Community and Culture
Explore ways to help your nonprofit build strong, inclusive communities while nurturing a positive organizational culture that fosters both growth and impact.
Ego Checks, Spaghetti Sauce, and Other Suggestions for Nonprofit Collaboration
Collaboration is tough, collaboration might hurt your ego, but its outcomes can be much more satisfying than solely through individual work.
The Gentrification Phenomenon: A Nonprofit Dilemma
Nonprofits must follow low-income children and families if they are displaced by a new population that does not align with the mission.
Nonprofit Spotlight: Michigan Nonprofit Association
“You need to have an insatiable tenacity to learn, and willingness to understand how things come together.”
Point-Counterpoint: Should Nonprofits Be Allowed to Support Political Candidates?
Arguments for & against legislation that prohibits churches & other charitable organizations from direct or indirect political campaigning.
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.”
Is Diversity as Good for Business as it is for Communities? New Study Says Yes
Advocates for nonprofits tout the importance of diverse communities and social safety nets. A new study suggests it’s also good for business.
In These Turbulent Times for Nonprofits
There is so much potential out there to dramatically move the needle on social issues and drive impact, no matter the external environment.
First Person: I Am A Young Social Entrepreneur
What does it take to be entrepreneurial? Anika Stephens talks about young leaders who have already made a positive social or economic impact.
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.
Robert Egger: “Our Sector Is About To Be Hit, And Hit Hard” A Blue Avocado Interview
Robert Egger on advice to young nonprofit leaders, how the sector has changed, and why it’s more important than ever that we take risks.