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Can You Hear Us Now? Using Feedback to Create Community-Centered Services

Can You Hear Us Now? Using Feedback to Create Community-Centered Services

May 20, 2025May 20, 2025 Jennifer Gwin

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

Creating a More Robust Volunteer Development Program

Creating a More Robust Volunteer Development Program

March 18, 2021October 16, 2023 Stacey Smith, MBA

Now is a good time to review and focus on two key pieces of your volunteer program: training and engaging your volunteers.

7 Guiding Principles for a JDEI Policy That Isn’t Just Hot Air. Plus, a Free Sample Policy!

7 Guiding Principles for a JDEI Policy That Isn’t Just Hot Air. Plus, a Free Sample Policy!

May 23, 2022December 6, 2023 Aron Goldman

Guiding principles for organizations that want to create a binding, board-approved JDEI policy with values, action plans, and accountability.

A Nonprofit Leader’s Path to Becoming a Diversity and Inclusion Champion

A Nonprofit Leader’s Path to Becoming a Diversity and Inclusion Champion

September 16, 2019December 19, 2023 Michael Watson

Taking on diversity and inclusion in your nonprofit? What to do (and not to do) to have your efforts result on long-standing success

Diversity & the Nonprofit Ecosystem: Part 2 in the 3-Part Diversity Series

Diversity & the Nonprofit Ecosystem: Part 2 in the 3-Part Diversity Series

December 1, 2009December 19, 2023 Jan Masaoka

Explore how diversity is applied the nonprofit sector as a whole — speaking to foundations, consultants, capacity builders, and observers.

Nonprofit Business Model Statements

Nonprofit Business Model Statements

March 13, 2010December 6, 2023 Jan Masaoka

Like a mission statement, a business model statement acts as a touchstone: A reminder and guide for the organization’s focus and strategies.

A Practical Guide to Getting and Keeping Nonprofit Volunteers

A Practical Guide to Getting and Keeping Nonprofit Volunteers

November 26, 2024November 26, 2024 Laura Steuer

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

Finance Fear Factor Ratios

Finance Fear Factor Ratios

April 6, 2009December 8, 2023 Steve Zimmerman

Watching indicators of financial health like performance-to-budget or reserve size are important, but may not say if you need to worry now.

Nonprofits Portrayed in Popular Culture

Nonprofits Portrayed in Popular Culture

June 8, 2009December 6, 2023 Jan Masaoka

Blue Avocado takes a quick look at the mostly inaccurate way nonprofit organizations are depicted on the big and small screens.

What are your nonprofit’s priorities and goals for 2025?

What are your nonprofit’s priorities and goals for 2025?

February 11, 2025January 22, 2025 Blue Avocado

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

Decline and Fall of the Vanguard Foundation

Decline and Fall of the Vanguard Foundation

August 3, 2010December 6, 2023 Rick Cohen

Once acclaimed as a pioneer in philanthropy, the Vanguard Foundation is no more. This is Part I on some of the clues to its sorry demise.

Nonprofit Bookkeeping Test

Nonprofit Bookkeeping Test

December 26, 2010December 1, 2023 Dennis Walsh, CPA

This 21-question quiz samples from general bookkeeping knowledge as well as nonprofit bookkeeping and compliance matters. Use this assessment test as part of your hiring toolkit as well as for identifying staff training needs.

Egg, Omelet, or Frying Pan: Exploring the Relationship between Business & Altruism in the Independent Sector

Egg, Omelet, or Frying Pan: Exploring the Relationship between Business & Altruism in the Independent Sector

November 14, 2022December 13, 2023 Janet Rechtman

Entities that do the work of meeting human needs are called nonprofit organizations, but altruistic business enterprise might fit better.

First Person Nonprofit: A Day in the Life of a Major Gifts Officer

First Person Nonprofit: A Day in the Life of a Major Gifts Officer

December 15, 2013December 13, 2023 Anonymous

Major gifts aren’t the right strategy for every organization, but we can still appreciate how this fundraiser talks about her job.

Everything We’ve Been Taught About Major Gifts is Wrong

Everything We’ve Been Taught About Major Gifts is Wrong

August 22, 2015June 10, 2024 Jan Masaoka

Different nonprofits have different trajectories that result in different assets at a given stage of development.

Financial Focus: You Told Us

Financial Focus: You Told Us

July 27, 2017January 22, 2024 Marc Rand

Blue Avocado readers share thoughts on how the current political landscape will affect your organization’s funding.

Finding Your Voice As a Nonprofit

Finding Your Voice As a Nonprofit

December 8, 2017December 19, 2023 Alyson Weiss

The nonprofit community is asking important questions: What is our responsibility to speak out on behalf of our staff, clients, and community?

Practical Tips for Nonprofit Budgeting

Practical Tips for Nonprofit Budgeting

February 4, 2022November 1, 2023 Monte S. Meyers, MBA

Every nonprofit needs a budget, but some are more effective than others. Consider these tips for making a budget that works well for everyone.

Rethinking Perpetuity: Resetting Endowment Expectations After the Pandemic

Rethinking Perpetuity: Resetting Endowment Expectations After the Pandemic

July 24, 2023November 1, 2023 Stephanie Wilson, CFRE

With endowments, let’s rethink ‘forever’ and explore new, flexible ways to ensure your nonprofit organization’s longevity and effectiveness.

Time to Fold: Keys to Gracefully Winding Down a Nonprofit

Time to Fold: Keys to Gracefully Winding Down a Nonprofit

January 14, 2020January 23, 2024 Matthew O’Grady

How would you know if it was time to shut down your nonprofit? These lessons learned from closing the Cancer Prevention Institute of California might help.

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