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What has been a “happy accident” that ended up benefitting your nonprofit?

Nonprofit leaders share their “happy accidents” — unforeseen twists of fate that ended up bringing significant benefits to their organizations.

From Passive to Proactive: Strategies to Move Nonprofit Board Members Beyond Meetings and Into Action

Moving board members from passive to proactive requires intentionality. By setting clear expectations, providing meaningful opportunities, and fostering a culture of philanthropy, organizations can

Your IRS Form 990 Questions Answered

Information about Form 990 and your nonprofit filings. Hopefully this will keep your fiscal year-end stresses at bay!

What do nonprofits struggle with the most?

Nonprofit leaders offer insights into the biggest hurdles faced by nonprofits, from funding and staffing to awareness and impact measurement.

The Million-Dollar Question: What Could Your Nonprofit Do if Money Weren’t an Issue?

Want to raise more money? Call a time out and take fundraising completely off the table. Then dream — the money will follow!

Blue Avocado Presents: Essential Board Governance Documents – Live Q&A 

📅 Upcoming Live Q&A: October 15, 2025 – Learn how board governance documents are essential for nonprofits and create a framework for accountability, operations, and decision-making.

Legislative & Executive Threats to Your Nonprofit – Live Q&A 

Presented by the National Council of Nonprofits (NCN), this webinar will provide a timely overview of both legislative and executive branch threats to nonprofits.

Blue Avocado Presents: Nonprofit Governance Training 101 – Live Q&A 

RECORDED WEBINAR: Thursday, June 12, 2025. Learn about the essential governance topics like board structure, legal compliance, and best practices.

Are Executive Orders Impacting Your Nonprofit?

Are Executive Orders Impacting Your Nonprofit?

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Post-pandemic, what has changed for the better (or worse) in your nonprofit?

Nonprofit leaders offer insights into the post-pandemic era, detailing the changes that have impacted their organizations for better or worse.

As Nonprofits Face the DEI Wars, Can a “Prohuman” Approach Help?

Nonprofits were eager and early adopters of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. They’re now having to reckon with the backlash against DEI.

Can You Hear Us Now? Using Feedback to Create Community-Centered Services

Getting feedback from those that you serve — and not assuming you know what they need — can help your nonprofit serve your community.

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From Passive to Proactive: Strategies to Move Nonprofit Board Members Beyond Meetings and Into Action

Moving board members from passive to proactive requires intentionality. By setting clear expectations, providing meaningful opportunities, and fostering a culture of philanthropy, organizations can

Four Ways to Remove a Board Member

How to remove a board member that consistently disrupts meetings or is otherwise destructive and demoralizing.

Vision Before Strategy: A Nonprofit’s Guide to Defining Success

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

Hedging Your Bets: Rajiv Shah, and the Limits of Large-Scale Changemaking

Strategic philanthropists, big bettors, and effective altruists all lionize the ability to measure problem-solving strategies. But what exactly do they think they are observing when they diagnose a

Unlocking Potential: Collective Leadership in Nonprofits

Adopting collective leadership can help your nonprofit create a more inclusive, efficient, and flexible organizational structure.