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Nonprofit leaders offer insights into the biggest hurdles faced by nonprofits, from funding and staffing to awareness and impact measurement.
Want to raise more money? Call a time out and take fundraising completely off the table. Then dream — the money will follow!
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
Nonprofit leaders offer insights into the post-pandemic era, detailing the changes that have impacted their organizations for better or worse.
Nonprofits were eager and early adopters of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. They’re now having to reckon with the backlash against DEI.
Harvard University offers several of its online social sciences courses to the public at no cost.
Getting feedback from those that you serve — and not assuming you know what they need — can help your nonprofit serve your community.

The Ultimate Guide to Nonprofit Fundraising
All new for 2025. 15 years in the making.
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.
RECORDED WEBINAR: Thursday, June 12, 2025. Learn about the essential governance topics like board structure, legal compliance, and best practices.
Learn how to navigate the complexities of working with a consultant. From finding the right fit to building a successful partnership.
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 problem? What gives them the confidence to pursue the root cause they think they see? Why privilege one strategy when there are many others at hand?
Adopting collective leadership can help your nonprofit create a more inclusive, efficient, and flexible organizational structure.
Nonprofit leaders share what they believe are the best ways to successfully manage a nonprofit board of directors with the Blue Avocado community.