Blue Avocado
Posts by Blue Avocado:
Nonprofit Spotlight: The Trenton Community A-Team
“Take every opportunity that’s offered and consistent with your mission and let the artists lead the way.”
The Financial Outlook for Nonprofits
Results of a survey of 500 nonprofits on their organization’s financial outlook in 2017.
Divorce and the Nonprofit Board Member
The story of a nonprofit board member going through the turmoil of divorce. How divorce made it difficult to serve on the board.
Sample Disclosure of Amount Deductible in Ticket Purchase
Use this sample disclosure form for the amount of a ticket contribution that is deductible for your nonprofit’s federal income tax purposes.
Sample Acknowledgement of Non-Cash Donation
Sample document for an acknowledgement of non-cash donation to a nonprofit organization and/or charity.
Funny and Awkward Nonprofit Board Tales
Nonprofit board members tell their tales of woe or whoa: Funny, sad, silly or gut wrenching stories.
Kirk Kramer: An Uncomplicated Path for Developing Leaders
The Bridgespan Group’s Kirk Kramer suggests some new approaches to leadership development in recent papers. Here, he cuts right to the chase.
Hiring Job Candidates with Criminal Convictions: Unlock the Possibilities
What you need to create a more nuanced and fair hiring policy regarding criminal background checks and convictions.
All Hands on Board: The Board of Directors in All-Volunteer Organizations
This booklet was originally published by the National Center for Nonprofit Boards and the Support Center for Nonprofit Management.
Board Support Position: Sample Job Description
A sample job description you may consider using or modifying to fit your nonprofit’s open board support positions.