Ask the Blue Avocado Community
Find expert advice, practical nonprofit tips, and real-world solutions to help you navigate the complexities of running a nonprofit organization.
Nonprofit leaders share their wisdom and experience by answering short, focused surveys on common challenges faced by nonprofits.
Nonprofit Leaders Answer: How Do You Communicate the Impact of Your Nonprofit’s Programs or Services?
By blending authenticity with analytics, nonprofits are using creative storytelling and multichannel data to better communicate their real-world impact.
Nonprofit Leaders Answer: What Are Your Nonprofit’s Priorities and Goals for 2026?
Ready to make 2026 count? Nonprofit leaders share their top goals and strategies for impact in the year ahead.
Nonprofit Leaders Answer: What Are the Most Important Qualities for a Nonprofit Leader to Possess?
We surveyed nonprofit leaders to find out which qualities matter most in leadership. Their responses reveal the traits that drive impact and long-term success.
Nonprofit Leaders Answer: What Steps Has Your Nonprofit Taken to Become More Environmentally Sustainable?
Nonprofits across the country are stepping up their sustainability efforts. From shared workspaces and green audits to creative food repurposing and waste reduction, see how leaders in the Blue Avocado community are finding innovative ways to align their missions with environmental responsibility.
Nonprofit Leaders Answer: What Is Your Nonprofit’s Approach to Planning for Leadership Succession?
How prepared is your nonprofit for a leadership transition? Survey results reveal the current state of succession planning, from formal policies to urgent gaps.
Nonprofit Leaders Answer: How Can Nonprofits Better Collaborate and Share Resources With Each Other?
Nonprofit leaders share practical strategies for nonprofit collaboration, including trust-building, shared goals, technology use, and resource pooling to maximize impact and reduce redundancy.
Nonprofit Leaders Answer: What Area of Your Nonprofit Has Benefited the Most From Having a Specialist on Your Team?
Nonprofit leaders share how bringing specialists on board has delivered measurable improvements across key areas like marketing, finance, and engagement.
Nonprofit Leaders Answer: What Has Been a “Happy Accident” That Ended Up Benefitting Your Nonprofit?
Nonprofit leaders share their “happy accidents” — unforeseen twists of fate that ended up bringing significant benefits to their organizations.
Nonprofit Leaders Answer: What Do Nonprofits Struggle With the Most?
Nonprofit leaders offer insights into the biggest hurdles faced by nonprofits, from funding and staffing to awareness and impact measurement.
Nonprofit Leaders Answer: Post-Pandemic, What Has Changed for the Better (or Worse) in Your Nonprofit?
Nonprofit leaders offer insights into the post-pandemic era, detailing the changes that have impacted their organizations for better or worse.