Fundraising Without Burnout: Sustainable Practices for Development Professionals
Join us for an intensive webinar designed for development professionals who want to thrive in their roles without sacrificing their well-being. Learn sustainable, research-backed strategies to reduce overwhelm, set boundaries, and maintain momentum in today’s demanding fundraising environment.
This practical session will equip you with tools to:
Recognize the early warning signs of burnout and chronic stress in fundraising roles
Redesign your daily workflows for greater focus and resilience
Communicate boundaries with supervisors, board members, and donors
Align personal and organizational priorities to reduce friction and fatigue
Create a professional development plan that energizes, not exhausts
Implement habits and systems that promote long-term sustainability in your work
Perfect for:
Development Directors
Major Gift Officers
Annual Fund Professionals
Advancement Services Staff
Nonprofit Executive Leaders
Anyone juggling high-impact fundraising responsibilities
You’ll leave this session with actionable tools, including:
A burnout self-assessment for fundraisers
Calendar redesign worksheet to regain control of your time
Sample language for boundary-setting with key stakeholders
Sustainable work habit tracker
Space is limited to ensure an interactive learning experience.
Register now to reclaim your time, energy, and impact.
About the Presenter:
Amanda Smith is a seasoned philanthropy leader with 20 years of experience in advancement services and strategic data management. As Executive Director at Lehigh Valley Health Network, she has driven major improvements in fundraising performance while leading high-performing, balanced teams. Amanda is passionate about transforming fundraising from a grind into a sustainable, meaningful vocation. Her coaching practice focuses on practical strategies for long-term success in the nonprofit sector.
About: The Donor Participation Project (DPP) is a community of fundraisers who co-create solutions to reverse the nationwide decline in donor participation (20 million US households lost between 2000–2016).
This event will take place over Zoom.