If you want to make your organization a healthy space for all and overcome biases and prejudices, you have to do the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion work. It’s that simple.| 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
Taking over a team that was very comfortable with their previous leader is difficult for anybody. Discover five tips that can help you build a successful relationship with your new team and align everyone toward accomplishing your shared mission.| Blue Avocado
Before nonprofits can develop AI-driven solutions to help others, it’s important that they get comfortable with it themselves. Here’s how one nonprofit did it.| Blue Avocado
Leadership, especially in the nonprofit sector, means you’re not standing at the top — but spotting gaps, shining a light, and quietly stitching trust back together where it’s needed.| 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
The work you do now to plan for executive succession could mean the difference between whether your organization withers or thrives later.| Blue Avocado
You actually have more time than you think to get your nonprofit’s messaging right in a crisis. It’s better to take a little extra time than to stick your foot in your mouth and end up in a worse place than you started.| 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
A guide to effectively manage volunteers, from recruiting to appreciation. Keep volunteers engaged and your organization thriving.| Blue Avocado
Here is a wonderful, succinct guide that provides help for the 600,000 + treasurers of all-volunteer organizations (AVOs).| Blue Avocado
Good communication about common objectives can prevent dissatisfaction and go a long way toward preventing board member resignations.| Blue Avocado
Calculating overhead rates and managing expenses are important roles. Board members need to bring an informed perspective to oversight.| Blue Avocado
Effective donor engagement strategies: Consider and articulate how supporting the mission benefits your donors too.| Blue Avocado
Defining the desired outcome and what constitutes success in measurable terms helps stakeholders align their actions and priorities, ensuring that every effort is geared toward achieving this shared vision.| Blue Avocado
Beyond helping nonprofit leaders understand the business model, the Matrix Map can help you strengthen it.| Blue Avocado
Starting a nonprofit and want tips from industry leaders? This is a collection of the best tips and advice for both large and small nonprofit organizations.| 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
A sudden leadership transition can leave a nonprofit scrambling to survive. Don't leave your mission to chance — plan for the future today.| Blue Avocado
Empower your nonprofit leadership with expert insights and practical advice. Unlock the resources you need to inspire and guide your team to new heights.| Blue Avocado