and can amplify the biases of its human creators—with harmful effects. Doing good with AI tools: Navigating ethical considerations for the social sector. Is your organization planning to develop an AI tool?

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 5, 2022

They’re tired, often close to burnout. That’s why I continue to offer free grant writing training opportunities. Free Grant Writing Training. The post Why I offer free grant writing training opportunities online appeared first on Grant Writing Made Easy. And yet, their work is underfunded. It makes me angry that 1.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 17, 2024

If there’s one thing we’re most proud of, it’s the way we’re giving Not everyone has the time to write a Blue Avocado article. But more often, our readers have insight they can share in a couple minutes. And that’s where Ask the Blue Avocado Community was born.

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Candid

JUNE 10, 2024

Diversify and train the reviewer pool. A diverse reviewer pool is representative of different backgrounds and experiences, genders, regions, levels of education, institution sizes, disciplines, nonprofit experience, and/or areas of specialty or advanced training. Provide feedback for unsuccessful applications.

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The Fundraising Coach

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Be sure to check out Cindy’s training “ Fractional Executives: Disrupting Nonprofit Staffing and Careers ” for The Nonprofit Academy at: [link]. This guest post is from Cindy Wagman, the founder of [link]. She shares a powerful way nonprofits are bringing in top executive expertise in a new way.

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Candid

OCTOBER 9, 2024

An inclusive approach actively engages staff across all departments, roles, and leadership levels to create an environment where diverse perspectives are valued, equitable access to AI tools and training is provided, and the unique needs of different user groups are considered. How can funders support inclusive AI adoption?

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 1, 2023

GiveButter reported that burnout is affecting more than half of all nonprofit employees. 4) Offer help: When you resign from your position, offer to help train your replacement. If you’re considering quitting your nonprofit job, you’re not alone. There’s nothing better than finding the right fit for you. It’s painful.

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Blue Avocado

AUGUST 13, 2024

Clarice Williams from WEBS Training Center Lack of succession planning Not having an active succession plan. The problem of keeping qualified volunteers on your board moving into the officer positions so burnout doesn’t happen and your nonprofit is looking and moving forward with fresh new blood and ideas.

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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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Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

Following along with our volunteer manager example, a nonprofit might list volunteer scheduling, outreach, onboarding, supervision, and training as part of the new hire’s duties. Provide relevant training and resources. Preferred skills. For this reason, your organization can list preferred skills in its job description.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

Following along with our volunteer manager example, a nonprofit might list volunteer scheduling, outreach, onboarding, supervision, and training as part of the new hire’s duties. Provide relevant training and resources. Preferred skills. For this reason, your organization can list preferred skills in its job description.

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Candid

MARCH 7, 2024

In fact, another trend in the nonprofit sector (and elsewhere) is burnout. The shift to remote work is one of the most significant workplace trends we’ve seen in recent years. Already on the rise before 2020, it became the norm during the COVID-19 pandemic. It has also increasingly become a highly desired perk. One study found that U.S.

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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. Consider the level of database training the user has. If they are not trained on a powerful feature—or one with access to sensitive personal information—it is best to not provide access now. Working in the nonprofit sector is hard.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

This toolkit provides practical strategies and exercises to help you contribute in meaningful ways while maintaining a healthy balance and avoiding burnout. Get inspired by reading these books for activists and donors about ways to give back—this season and year-round. and suggests ways for readers to continue this work in their own lives.

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Grant Professionals Association

JULY 10, 2024

I was particularly frustrated because a few years prior, I had trained for a half marathon and completed it quite successfully. I wasn’t meeting anyone or training with a friend. I joined a gym but never wanted to go. The weather was beautiful, but I couldn’t make myself run. Have you ever felt like this as a grant pro?

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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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Blackbaud

AUGUST 14, 2024

As a former Head of School, I know that parents can be complicated and time consuming to manage, and that management can lead to burnout. Your team may need some training to help them manage those relationships. It’s tough out there. People are struggling. But you’re coming at it from different viewpoints.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

In fact, this is a common reason for burnout. And if a nonprofit lacks funding and resources for HR functions, then policy manuals and forms, performance reviews, and regular training can all become desperately out of date or be nonexistent. If you don't have trained or dedicated HR staff, obtain HR expertise on an as-needed basis.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Leaders experience a significant amount of exhaustion, chronic stress, and burnout due to the absence of trust. Infrastructure supports could include cohort leadership development programs, retreats, learning institutes, trainings, convenings, and a general fund, they said. And that’s not even on the table for me. How can they thrive?

