Blue Avocado
How rejecting structure, blurring boundaries, and letting ego guide my leadership nearly sank my nonprofit — and what I learned rebuilding it from the ground up.
Tax law concerning nonprofit organizations can be complex. Blue Avocado explores where tax laws do and don’t apply.
We surveyed nonprofit leaders to find out which qualities matter most in leadership. Their responses reveal the traits that drive impact and long-term success.
Investing in grant systems and staff can be vital for small nonprofits to thrive in today’s philanthropic landscape.
This checklist points out the necessary elements in bylaws. It’s important to also stay compliant with applicable state and city laws.
Nonprofits across the country are stepping up their sustainability efforts. From shared workspaces and green audits to creative food repurposing and waste reduction, see how leaders in the Blue
Nonprofit leaders often get overwhelmed by daily management tasks, but it’s crucial to step back and focus on leadership by building strong foundational processes instead of just working in the
Next FREE Webinar w/ Live Q&A:
Understanding Nonprofit Law – Practical Guidance for Nonprofit Leaders
February 5, 2026 • 11am PT

The Ultimate Guide to Nonprofit Fundraising
Updated for 2026. 15 years in the making.
Simplify nonprofit legal compliance! Join author Elizabeth Schmidt to discuss mission leadership, fiduciary duties, advocacy rules, and proper documentation.
Gain insights into drafting effective board policies, meeting legal documentation standards, and managing governance challenges. Ideal for nonprofit leaders and board members seeking best practices.
Presented by the National Council of Nonprofits (NCN), this webinar will provide a timely overview of both legislative and executive branch threats to nonprofits.
Are Executive Orders Impacting Your Nonprofit?
How prepared is your nonprofit for a leadership transition? Survey results reveal the current state of succession planning, from formal policies to urgent gaps.
When nonprofit boards ignore accountability, CEOs suffer. A candid look at governance failures and how they repeat across the sector.
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.
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.
ByGene Takagi and Emily Nicole
Board Management,Gold Avocado,Leadership and Management
August 19, 2025
Attorney Gene Takagi and Emily Nicole Chan discuss whether nonprofit boards can vote by both mail and email.
Moving board members from passive to proactive requires intentionality. By setting clear expectations, providing meaningful opportunities, and fostering a culture of philanthropy, organizations can
Nonprofit leaders often get overwhelmed by daily management tasks, but it’s crucial to step back and focus on leadership by building strong foundational processes instead of just working in the
When nonprofit boards ignore accountability, CEOs suffer. A candid look at governance failures and how they repeat across the sector.
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.

