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Reasons to Have (& Not to Have) an Attorney on a Nonprofit Board
Because a nonprofit board’s success depends upon its gestalt as much as the traits of its individual members, boards should think a bit about the contributions an attorney might make.
Can We Require An Employee To Take Her Meds?
Can a nonprofit require an employee/former client to take her psychiatric medications as a condition of continued employment?
Promises, Promises: Rural Advocates vs. Big Philanthropy
Community advocates in Yakima County, Washington, and the St. Paul-based Northwest Area Foundation are still picking up the pieces after a disastrous encounter that led to a unique lawsuit. How did it all come about?
Five Ways to Let Government Money Run You Over
Is government funding a way to expand what you do for important constituencies, whether they are families living with autism, low income people seeking legal help, or people attending your dance performances? Or is government funding a trap that will m …
Good Management vs. High Impact? 3.1.09
Have you ever felt that management indicators aren’t good indicators of impact? One Blue Avocado reader (who asked not to be identified) told us about an experience in his city: “_______ was a ‘loosely managed’ organization working with women le …
What Do I Say to a Donor or Funder?
Let’s say you’re at a reception, a conference, or a holiday party and across the room you see someone who has made a donation or a grant to the organization on whose board you serve. What do you say? First, thank the donor: “Glad to meet you. I want to …
