Recent Posts
Navigating the nonprofit world can be challenging. Blue Avocado offers expert guidance on a range of topics — from building strong boards to maximizing your fundraising impact. Explore our latest posts for practical tips, strategies, and solutions to common issues facing nonprofit organizations today.
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Nonprofits and the Media
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Pay Off My Student Loan or Pay Into a 401K?
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Why is it called Blue Avocado?
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Abolish Board Committees?
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Reasons to Have (& Not to Have) an Attorney on a Nonprofit Board
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Can We Require An Employee To Take Her Meds?
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Promises, Promises: Rural Advocates vs. Big Philanthropy
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Five Ways to Let Government Money Run You Over
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Good Management vs. Good Leadership
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What Do I Say to a Donor or Funder?
Ask Rita explores how nonprofit leaders can act when dealing with an employee making an offensive post on social media.
Here are five phases of a major gift process to help you build relationships with donors.
Explore the role of social capital and discover key attributes and assets of social capital that nonprofits can use to their advantage.
Interview with Nihal Satyadev of The Youth Movement Against Alzheimer’s, addressing Alzheimer’s issues through innovation and advocacy.
A nonprofit is sustainable when it has built long-standing relationships with supporters that are fully committed to the mission.
When reimbursing remote employees, check state laws, whether the expenses are reasonable, and maintain good communication and flexibility.
A lie cannot be taken back. Offering a lie in place of the truth will always make things worse, rendering the claim or the case more costly.
Activist Jose “Che” Ramirez shares some of his ideas about ending homelessness in America and taking on a system bent on holding folks down.
Nonprofits in healthcare are expanding services to their beneficiaries through partnerships and collaborations.
For nonprofits, filing tax form 990 is key to retaining tax-exempt status. Here are the key features of tax form 990 and how to file it.
Interview with Eunice Lin Nichols, Vice President at Encore.org and campaign director for Generation to Generation, delves into bridging generational divides.
What’s the difference between a furlough and layoff? Learn what benefits to offer your employees when closing non-essential facilities during Covid-19.
Tips to consider as you seek to engage your organization in advocacy from someone who’s walked the walk.
Concerned about whether and how to communicate with donors? Use this checklist to ensure your donors stay connected to your nonprofit.
California’s new rules and regulations impact compensation for employees and contractors — find out how in this 2nd part of our series on CA employment law.
How does the CA Fair Employment and Housing Act address issues of race and harassment? Find out in this 3rd part of our series on CA employment law.
How do California’s new rules and regulations impact time off? Find out how in this 4th part of our series on CA employment law.
How do California’s new rules and regulations impact arbitration? Find out in this first part of our new series on CA employment law.
Audits don’t have to be scary with proper planning. Here’s how to use audits to your advantage and solidify public trust in your nonprofit.
Covid-19 laws are challenging nonprofits to stay compliant. These laws impact sick time and leave, plus issues specific to nonprofits.
Interview with Mando Rayo, discussing how truly serving communities requires representation on boards of directors.
Suddenly finding you need to transition to virtual events? Learn practical tips, resources, and best practices to make your event a success.
Minimize your nonprofit’s risk of violating employment law by being clear about what to do with interns who no longer have academic affiliation.
Sustaining and managing donors is vital for better donor retention and improved fundraising ROI.