# How Nonprofit Leaders Can Prevent Burnout and Build a Thriving Organizational Culture with Marcia Beckner

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Podcast: [Grant Writing & Funding](https://stenobird.com/podcast/grant-writing-funding-326935)
Published: 2026-02-24T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://grantwriting-podcast.com/episodes/how-nonprofit-leaders-can-prevent-burnout-and-build-a-thriving-organizational-culture-with-marcia-beckner
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## Resource

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