Rebuilding Nonprofit Boards: A New Board For a Fresh Start
How one nonprofit moved forward when the only solution to a dysfunctional board was a brand-new one.| Blue Avocado
How one nonprofit moved forward when the only solution to a dysfunctional board was a brand-new one.| Blue Avocado
One board member's personal trials and triumphs of serving on a board, including invaluable lessons that every board member can benefit from.| Blue Avocado
Adopting solid organizational policies can help your nonprofit set expectations and avoid a laundry list of problems.| Blue Avocado
Use AAA (Ambassador, Advocate, Asker) to engage your nonprofit board members who are not comfortable asking for money.| Blue Avocado
The board expects the Executive Director (ED) and CFO to work in partnership to further the mission, but most boards also expect the CFO to perform a “watchdog” function. If the ED is the engine of the bus, the CFO is the insurance, the maintenance, and yes, sometimes the brakes.| Blue Avocado
One way to be sure that each person on the board is clear on his or her responsibilities is to adopt a board member contract.| Blue Avocado
Maybe in some mythic past it was possible to think first about strategic impact goals, and then about how to raise the money. But today we know better: you can't talk about what you're going to do without talking about how to get the money.| Blue Avocado
A survey of 906 nonprofit finance professionals reveals some surprises about these crucial-but-often-overlooked staff.| Blue Avocado
Moving board members from passive to proactive requires intentionality. By setting clear expectations, providing meaningful opportunities, and fostering a culture of philanthropy, organizations can activate their board as a powerful force for impact.| Blue Avocado
Interview with Norma Mtume, former Black Panther and co-founder of SHIELDS for Families in Los Angeles.| Blue Avocado
Different nonprofits have different trajectories that result in different assets at a given stage of development.| Blue Avocado
Calculating overhead rates and managing expenses are important roles. Board members need to bring an informed perspective to oversight.| Blue Avocado
Get the tools & knowledge to build and manage a thriving nonprofit board of directors, navigate complex issues, and drive your mission forward.| Blue Avocado
Nonprofits may be surprised to find that their communities have already implemented the kind of innovative, collaborative programming that their leadership — and funders — are looking for.| Blue Avocado
Simple acts can have a big impact on the community. Learn how one nonprofit discovered the tools to fight systemic issues were at their disposal all along — they just needed to learn how to use them.| Blue Avocado
Nonprofit collaboration strategies: Working with like-minded people and organizations can create a deepened impact, more sustainable relationships, and a stronger funding pool for your mission.| Blue Avocado
The knowledge that communities hold is precious, and the ethical use of this knowledge for institutional purposes requires the three “Rs” of ethical community engagement: Research, Relationships, and Remuneration.| Blue Avocado
Insider newsletters give your board members upbeat news in quick, regular bites — so your work will stay present to them between meetings.| Blue Avocado
