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What are the Biggest Challenges in Getting (and Keeping) Your Nonprofit’s Staff and Volunteers?

Blue Avocado

When we recently asked the Blue Avocado community, “What is your biggest challenge in recruiting and retaining skilled staff or volunteers?” It has been increasingly difficult to not only recruit and retain skilled staff, but just to get them to the interview process! ” , once again, nonprofit leaders came through!

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There’s a Crisis in Nonprofit Fundraising — And It’s Time We Faced It Head-On

Pamela Grow

The Real Cost of Burnout This isn’t just about poor retention. Gayle Roberts shared: Burnout landed me in the hospital last spring. It’s about the loss of irreplaceable institutional knowledge, donor relationships, and momentum.

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🎧 Leadership, Doubt, and the Future of Our Nonprofit Sector – Podcast Episode with Marc A. Pitman

The Fundraising Coach

We went into possible roots for burnout experienced by nonprofit leaders. And then looked at what leaders can do to retain the joy in this important work. I’m honored to share a recent conversation I had with Kristin Steele and Samantha Swaim on The Fundraising Elevator podcast. With Kristin and Samantha, conversations go deep QUICKLY.

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New Study Reveals How Nonprofits Are Faring in 2023

NonProfit PRO

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

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

Blackbaud

I had many moments when I was on the edge of burnout doing my part to move the mission forward. Across the sector, burnout and its consequences are widespread. According to the Well-being Project , changemakers experience high levels of burnout, stress, depression, chronic illness, and weak personal relationships.

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“Crystal Ball” Grant Predictions for 2024: Grant Writers Impact

Millionaire Grant Lady

Unfortunately, the grant writing field seems to be experiencing the same burnout and fatigue that is impacting other job sectors including education and healthcare. Prediction 4: It will continue to be difficult for nonprofits to hire and retain key fundraising positions. This is our fourth grant prediction for 2024.

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Using smart tech to reimagine nonprofit work

Candid

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. In 2019, the World Health Organization defined workplace burnout not as an employee problem, but as an organizational culture and leadership problem.

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