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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).

Fundraising Fuels Your Nonprofit’s Mission. We’ve distilled the best practices and innovative approaches to help you secure the funding you need.

Nonprofit leaders share their most successful fundraising strategies with other nonprofits.

Insider newsletters give your board members upbeat news in quick, regular bites — so your work will stay present to them between meetings.

Accounting Procedures Manual Template in Word. Download the Word document, and everything you need to fill in is in red.

What you need to know to meet your foundation’s tax requirements and the 990-PF.

Nonprofit leaders share examples to answer the question: How does your nonprofit measure success? Strong staff, data, satisfaction, and more.

Good communication about common objectives can prevent dissatisfaction and go a long way toward preventing board member resignations.

Donor challenges in giving money? Consider the donor’s point of view. Create a productive pathway from initial interest to the donation.

Nonprofit leaders reveal the biggest mistakes that new nonprofits make: Finding identity, losing focus, board issues, and more.