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The 3 ‘Rs’ of Equitable Community Engagement

The knowledge that communities hold is precious, and the ethical use of this knowledge for…

Blue Avocado Presents: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Working with Consultants – Live Q&A

Learn how to navigate the complexities of working with a consultant. From finding the right fit to…

From Crisis to Clarity: Five Steps to Demystify Succession Planning

A sudden leadership transition can leave a nonprofit scrambling to survive. Don’t leave your mission…

How Did This Happen? Part 2 of the Vanguard Foundation Story

Blue Avocado concludes an exploration of how it was possible for Vanguard Public Foundation to have come to such an inglorious end.

Strategic Planning: Failures and Alternatives

When recessions happen, many nonprofits can’t move forward on strategic plans. Jan Masaoka explores what nonprofits can do instead.

Rockefeller Foundation and NY Times Win “Just Awards”

Rockefeller Foundation and NY Times announced as the “winners” of the first-year Just Awards for dubious contributions to nonprofit sector.

Ask Rita: Downsizing from Employees to Independent Contractors?

We are considering changing some of our employees into independent contractors as a cost-saving measure. What is the potential downside?

The Volunteer Who Couldn’t

Martin Gorfinkel explores the difficulties and roadblocks that seniors and retirees can encounter when seeking volunteering opportunities.

Court-Ordered Community Service: Volunteers or Prison Labor?

Court-ordered volunteers perform a wide variety of roles in nonprofits. Susan Ellis discusses when to accept them, and how to do it right.

The Sustainability Question: Why Is It So Annoying?

The sustainability question at nonprofits: How will you sustain this program or project when funding from the So-and-So Foundation runs out?

Regrets of a Former Arts Funder

Rethinking what defines art and how the less mainstream types can be protected and encouraged.

What to Do When You Really, Really Disagree with a Board Decision

Most of the time, nonprofit boards work through consensus. But what if you think a serious mistake is being made?

Six Things Every Board Member Should Know About the New 990

Jeanne Bell shares six things that nonprofit organizations should know about the IRS’ new revised 990 nonprofit tax return.