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As Nonprofits Face the DEI Wars, Can a “Prohuman” Approach Help?
Nonprofits were eager and early adopters of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. They’re now having to reckon with the backlash against DEI.
Re-Imagining Fundraising: How Funder Education and Systemic-Change Approaches are Changing the Game
Exploring solutions to the mismatches with donor interests and funders’ reluctance to invest that keep the work of advocacy and systemic change chronically underfunded.
Five Tips for Better Board Packets
Packets can give more than information, if done right, they can improve board confidence in the staff and in the board-staff relationship.
Connection is Key: How Knowledge Sharing Helps Organizations Grow and Prevents Isolation
Knowledge sharing allows members of one organization to share relevant information with one another and anyone outside of the organization.
Community Development: Strategies That Serve
Ask the community you serve what they want and need. Remember that your work should happen through, not to, the communities you serve.
NextGen Nexus: The New Face of Philanthropy, Courtesy of Young America
Nonprofits must speak directly and authentically to Young America’s beliefs to have any hope of converting them to highly active supporters.
Nonprofit Tales From the US-Mexico Border
How do nonprofits respond to the US-Mexico border crisis? Learn the takeaways in this account of how nonprofits are stepping up.
Can Nonprofits Look to the Past to Build the Future?
Nonprofits may be surprised to find that their communities have already implemented the kind of innovative, collaborative programming that their leadership — and funders — are looking for.
Nonprofit Leaders Answer: What Are Your Nonprofit’s Priorities and Goals for 2026?
Ready to make 2026 count? Nonprofit leaders share their top goals and strategies for impact in the year ahead.
In Search of Unicorns: Finding & Hiring Outside Grantwriters Part 2
How to find grantwriters, select them, how much to pay them and what kinds of payment arrangements to choose.
Nonprofit Retirement: Calculating retirement Needs & Exploring Choices
Part one in this three-part series on nonprofit retirement looks at calculating retirement needs and using that information to explore choices
Three Steps to Effective Board Oversight of Insurance
Be sure that your nonprofit is getting the most value out of your relationship with your broker, and with your insurance companies.
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.
Model Document Retention Policy for Nonprofits
A model document retention policy designed to help nonprofits adapt to changing laws around statutes of limitation.
Nonprofit Jargon Watch
For your future use and reference, Blue Avocado shares some common jargon often found across the nonprofit sector.
Finding the Right Nonprofit Board to Join
Questions to ask yourself before seeking a board, and then how to find the right next opportunity for making a difference.
Ten Myths About Nonprofit Boards
Ten of the most common myths about nonprofit boards, and the reality of the situation for each item.
How to Staff and Support a Committee
Nonprofit managers should know how to support a committee of volunteers: An Advisory Committee, a Board Finance Committee, or a coalition.
Ask Rita: Can I Just Hire Independent Contractors?
Misclassifying a contractor can cost big dollars for your nonprofit, so march forward, but make sure you proceed with care.
Nonprofit Mergers Are Like Falling In Love
Ron Kratofil shares tips and resources for nonprofit mergers. Mergers are a lot like dating, relationships and marriage.