Center for Effective Philanthropy

AUGUST 15, 2024

Among the findings of Center for Effective Philanthropy’s State of Nonprofits 2024: What Funders Need to Know, was a striking statistic: 95 percent of nonprofit leaders who responded to CEP’s survey […] The post Burnout and Well-Being in Grantee Organizations: A CEP Blog Series appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy. (..)

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

The stress of the last year and a half has impacted everyone in different ways, and we’ve seen heightened fatigue among fundraising and nonprofit professionals. Burnout is a type of work-related stress—it’s a state of physical or emotional exhaustion that also involves a sense of reduced accomplishment. Practice Mindfulness.

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Candid

OCTOBER 10, 2024

A key factor in understanding the impact of Black-led nonprofits is the representation of Black leaders across the sector. Two new fact sheets from Candid, produced in partnership with ABFE , offer a snapshot of nonprofits with Black CEOs and majority Black leadership. These leaders are already delivering results in their communities.

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Center for Effective Philanthropy

JUNE 18, 2024

The post Funders: Let’s Stop Making Nonprofits Choose Between Balanced Budgets and Burnout appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 13, 2024

A Center for Effective Philanthropy study found 95% of nonprofit leaders are concerned about burnout, plus other staff-related insights.

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Wild Apricot

JUNE 30, 2020

Employee burnout in the nonprofit sector is a real issue in the best of times, let alone in the midst of a pandemic. Here's are some things you might be doing that will inevitably lead to you burning out, and what to do instead.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 11, 2023

Burnout is a real and persistent challenge for many of us. In the new year, I encourage you to try these check-ins designed to help you ask the necessary questions to get unstuck, avoid burnout, and courageously resist. If you find your check engine light on these days, you are not alone.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 30, 2022

Additionally, it can prevent burnout among employees by allowing technology to help nonprofits to be human-centered. “Smart technology,” also known as artificial intelligence and advanced digital technologies, isn’t set out to replace people, but allow people to do what they do best.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Refusing to sacrifice rest, reflection, and restoration In the nonprofit fundraising space, where personal identity intersects with professional responsibility, the need for rest, reflection, and restoration becomes vital—not only to preserve our energy but also to ensure career longevity.

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The Fundraiser Coach

JANUARY 20, 2025

Burnout: Overworked fundraisers may deprioritize stewardship amidst competing demands. When a nonprofit fails to offer meaningful engagement, it may feel alienating and disheartening. Until the next time to ask for a gift, that is! This includes aligning metrics and goals to reward relationship-building, not just dollars raised.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 29, 2024

The report by the Center for Effective Philanthropy also finds that charities are struggling to hire new employees. By Ben Gose The report by the Center for Effective Philanthropy also finds that charities are struggling to hire new employees.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 1, 2025

An interim leader can guide an organization through chaotic times, reducing burnout and staff turnover. By Kate Bernyk Getty Images An interim leader can guide an organization through chaotic times, reducing burnout and staff turnover.

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Blue Avocado

JANUARY 14, 2025

Quality, dedicated nonprofit volunteers and skilled staff are the key to any successful mission. ” , once again, nonprofit leaders came through! Mulindwa William from the Mmanze Centre for Rural Development and Training Challenges can include burnout and being unable to compete with the pay and benefits for-profits can offer.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 29, 2024

New data from the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) shows executive and staff burnout top the list of issues. On average, LGBTQ+ identifying leaders reported moderately higher levels of concern about their own burnout than their non-LGBTQ+ identifying counterparts. vice president, research, at CEP, told The NonProfit Times.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 21, 2023

By Alex Daniels But many will face challenges ahead of hiring and keeping employees, a new study has found.

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Future Fundraising Now

JUNE 5, 2024

And burnout is avoidable. I’ve encountered three conditions that you might call donor burnout: 1. “Imputed” Donor Burnout This is when fundraisers get a “gut feeling” they’re asking too much and they’re about to drive away donors. Really, it’s not donor burnout at all.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 7, 2025

Instituting fixed terms for executive directors would allow them to focus on their jobs, then exit before exhaustion sets in. By Chitra Aiyar Getty Images Instituting fixed terms for executive directors would allow them to focus on their jobs, then exit before exhaustion sets in.

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The Fundraiser Coach

JANUARY 5, 2025

Find Joy in Your Work: This nonprofit work is not always easy! While only 1 in 3 donors may want to deeply engage with your nonprofit, continue to offer opportunities to meet. Drop the Frustration with Donors: Meet donors where they are in their partnership with your nonprofit; connect with curiosity, welcome and empathy.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 1, 2023

By Emily Haynes Getty Images Nonprofit managers should check in with fundraisers early and often and show appreciation for their achievements.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 17, 2025

New research identifies four key drivers of stress and burnout among fundraisers. Fundraisers may experience trauma as part of their work.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Across industries, employees are rethinking their careers , and the nonprofit industry is no different. Nonprofit organizations have filled critical gaps since the COVID-19 pandemic changed the way of living and working last year.

