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Rising Voices of Fundraising: The AFP Emerging Leaders PodcastAuthor: Association of Fundraising Professionals
Rising Voices of Fundraising: The AFP Emerging Leaders Podcast, highlights the journeys, challenges, and triumphs of the next generation of nonprofit leaders and serves as a resource for new fundraising professionals. Join us as we delve into the essential strategies, insights, and experiences that shape successful fundraising careers. Subscribe to discover actionable tips, best practices, and personal stories from both your fellow emerging leaders, as well as seasoned industry experts. Whether youre just starting out or looking to level up your skills, Rising Voices will empower you to elevate your fundraising game and drive meaningful change. Your path to professional growth starts here. Language: en Genres: Business, Non-Profit Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Preventing Burnout: What Research Reveals About Fundraiser Well-Being
Episode 19
Thursday, 15 January, 2026
In this episode of Rising Voices of Fundraising: The AFP Emerging Leaders Podcast, we explore the critical issue of fundraiser burnout. AFP ICON presenter Amanda Sattler breaks down the latest research on the systemic drivers of burnout, the six key mismatch domains, and how emerging leaders can advocate for more sustainable work environments as they grow in their fundraising careers. To learn more about this topic, join Amanda for her session, The Case for Decreasing Fundraiser Burnout: What the Research Reveals, taking place during AFP ICON 2026 in San Diego, CA, April 26-28. Guest: Amanda Sattler, CFRE, is a nonprofit consultant and Doctoral Candidate in Philanthropic Leadership with over 20 years of experience leading high-performing fundraising teams. She lives at the intersection of hands-on fundraising and research-based strategy, helping organizations strike a balance between urgent needs and long-term sustainability. Her doctoral research focuses on why fundraising leaders experience burnout—and how to prevent it. Having navigated both seasons of scarcity and abundance, Amanda brings practical tools, hard-earned lessons, and authentic vulnerability to her work. She is passionate about equipping non-profits to steward both leaders and resources sustainably, so missions don’t just survive, but thrive. Hosts: Jarrod Williams, MBLI, CFRE is a courageous, strategic, and results-orientated development professional committed to creating a true culture of philanthropy for non-profits. He is currently the Director of Development and External Relations for the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh (ULGP). He is responsible for planning, implementing, and directing comprehensive strategies for fundraising, marketing, events, and volunteer programs on behalf ULGP. Jarrod is a proud Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) and member of the Men of Color in Development (MOCID). Jarrod was recognized by 101.1 The Wiz radio station as a top 30 under 30 young professional in Cincinnati back in 2020. His talent for influencing others was also recognized by the 2019 Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio’s leadership program, where as a graduate he received the Best-in-Class Award for Best Connector, in the Urban Leaders Institute that focuses on African American leadership in the community. Jarrod has a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications from Wright State University. He has also recently earned his master’s degree in Business Leadership and Innovation from Northern Kentucky University. Jarrod is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated. Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier, CFRE, ACNP, GPC, CAP, Founder & CEO, AQP Consulting & Executive Director, ENP: Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier has fourteen years of experience in the nonprofit sector and has collectively raised approximately $5 million for over 75 organizations. She serves as Executive Director of ENP and runs her own nonprofit consulting firm, AQP Consulting, where she helps grassroots nonprofits with fundraising strategy, strategic planning, board development, and grant writing. Allison is a vocal advocate for gender parity, closing the wage gap, and ending the motherhood penalty. With accolades such as AFP’s Outstanding Young Fundraising Professional, NBJ’s 40 Under 40, NBJ’s Women of Influence, a National Latino Leader, and the Women Who Rock Nashville Social Justice Award, Dr. Quintanilla Plattsmier strives to serve and better her community every day. A dedicated AFP member for the last seven years, Allison currently chairs the Women's Impact Initiative (WII) Mentorship Program and serves on the LEAD Education Advisory Committee. When she is not out serving her community, she is spending time with her three kids, Quintan, Karina, and Kamren.
