Blue Avocado
Posts by Blue Avocado:
Married Co-Executive Directors of Nonprofits
Meet two married couple co-executive directors of nonprofits. What organization wouldn’t want two for the price of one?
Taking On the Big Stuff
A fast look at just four critical areas facing American society today: Poverty, race, environment, and democracy.
Five Emergency “Musts” for Your Nonprofit
Blue Avocado shares five “must-have” emergency supplies for nonprofit workers to keep at their desks in case of disaster.
Rockefeller Foundation and NY Times Win “Just Awards”
Rockefeller Foundation and NY Times announced as the “winners” of the first-year Just Awards for dubious contributions to nonprofit sector.
All-Volunteer Organization Resources
All-Volunteer Organizations (AVO) are some of the most important nonprofit organizations around; here are some relevant articles for AVOs.
Nonprofit Research that Gets to the Heart
The research librarians at IssueLab compare love and nonprofit research, finding and highlighting unusual research reports.
Nonprofit Jargon Watch
For your future use and reference, Blue Avocado shares some common jargon often found across the nonprofit sector.
Announcing the Just Awards
The Just Awards will show the most irrational, irresponsible, and irrelevant organizational behaviors that hinder social service and change.
Six of Our Board Members Are in Prison
How to involve board members in decision-making, staff mentoring of staff, and fundraising — even when they’re in unexpected circumstances.
Alligators in the Boardroom and Urban Legends About Nonprofits
Urban myths and legends gain a measure of credibility just by their frequent telling and longevity — and nonprofits aren’t immune.