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GiveSmart

JULY 23, 2024

Burnout is a familiar concept in many industries, but the nonprofit sector must contend with burnout in a uniquely challenging landscape. The emotional demands of the work and a lack of resources can make burnout especially prevalent for these organizations trying to make a difference. What causes burnout in nonprofits?

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Center for Effective Philanthropy

MAY 29, 2024

Burnout is top of mind for nonprofit leaders in 2024, despite relative consistency in nonprofit organizations’ finances and relationships with funders.

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Center for Effective Philanthropy

JUNE 4, 2024

Without them, we wouldn’t be able to run the organization, and we haven’t had the […] The post Foundations Are Concerned About Nonprofit Staff Burnout, Too appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy. Our staff is small and overtaxed.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 4, 2023

By Drew Lindsay CHAD HOLDER The "new normal" is wreaking havoc on staffing, business models, and peace of mind. How the job of leading a charity has become a crisis that never ends.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 15, 2023

Qgiv's "Sustainable Giving Report" analyzes responses from a survey of fundraising professionals and donors detailing how nonprofit organizations have fared in the face of inflation and the Great Resignation. The findings show a need to address burnout and unsustainable fundraising practices.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 26, 2023

Nonprofits across the U.S. However, they also report facing high levels of burnout in their staff and difficulty filling staff positions and retaining staff. report that they are experiencing an increase in trust from funders and positive changes in funder practice.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

AUGUST 15, 2023

By Emily Haynes Sanctioned time off (with pay) has been growing among nonprofits and could help stop turnover and improve effectiveness. Plus: ‘A Sabbatical Isn’t a Fun Vacation’ — Experts Share How to Do It Right

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Center for Effective Philanthropy

AUGUST 1, 2024

Burnout within nonprofit organization staff is a growing concern within the sector, as seen in the Center for Effective Philanthropy’s new research, State of Nonprofits 2024: What Funders Need to […] The post Keeping the Spark Alive: How One Funder Invests in Grantee Well-Being appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.

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Grant Professionals Association

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

From these conferences, recurring themes emerged that resonated with me, including teamwork, clarity, scalability, and preventing burnout. Here are some practical strategies from the Nonprofit Consulting Conference: Send emails after discovery calls to summarize key points, which can later form the foundation of a Statement of Work (SOW).

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Blue Avocado

JULY 5, 2022

Nonprofit organizations are givers: we recruit like-minded staff and volunteers who give and give until they are spent. All too often burnout leads to poor performance and high staff turnover. The post The Importance of Self-care as Self-defense to Nonprofits appeared first on Blue Avocado. What’s the best self-defense move?

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Just as the roots of a tree nourish its branches, providing essential sustenance that allows it to grow and flourish, funders play a pivotal role in supporting nonprofit organizations. Similarly, without robust support from funders, many nonprofits would struggle to fulfill their missions and extend their positive impact on communities.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

The warning signs included the ongoing toxic combination of low pay and overwhelming workloads endemic in nonprofit work that leads to exhaustion, mistakes, and ultimately burnout. As a result, nonprofit employees have quit their jobs at record levels since the start of the pandemic. Improve workflow.

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Candid

APRIL 17, 2024

But in the wake of the pandemic, the “Great Resignation,” and waves of burnout , more nonprofits may be adopting co-leadership models as they experiment with new ways of working, sharing power, centering BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) leaders, and planning for succession. What is co-leadership?

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The Fundraising Coach

OCTOBER 29, 2024

She shares a powerful way nonprofits are bringing in top executive expertise in a new way. Be sure to check out Cindy’s training “ Fractional Executives: Disrupting Nonprofit Staffing and Careers ” for The Nonprofit Academy at: [link]. For small to mid-sized nonprofits, the challenge is particularly acute.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 23, 2023

Secure your seat for the must-attend nonprofit conference of 2023. Cause Camp is a catalyst for innovative ideas, collaboration, and action in the areas of marketing, board engagement, digital fundraising, team building, avoiding burnout, and more. Gain invaluable knowledge to build momentum in your career and your cause.

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Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 28, 2015

Tech leaders and authors, Beth Kanter and Aliza Sherman will share 10 powerful techniques for nonprofit and association leaders to avoid burnout and get more energy for 2016!

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