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5 Ways Nonprofits Can Balance Creativity and Structure

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.

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.

A Guide for Private Foundations: Tax Exemption and 990-PF Filing Requirements

A Guide for Private Foundations: Tax Exemption and 990-PF Filing Requirements

September 17, 2024February 14, 2025 Stephanie Glanville

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

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.

How does your nonprofit involve the local community in its programs and initiatives?

How does your nonprofit involve the local community in its programs and initiatives?

May 13, 2025April 17, 2025 Blue Avocado

Nonprofit leaders share their top strategies for boosting community engagement in programs and initiatives with the Blue Avocado community.

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.

Post-pandemic, what has changed for the better (or worse) in your nonprofit?

Post-pandemic, what has changed for the better (or worse) in your nonprofit?

June 10, 2025May 23, 2025 Blue Avocado

Nonprofit leaders offer insights into the post-pandemic era, detailing the changes that have impacted their organizations for better or worse.

Top Ten Questions from Job Seekers… Answered!

Top Ten Questions from Job Seekers… Answered!

July 11, 2009February 15, 2024 Sally Carlson

Search consultant and volunteer leader Sally Carlson shares something different about how to find a nonprofit job right now.

Ten Things I Learned About Leadership from Women Executives of Color

Ten Things I Learned About Leadership from Women Executives of Color

May 21, 2010December 6, 2023 Jan Masaoka

Some valuable lessons drawn from listening, observing, and laughing with women executive directors of color over the years.

Five Ways to Let Government Money Run You Over

Five Ways to Let Government Money Run You Over

April 15, 2008December 19, 2023 Blue Avocado

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

What Do I Say to a Donor or Funder?

What Do I Say to a Donor or Funder?

February 15, 2008December 19, 2023 Jan Masaoka

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.

Promises, Promises: Rural Advocates vs. Big Philanthropy

Promises, Promises: Rural Advocates vs. Big Philanthropy

April 15, 2008December 3, 2024 Rick Cohen

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

Unicorns Found: Meet Two Grantwriters

Unicorns Found: Meet Two Grantwriters

June 1, 2008February 9, 2024 Blue Avocado

Grantwriters are elusive, seldom-seen miraculous creatures, possibly mythical. Here you have a chance to meet two of them.

Nonprofit Retirement: Calculating retirement Needs & Exploring Choices

Nonprofit Retirement: Calculating retirement Needs & Exploring Choices

September 1, 2008December 19, 2023 Steve Zimmerman

Part one in this three-part series on nonprofit retirement looks at calculating retirement needs and using that information to explore choices

Layoff Stories from Blue Avocado Readers

Layoff Stories from Blue Avocado Readers

February 1, 2009December 20, 2023 Blue Avocado

We asked Blue Avocado readers to tell us how you found out you had gotten laid off. Too often grace and consideration aren’t part of it.

Tracking Volunteer Time to Boost Your Bottom Line: A Complete Accounting Guide

Tracking Volunteer Time to Boost Your Bottom Line: A Complete Accounting Guide

March 11, 2009February 9, 2024 Dennis Walsh, CPA

CPA Dennis Walsh of North Carolina explains why and how to include volunteer time in your nonprofit’s budgets and financials.

Too Many Nonprofits? Yes – At Least Too Many AIDS Organizations

Too Many Nonprofits? Yes – At Least Too Many AIDS Organizations

April 1, 2009December 20, 2023 Mark Ishaug

Mark Ishaug, CEO of the AIDS Foundation of Chicago, expresses concern about reduced support for the HIV/AIDS community.

Life on Planet 501c: Contest Winners

Life on Planet 501c: Contest Winners

April 27, 2009December 20, 2023 Blue Avocado

To mark one year exploring nonprofit life, we asked readers to enter our competition for the a wacky nonprofit moment. Here are the winners!

Survival Strategies for the Arts

Survival Strategies for the Arts

May 10, 2009December 19, 2023 John R. Killacky

John Killacky explores how the arts can survive and thrive — even as civil society changes, and health and human service needs rise.

Seven Ways to Reduce Your Audit Costs

Seven Ways to Reduce Your Audit Costs

September 13, 2009December 6, 2023 Dennis Walsh, CPA

Dennis Walsh, a certified public accountant, shares seven ways nonprofits can reduce the costs around the auditing process.

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