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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.

Abolish Board Committees?

You may find that task forces with a specific purpose may provide better results than ongoing low-performing board committees.

Why is it called Blue Avocado?

It’s an unusual title! Where did it come from? Find out here where this well-known nonprofit publication got its name.

Reasons to Have (& Not to Have) an Attorney on a Nonprofit Board

Because a nonprofit board’s success depends upon its gestalt as much as the traits of its individual members, boards should think a bit about the contributions an attorney might make.

Can We Require An Employee To Take Her Meds?

Can a nonprofit require an employee/former client to take her psychiatric medications as a condition of continued employment?

Promises, Promises: Rural Advocates vs. Big Philanthropy

Community advocates are still picking up the pieces after a disastrous encounter that led to a unique lawsuit. How did it all come about?

Five Ways to Let Government Money Run You Over

Strategic ways nonprofits can benefit from government funding but not become overly reliant on it.

Good Management vs. Good Leadership

In this economic climate, the old adage is even more relevant: Management is doing things right, while leadership is doing the right things.

What Do I Say to a Donor or Funder?

What to say to if you run into someone who has made a donation or a grant to the organization on whose board you serve.