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Nonprofits were eager and early adopters of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. They’re now having to reckon with the backlash against DEI.

Getting feedback from those that you serve — and not assuming you know what they need — can help your nonprofit serve your community.

Nonprofit leaders share their top strategies for boosting community engagement in programs and initiatives with the Blue Avocado community.

Strategic philanthropists, big bettors, and effective altruists all lionize the ability to measure problem-solving strategies. But what exactly do they think they are observing when they diagnose a problem? What gives them the confidence to pursue the root cause they think they see? Why privilege one strategy when there are many others at hand?

Adopting collective leadership can help your nonprofit create a more inclusive, efficient, and flexible organizational structure.

Nonprofit leaders share what they believe are the best ways to successfully manage a nonprofit board of directors with the Blue Avocado community.

The knowledge that communities hold is precious, and the ethical use of this knowledge for institutional purposes requires the three “Rs” of ethical community engagement: Research, Relationships, and Remuneration.

A sudden leadership transition can leave a nonprofit scrambling to survive. Don’t leave your mission to chance — plan for the future today.

Nonprofit leaders share what they believe are the most critical areas for improvement with the Blue Avocado community.

Nonprofit organizations are facing rising insurance premiums, poor coverage from commercial insurance carriers, and the loss of coverage altogether. Going forward, it will be increasingly difficult for nonprofits to secure the insurance they need to keep their doors open. A visionary foundation could change all this, and benefit many tens of thousands of nonprofits for decades to come.

In today’s changing world, adding organizational values into the Matrix Map is crucial for nonprofits to demonstrate the impact of funding.

Nonprofit leaders and Blue Avocado readers answer the question, “What are your nonprofit’s priorities and goals for 2025?”

Leadership means something different to everyone, and nonprofits are no exception. But do these different definitions of leadership reflect the reality of the world we live in?

How to remove a board member that consistently disrupts meetings or is otherwise destructive and demoralizing.

Nonprofit leaders share the biggest challenges they face finding quality volunteers and staff with the Blue Avocado community.

With proper planning, attention, and openness to change, an interim ED can overcome challenges that can derail a nonprofit’s best-laid plans.

Checks and balances can be difficult when your nonprofit isn’t big. Discover five internal controls for the very small nonprofit.

Nonprofit leaders and Blue Avocado readers answer the question, “What is the secret to successful grant writing?”

With some creative thinking, a nonprofit’s board member was able to forge a nonprofit partnership that advanced two causes that she cared deeply about.

A guide to effectively manage volunteers, from recruiting to appreciation. Keep volunteers engaged and your organization thriving.

As the planet faces a climate crisis, inequality emerges as a new threat coming to face the nonprofit sector.

Nonprofit leaders answer the question, “What are the key qualities and skills you look for in potential board members?”

A nonprofit strategic planning process that includes human factors that improves the chances of successfully implementing the plan.

Here is a wonderful, succinct guide that provides help for the 600,000 + treasurers of all-volunteer organizations (AVOs).