Overcoming Fundraiser Fatigue with Micah James
This episode is sponsored by Bloomerang, a solution that helps nonprofits like ShowerUp, which provides mobile showers and personal care for those experiencing homelessness. Thanks to Bloomerang, ShowerUp increased their volunteer signups by 60% and first-time donors by making it easy to give right on their site. ShowerUp's Executive Director, Paul Schmit, said, "Bloomerang is an ideal marriage of volunteer and donor management. The deeper we get into it, the more we love it." If you want to see how ShowerUp easily manages its volunteers and donors with Bloomerang, go to bloomerang.com/bearing-witness.
In This Episode
Fundraising is a calling fueled by a passion for important causes. However, the weight of connecting resources to meet overwhelming needs can lead to burnout for even the most dedicated fundraisers. In this candid discussion, veteran fundraiser Micah James opens up about the unique stresses faced by those tasked with championing non-profit missions through securing donations.
From carrying the burden of potential impact on lives to navigating intense seasonal workloads, Micah provides insights into the drivers behind fundraiser fatigue. She shares hard-won wisdom on maintaining balance, setting boundaries, finding rejuvenating hobbies, and leveraging accountability partners. Her advice is grounded in personal experiences of pushing too hard, and the wake-up calls her body issued.
About Micah James
Micah is the Manager of the Professional Services Team at Bloomerang. She’s experienced as a church administrator and in non-profit fundraising. Micah has earned credentials as a Certified Church Administrator and a Certified Fund Raising Executive. She serves in her community supporting causes she’s passionate about, such as efforts to grow sustainable housing, support families experiencing homelessness, and education.
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