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Nonprofits’ success depends on their ability to assemble a board that is committed to the mission and a strong partner to the executive director.
Ready to make 2026 count? Nonprofit leaders share their top goals and strategies for impact in the year ahead.
How rejecting structure, blurring boundaries, and letting ego guide my leadership nearly sank my nonprofit — and what I learned rebuilding it from the ground up.
Tax law concerning nonprofit organizations can be complex. Blue Avocado explores where tax laws do and don’t apply.
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.
Investing in grant systems and staff can be vital for small nonprofits to thrive in today’s philanthropic landscape.
This checklist points out the necessary elements in bylaws. It’s important to also stay compliant with applicable state and city laws.
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This checklist points out the necessary elements in bylaws. It’s important to also stay compliant with applicable state and city laws.
One way to be sure that each person on the board is clear on his or her responsibilities is to adopt a board member contract.
ByGene Takagi and Emily Nicole
Board Management,Gold Avocado,Leadership and Management
August 19, 2025
Attorney Gene Takagi and Emily Nicole Chan discuss whether nonprofit boards can vote by both mail and email.
How rejecting structure, blurring boundaries, and letting ego guide my leadership nearly sank my nonprofit — and what I learned rebuilding it from the ground up.
Nonprofit leaders often get overwhelmed by daily management tasks, but it’s crucial to step back and focus on leadership by building strong foundational processes instead of just working in the
When nonprofit boards ignore accountability, CEOs suffer. A candid look at governance failures and how they repeat across the sector.

