Report Finds That Staff Burnout Is a Top Challenge for Organizations

"The Blackbaud Institute released a new report Risk Readiness: A Report on Leading with Confidence in Uncertain Times. The report found that organizations fall into three categories: Reactive (23%), Responsive (48%), and Proactive (29%), with proactive organizations showing lower concern coupled with higher preparedness across all 13 risk areas. Overall, government policy changes and revenue are top concerns. While 30% of professionals feel prepared for these challenges, they share a proactive mindset and a focus on the future."

"Technology is a predictive factor in whether an organization is Reactive or Proactive toward risk overall: the least prepared professionals worry more about efficient use of their tech platforms, data security and tech training, and they are less likely to have a cybersecurity policy. Meanwhile, Proactive organizations are significantly more likely to have upgraded their technology, integrated multiple tech solutions, and implemented technology continuity plans. Staff burnout tops organization-related challenges, yet less than a quarter of organizations surveyed had a staff continuity plan."

Organizations fall into three categories: Reactive (23%), Responsive (48%), and Proactive (29%). Proactive organizations exhibit lower concern and higher preparedness across 13 risk areas. Government policy changes and revenue are the top concerns; about 30% of professionals feel prepared and adopt a proactive, future-focused mindset. Proactive groups update strategic plans, engage boards, set clear fundraising goals, prioritize technology strategy, and hire to optimize roles. Technology readiness predicts risk posture; less prepared professionals worry about platform efficiency, data security, and training and often lack cybersecurity policies. Staff burnout is the top internal challenge, yet under 25% have staff continuity plans. Organization size and budget do not determine readiness.

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