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The most critical areas for improvement to achieve your mission

The most critical areas for improvement to achieve your mission

March 11, 2025April 1, 2025 Blue Avocado

Nonprofit leaders share what they believe are the most critical areas for improvement with the Blue Avocado community.

Beyond the Hype: Why ESG Frameworks Miss the Mark for Small Nonprofits

Beyond the Hype: Why ESG Frameworks Miss the Mark for Small Nonprofits

December 18, 2023December 21, 2023 Greg Gerritt

When we take a closer look at what Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks actually entail, it is often not worth the time and resources for most small nonprofits to go through such a process.

New 990 Software Release on July 20: Is It Enough?

New 990 Software Release on July 20: Is It Enough?

June 23, 2009December 20, 2023 Dennis Walsh, CPA

The 990 Online software issue and a modest investment that would ease the implementation burden for nonprofits nationwide

Nonprofits and Copyrights: What You Need to Know

Nonprofits and Copyrights: What You Need to Know

February 2, 2010December 6, 2023 Kate Spelman

Copyright attorney Kate Spelman shares how your nonprofit can protect its original material and ensure you’re not improperly using someone else’s material.

Ask Rita: The HR of Nonprofit Romance

Ask Rita: The HR of Nonprofit Romance

January 24, 2011December 13, 2023 Ellen Aldridge, J.D.

Many sample handbooks have policies which ban employees from dating with co-workers. Is it legally required to prohibit office relationships?

From Startup to Success: Guiding Nonprofits with Six Core Principles of Improvement

From Startup to Success: Guiding Nonprofits with Six Core Principles of Improvement

July 31, 2023October 31, 2023 Dr. TJ McKenna

Six core principles, drawn from STEM education, can help new nonprofits assemble a diverse team, raise funds successfully, and learn to use the gathered resources for strategic growth.

Firing Someone for Slamming a Nonprofit Employer on Social Media

Firing Someone for Slamming a Nonprofit Employer on Social Media

November 7, 2011December 19, 2023 Pamela Fyfe

Can nonprofit employees get fired for posting negative comments about their employer on their private social media accounts?

New Sitcom: Nonprofit Life

New Sitcom: Nonprofit Life

November 19, 2012November 14, 2023 Vu Le

Vu Le proposes a new tv show called ED featuring a group of Executive Directors of several nonprofits located in Seattle.

Don’t Call it a Crisis Plan: How Nonprofits Can Proactively Plan for Turbulent Times

Don’t Call it a Crisis Plan: How Nonprofits Can Proactively Plan for Turbulent Times

September 2, 2025August 13, 2025 Amanda ReCupido

You actually have more time than you think to get your nonprofit’s messaging right in a crisis. It’s better to take a little extra time than to stick your foot in your mouth and end up in a worse place than you started.

Matrix Map Part Two: The Strategic Imperatives

Matrix Map Part Two: The Strategic Imperatives

May 23, 2013January 24, 2024 Steve Zimmerman

Beyond helping nonprofit leaders understand the business model, the Matrix Map can help you strengthen it.

Managing Your Nonprofit’s Rating

Managing Your Nonprofit’s Rating

August 12, 2013April 25, 2024 Jan Masaoka

Advice to nonprofits on managing their ratings, and commentary on the impact of the raters as a whole.

The Sustainability Question: Why Is It So Annoying?

The Sustainability Question: Why Is It So Annoying?

October 17, 2013December 13, 2023 Vu Le

The sustainability question at nonprofits: How will you sustain this program or project when funding from the So-and-So Foundation runs out?

Fundraising in Nonprofits of Color

Fundraising in Nonprofits of Color

February 8, 2014December 19, 2023 Priscilla Hung, Steve Lew  and  Suman Murthy

Conventional fundraising advice is far more doable for the mainstream program than the one based in a community of color.

Surprise! Most Legacy Gifts DON’T Come from Major Donors

Surprise! Most Legacy Gifts DON’T Come from Major Donors

May 7, 2014December 20, 2023 Greg Lassonde

Planned giving professional Greg Lassonde gives us step-by-step instructions for soliciting bequests and planned gifts.

Blue Avocado Presents: Nonprofit Governance Training 101 – Live Q&A 

Blue Avocado Presents: Nonprofit Governance Training 101 – Live Q&A 

April 29, 2025June 12, 2025 Blue Avocado

RECORDED WEBINAR: Thursday, June 12, 2025. Learn about the essential governance topics like board structure, legal compliance, and best practices.

Why Don’t Foundations Build Capacity in Fundraising?

Why Don’t Foundations Build Capacity in Fundraising?

August 22, 2015December 19, 2023 Aaron Dorfman

Why do so few grantmakers invest in building the capacity for nonprofits to raise independent money?

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5 Ways Nonprofits Can Balance Creativity and Structure

October 30, 2023November 15, 2024 Elise Larsen

Learn how balancing creativity with structure can help your nonprofit foster innovation — without compromising your mission and goals.

Data Visualization: User-Centered Design

Data Visualization: User-Centered Design

July 27, 2017December 19, 2023 Anonymous

How U/X and user-centered design methods can better communicate visual stories in a way that advances the mission of your organization.

Social Enterprise & Earned Income: A Key To Revenue or a Distraction?

Social Enterprise & Earned Income: A Key To Revenue or a Distraction?

November 12, 2018December 13, 2023 Marc Rand

It sounds like a great idea to start a social enterprise that provides both income and impact, but it’s a bit more complicated than that.

3 Online Fundraising Tips for Small Nonprofits

3 Online Fundraising Tips for Small Nonprofits

March 11, 2019December 6, 2023 Abby Jarvis

How to use digital fundraising tools to ease your nonprofit’s workload and raise more money in the process.

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