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Why Human-Centered AI Adoption Matters for Nonprofits

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.

When the System Fails Quietly: What I’ve Learned from Sitting Between the Frontline and the Data

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.

A Board Member “Contract”

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.

What area of your nonprofit has benefited the most from having a specialist on your team?

Nonprofit leaders share how bringing specialists on board has delivered measurable improvements across key areas like marketing, finance, and engagement.

Don’t Call it a Crisis Plan: How Nonprofits Can Proactively Plan for Turbulent Times

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

Re-Imagining Fundraising: How Funder Education and Systemic-Change Approaches are Changing the Game

Exploring solutions to the mismatches with donor interests and funders’ reluctance to invest that keep the work of advocacy and systemic change chronically underfunded.

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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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.

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!

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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.

Why Human-Centered AI Adoption Matters for Nonprofits

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.

When the System Fails Quietly: What I’ve Learned from Sitting Between the Frontline and the Data

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.

A Board Member “Contract”

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.