Someone plans to poach your fundraiser. And they want to do it at the worst possible time, right before year-end Giving Season!

Do you know the difference between stress and burnout? Left untreated, burnout can lead to serious health issues and affect long-term quality of life. Here’s how to spot and start solving burnout — for yourself and your nonprofit co-workers.

Is your fundraising team stressed by never-ending revenue goals? Here’s how managers can break that cycle and help their fundraisers feel more supported in the year ahead.

I’ve had the honor of serving alongside some truly talented fundraisers. A recent article on leadership got me thinking about these fundraising leaders, and how easy it is for nonprofits to veer off course without them.

On many days, working at a nonprofit in general (and then more specifically, being a fundraiser) will just break your heart. Over and over and over. Why do we continue to bloody our heads on that massive wall called the third sector? Here are four reasons why.

Do you tell your fundraiser you love them enough? In most nonprofits, the answer is no. That’s why Abeja Solutions created these fun valentines to share with that special fundraiser in your life.

I didn’t set out to fall in love with a fundraiser. In fact, as a communications director I was convinced that all of them were crazy. But The One treated me differently. In her eyes, I was someone with which she could plan and build a lasting fundraising program.

There comes a point when you will know more than the people who are commenting on your work. And they rarely make comments to learn about the field of fundraising and its quirks. Listening to them will make work less effective — and that’s something fundraisers literally can’t afford to do.

My dear nonprofit companions: You are overwhelmed, overburdened, likely underpaid, underappreciated and at this point in the year, very tired. You know what I do when I feel like that? Seek inspiration from the one and only Kermit the Frog.

Perfectionism is on the rise, and that’s not a good thing. Psychologists believe this irrational desire to succeed may cause mental health issues. If you feel stuck between delusions of perfect grandeur and the fear of being found out, let me offer a solution from my not-so-secret, secret skill: improvisation.

Shakespeare penned the words, “Beware the ides of March,” in his play Julius Caesar. The piece recounts the Roman ruler’s assassination by angry mob and stabbing. I hate to be dramatic, but sometimes being a fundraiser can feel just like that.  Here's how to deal with disgruntled donors and still keep your cool.