How to Celebrate Year-End Success and Avoid Burnout in 2025

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In this episode of The Small Nonprofit Podcast, Maria is joined by Caitlin McBride to discuss how nonprofit fundraisers can transition smoothly into the new year after the year-end fundraising rush. They share strategies for celebrating success, reflecting on what worked, and setting yourself up for long-term sustainability—without burning out. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the reset of a new fiscal year, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you start 2025 with confidence. 

Key Episode Highlights: 

  • Celebrating year-end wins 

  • Avoiding the post-year-end slump 

  • Practical ways to reflect and improve for next year 

  • How to fill your own cup as a fundraiser 

  • Creative ways to show gratitude to donors 

Actionable Tips: 

➜ Take time to celebrate your achievements—big and small.

➜ Document key insights from your year-end campaign to reference later.

➜ Start the year with activities that energize and inspire you.

➜ Show gratitude to your donors and supporters in thoughtful ways.

➜ Give yourself grace—fundraising is a long game, and every step matters.

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Join us next week as Caitlin and Maria share how to celebrate your year-end success without feeling overwhelmed as you start fresh. Don’t miss this episode on setting yourself up for a strong new year! 🚀 

Maria

Maria leads the Further Together team. Maria came to Canada as a refugee at an early age. After being assisted by many charities, Maria devoted herself to working in non-profit.

Maria has over a decade of fundraising experience. She is a sought-after speaker on issues related to innovative stewardship, building relationships, and Community-Centric Fundraising. She has spoken at AFP ICON and Congress, for Imagine Canada, APRA, Xlerate, MNA, and more. She has been published nationally, and was a finalist for the national 2022 Charity Village Best Individual Fundraiser Award. Maria also hosts The Small Nonprofit podcast and sits on the Board of Living Wage Canada.

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