Blue Avocado
Posts by Blue Avocado:
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.
Ask Rita: I Have a Bad Boss! Help!
Ask Rita responds to two reader questions about what nonprofit employees can do when a difficult boss is beginning to become a real problem.
Life on Planet 501c: Contest Winners
To mark one year exploring nonprofit life, we asked readers to enter our competition for the a wacky nonprofit moment. Here are the winners!
Layoff Stories from Blue Avocado Readers
We asked Blue Avocado readers to tell us how you found out you had gotten laid off. Too often grace and consideration aren’t part of it.
Nonprofit Executive Director Assessment
This executive director assessment form combines results, activities, and attributes. Boards can focus on areas most important to the organization.
Governance Committees: More and More Common
A governance committee can be an effective way to help define the board’s work, the work of individual members, and strengthen that work.
What Information Should Board Members Get?
Blue Avocado provides suggestions for which written documents a nonprofit organization’s board should have.