Fundraising is a stressful job to the extent that fundraisers burn out and leave their jobs, the fundraising profession, or, in a few cases, experience a mental breakdown.
Fundraising think tank Rogare have published research exploring what factors are contributing to stress amongst fundraisers. The report argues that they are often exposed to multiple stressors in their work with vulnerable communities, and in functioning as professionals within “often rapidly-evolving, demanding, and under resourced organisations”. Read more here.