Fundraising Without Burnout: Sustainable Practices for Development Professionals [CFRE-approved]

​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.

​​​Participation in this session is applicable for 1 point in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.

​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

​​​​Bonus: CFRE certification is within reach while you elevate your fundraising game! Don’t miss this opportunity to grow professionally and make a lasting impact.

​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.

​​​​Note: Participation in this program may assist you in learning or reviewing concepts covered on the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) examination as detailed on the Test Content Outline provided by CFRE International. CFRE International does not sponsor or endorse any educational programs and this program was not developed in conjunction with CFRE International.