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Innovative Approaches for Grantmakers to Address Grantee Well-Being

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Some funders are reimagining grantmaking by introducing ultra-streamlined applications, such as five-minute screening forms (in lieu of Letters of Intent), and by allowing brief video reports in place of traditional written ones. Now is the time to fund bold changes.

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You want to hire a grant writer, but is hiring a grant writer full-time the best fit?

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Letter of Intent/Inquiry (LOI): Some application processes start with an LOI. Additionally, layering job roles can increase burnout. The top reasons for vacancies included salary competition (72%), budget constraints and insufficient funds (66%) and stress and burnout (50%). Can you hire a grant consultant?

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5 Ways Funders Can Address Nonprofit Burnout

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However, the people who do the day-to-day work of keeping the sector moving often do so against the backdrop of chronic stress and burnout, primary and secondary trauma, and insufficient staffing and resources to meet the overwhelming demand for their services. Here are a few ways funders can help address nonprofit burnout and well-being.

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