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Here's how you can recharge and avoid exhaustion in your demanding fundraising career.

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Fundraising is a dynamic and rewarding field, but it can also be incredibly demanding. With constant targets to meet and a need for creative engagement strategies, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. To maintain your passion and effectiveness, it's crucial to find ways to recharge and prevent burnout. By implementing strategies to manage stress and maintain a healthy work-life balance, you can continue to inspire generosity and drive impactful campaigns without sacrificing your well-being.

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Bella Peters

Development and Communications at Keystone School

1 Prioritize Tasks

In the world of fundraising, the pressure to do everything at once can be immense, but it's essential to prioritize tasks effectively. Start by identifying the most critical activities that will drive your campaign forward and allocate your time accordingly. Remember, not everything can be a top priority. By focusing on what truly matters, you can reduce stress and avoid feeling stretched too thin. This approach allows you to dedicate your energy to high-impact tasks and helps prevent exhaustion.

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2 Set Boundaries

Establishing clear boundaries is vital in any career, but especially in fundraising where the lines between personal and professional life can blur. Determine what hours you'll dedicate to work and stick to them. It's important to communicate these boundaries to colleagues and clients to ensure they're respected. By carving out time for yourself and your loved ones, you can recharge and return to work with renewed vigor and perspective.

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I used to have work email notifications on my phone. After chaperoning a school trip in the middle of fundraising I realized the best way to stop stressing about emails and questions is to set technology boundaries. I don't check emails on my phone for work. Many times, those emails are requests for help that I need my computer for. Seeing an email at 8PM on my phone when I can't help will just add unnecessary stress. Strict technology breaks are necessary both mentally and for my eyesight.

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3 Self-Care Rituals

Self-care is not a luxury; it's a necessity, particularly in a demanding career like fundraising. Develop rituals that help you unwind and maintain your mental health. This could be as simple as a daily walk, reading, or practicing meditation. These activities can act as a reset button, giving you the mental clarity and energy needed to tackle your fundraising tasks with enthusiasm and creativity.

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This may sound counterintuitive, but I find volunteering crucial to maintaining my mental health during fundraising. Getting out there to help another non-profit can offer new perspectives and give me a set amount of time away from my phone. Whether its organizing cans at the food bank or facilitating support groups, I find reminding myself why I care about fundraising and helping people to be a great reset.

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4 Stay Organized

Organization is key to managing the multifaceted demands of a fundraising career. Utilize tools and systems to keep track of your tasks, deadlines, and donor interactions. A well-organized approach not only helps streamline your workflow but also reduces the mental clutter that can lead to exhaustion. When you know exactly what needs to be done and when you can work more efficiently and effectively.

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Post it notes are my best friend during overwhelming periods. If a task needs more than one post-it-note, it's not one task. Strategize your day by bullet pointing a few post-it-notes. They stay on my computer screen until I finish each task. I find satisfaction when I have a small pile of crossed off neon post-its on my desk at the end of the day.

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5 Seek Support

No fundraiser is an island. It's important to seek support from colleagues, mentors, or a professional network. Sharing experiences and challenges with others in the field can provide new insights and strategies for managing stress and workload. Additionally, building a supportive network can offer emotional support and camaraderie, which is invaluable during particularly challenging times in your career.

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6 Embrace Breaks

Taking regular breaks throughout the day is crucial for maintaining productivity and avoiding burnout. Even short pauses can provide the mental respite needed to approach problems with fresh eyes and renewed energy. Whether it's stepping away from your desk for a five-minute stretch or taking a lunch break outside the office, these moments of rest are important for sustaining a long and successful fundraising career.

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My coworkers all know that if I am on the floor behind my desk that I am ok. I put both headphones in my ears and take 10 minutes to stretch my back. Sometimes your body tells you exactly what it needs if you listen. Don't be afraid to look weird at the office. Communicate to your coworkers that you need to stretch at your desk, and if you work in a public area ask a friend to keep an eye out for visitors.

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4 Stay Organized

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7 Here’s what else to consider

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