We appreciate that numerous funders have been trying to support the personal well-being of nonprofit workers during recent years. However, in this episode you’ll hear Rusty’s reflection on why “mini-grants” for wellness is in no way an adequate response to the challenges confronted by the nonprofit workforce. And you’ll learn the concept of turning the funding formula upside down, so staffing issues are treated with the level of attention that they need and deserve.
Resources:

Flip the Funding Formula blog post


State of Nonprofits 2023: What Funders Need to Know by Center for Effective Philanthropy
Less Than We Thought report by Fund the People (must create a login for FTP Toolkit)


This episode is part of our Rusty's Rants and Reflections series. The series offers Rusty's provocative reflections and ideas about investing in the nonprofit workforce.