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Candid

MARCH 11, 2024

In addition, between 2016 and 2022, steadily increasing shares of both BIPOC and white respondents reported receiving peer support, training on staff management and supervision, coaching and executive coaching, and internal mentorship. What about positive factors such as training, mentorship, and other supports?

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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. AI can be an incredible tool to alleviate some of the time-consuming tasks that burden fundraisers. AI shines here with its wealth screening and predictive modeling capabilities. Who will give in the next year?

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 13, 2024

While many challenges arise, one stands out as the most significant: recruiting, training, and retaining volunteers. Burnout : Overworked volunteers can become disillusioned and leave. Invest in Volunteer Training and Support : Comprehensive onboarding : Equip volunteers with the necessary tools and knowledge to succeed.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MAY 13, 2022

In September 2020 I penned an article entitled Battling Burnout as a Grant Professional where I shared several resources to help overcome the struggle. More than avoiding burnout, I want to continue to love this career of ours, and sometimes that means saying no to things, even if I’d love to do it. It was a lot, all at once.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 4, 2023

To keep your volunteers as effective as possible, develop a volunteer management process that helps you recruit, train, and steward volunteers for your organization. There are three major aspects of managing your volunteers: recruitment, training, and stewardship. Increases in donor engagement.

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Candid

MAY 31, 2023

The Idealist’s Survival Kit : 75 Simple Ways to Avoid Burnout by Alessandra Pigni. Here are some of Candid’s fan favorites to listen to during long drives to the beach or walks in the park this summer: Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. by Brené Brown. Hint: It takes courage, vulnerability, and trust.)

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Tech Soup

APRIL 7, 2014

We organize these free tech-for-good training and networking gatherings because we believe that it’s critical to build strong, self-sufficient communities of nonprofit tech practitioners. Mukono, Uganda: Net2uganda Computer Training Meetup for Poor Rural Primary School & Community. Tuesday, April 8. Thursday, April 10.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

And you can invest in training yourself and your staff to better accomplish the goals and aims of the program. Rates of burnout in the nonprofit sector are high , but delegating a workload among an appropriate number of people can make a huge difference. This makes sense. You can be more consistent in your programming.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 12, 2010

But the leader who tries to do it all is headed for burnout, and in a powerful hurry. Allocate for training. By the same token, in nearly every nonprofit position that I have held, I have paid out of pocket for books and training (for shame!). You learn far more from negative leadership than from positive leadership. BILL OWENS.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 14, 2014

Mukono, Uganda: 2nd Net2uganda Computer Training Meetup for Poor Rural Primary School&Community. Mukono, Uganda: 2nd Net2uganda Computer Training Meetup for Poor Rural Primary School&Community. Mukono, Uganda: 2nd Net2uganda Computer Training Meetup for Poor Rural Primary School&Community. Thursday, April 17.

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GiveSmart

APRIL 24, 2024

Reduce burnout: When these departments help each other out, it can reduce strain on individual team members. By supporting each other, development and marketing team members can avoid harmful, unnecessary stress that can lead to burnout. Request a demo today.

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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. You can watch the full presentation (she's a great speaker - I recommend watching it!), or read on for a recap. Please visit the site to view this video).

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GiveSmart

AUGUST 12, 2024

Reduce burnout: When these departments help each other out, it can reduce strain on individual team members. By supporting each other, development and marketing team members can avoid harmful, unnecessary stress that can lead to burnout. Request a demo today.

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Candid

MAY 23, 2024

Organizations might experience a strain on veterans service providers, burnout among staff, or challenges in program sustainability due to the increased demand for services while dealing with limited resources themselves,” said Dougherty. This leads to increased stress and frustration, affecting their mental health. And the cycle continues.”

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The Fundraising Coach

OCTOBER 2, 2022

Hurdles like volunteer recruitment , volunteer burnout, and disorganized training can make your program less effective. For example, volunteer management software can close communication gaps around activities like scheduling and training, resulting in a smoother experience.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Brooklyn, New York: The Happy, Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact Without Burnout. Kibiribiri Village, Mukono , Uganda: First Term Solar Mobile Computer Training Meetup for Kibiribiri Primary School. Mukono, Uganda: First Term Solar Mobile Computer Training Meetup for Saint John Kaama Primary. Thursday, February 9, 2017.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

Without leadership, a small nonprofit may never reach its full potential. The organization can stagnate or experience chaos. Consequences can range from disorganization to ethical compromises. It can attract a lot of support, with donors and volunteers lining up to help. In a small nonprofit, the leader wears many hats. It feels manipulative.

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