December in the nonprofit world is its own kind of marathon. End-of-year fundraising deadlines, donor stewardship, program reporting, grant submissions—all while navigating holiday obligations, family gatherings, travel, and the emotional weight this season can bring. At Three Notch’d Nonprofit Solutions, we see how much heart and hustle nonprofit teams put into their work, especially duringContinue reading “Five Mindfulness Practices for Nonprofit Teams During Year-End Stress”
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Mission As True North: Navigating Uncertain Times
The nonprofit sector is facing one of its most challenging periods in recent memory. Federal funding cuts, political uncertainty, and a growing climate of fear have created a perfect storm that threatens the stability of organizations across the country. Yet, even in these difficult times, there are pathways forward, and they begin with focusing onContinue reading “Mission As True North: Navigating Uncertain Times”
Finding Balance When You Need to Lean In
In the nonprofit sector, juggling a growing number of balls in the air is business as usual. The pace of work is set by external factors, such as firm grant deadlines, immediate community needs, and the rhythm of school calendars. However, while these factors are beyond your control, the way you respond to them isn’t.Continue reading “Finding Balance When You Need to Lean In”
Five Ways to Curb Burnout {Guest Post}
In the final post of the Burnout Blog Series, guest author Jamie Blackburn explores the causes of burnout and outlines practical tips for daily life that will facilitate more focus, energy, and engagement, and will help maintain the drive to stay in the nonprofit sector for years to come. Jamie, who has Master’s degrees inContinue reading “Five Ways to Curb Burnout {Guest Post}”
Reflect, Resolve, Refine: Seeking Agency in a Time of Crisis {Guest Post}
In the third post in the Burnout Blog Series, guest author Charles Fulcher examines his own job loss during the pandemic and how the process of reflection on his values and priorities helped him transform a sense of helplessness into clarified purpose. Charles worked for 14 years at the National Cathedral, managing a department ofContinue reading “Reflect, Resolve, Refine: Seeking Agency in a Time of Crisis {Guest Post}”
Prepare Your Staff For Their Future Careers. {Guest Post}
I’m excited to bring you the first guest post in the Burnout Blog Series, exploring the importance of preparing your staff (and yourself!) for their next career move. Written by Katie Kapczynski, Visitor Services Manager at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, originally published here. You can connect with Katie on LinkedIn here. In the last fewContinue reading “Prepare Your Staff For Their Future Careers. {Guest Post}”
When Museums Are Better At Preserving Objects Than Staff
Roughly one-fifth of museum workers do not expect to remain in the field in three years, according to the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) report on the impacts of COVID-19. While AAM’s report is rooted in the current reality of the pandemic, the main barriers described by survey respondents—compensation, burnout, and a lack of opportunitiesContinue reading “When Museums Are Better At Preserving Objects Than Staff”
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