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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

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.

Free Harvard Courses for Getting Through Troubled Times 

Harvard University offers several of its online social sciences courses to the public at no cost. 

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.

How does your nonprofit involve the local community in its programs and initiatives?

Nonprofit leaders share their top strategies for boosting community engagement in programs and initiatives with the Blue Avocado community.

🚨 IMPORTANT- Legislative & Executive Threats to Your Nonprofit – Live Q&A 

UPCOMING WEBINAR: Thursday, July 31, 2025. 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.

Blue Avocado Presents: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Working with Consultants – Live Q&A

Learn how to navigate the complexities of working with a consultant. From finding the right fit to building a successful partnership.

Are Executive Orders Impacting Your Nonprofit?

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Unlocking Potential: Collective Leadership in Nonprofits

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

What are the best strategies and tips for managing a nonprofit board of directors?

Nonprofit leaders share what they believe are the best ways to successfully manage a nonprofit board of directors with the Blue Avocado community.

The 3 ‘Rs’ of Equitable Community Engagement

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.

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