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Drive Your Nonprofit’s Mission by Investing in Your People

Drive Your Nonprofit’s Mission by Investing in Your People

May 28, 2024September 13, 2024 Heidi Larwick

Nonprofits must advance their mission by valuing their employees’ worth by providing benefits and fair compensation for nonprofit employees.

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.

Unmasking the Silent Impact of Trauma in Nonprofits

Unmasking the Silent Impact of Trauma in Nonprofits

November 13, 2023December 21, 2023 Inga James 

A trauma-informed culture enhances your nonprofit’s organizational sustainability, employee well-being, and overall productivity.

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.

The Secret to Continuous Innovation

The Secret to Continuous Innovation

September 26, 2022December 12, 2023 Penny Armbruster  and  Maggie Johnson

Everyone wants to innovate, but few of us have the time and energy. But what if there was a way to add value despite limited resources?

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.

From Artist to Executive Director: Not a Straight Line

From Artist to Executive Director: Not a Straight Line

October 22, 2009December 20, 2023 Steven Young Lee

Steven Young Lee shares how his past experiences provided the right mix of skills to launch him on the path of nonprofit work.

Five Internal Controls for the Very Small Nonprofit

Five Internal Controls for the Very Small Nonprofit

December 24, 2024December 24, 2024 Carl Ho

Checks and balances can be difficult when your nonprofit isn’t big. Discover five internal controls for the very small nonprofit.

Married Co-Executive Directors of Nonprofits

Married Co-Executive Directors of Nonprofits

June 22, 2010December 20, 2023 Blue Avocado

Meet two married couple co-executive directors of nonprofits. What organization wouldn’t want two for the price of one?

Korean-American Nonprofit Implodes Diversity Myths

Korean-American Nonprofit Implodes Diversity Myths

September 21, 2010December 20, 2023 Sam Joo

Koreatown Youth and Community Center and Program Director Sam Joo defy assumptions about nonprofits serving people and communities of color.

Grant Management Series: Involving Your CFO throughout the Grant Application Process

Grant Management Series: Involving Your CFO throughout the Grant Application Process

January 30, 2024October 16, 2024 Mary Diegert

Learn how your CFO can contribute to a successful grant application — and the administrative processes that follow.

The Easiest Way to Raise Money: Register with CFC

The Easiest Way to Raise Money: Register with CFC

October 16, 2010December 20, 2023 Bill Huddleston

Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) guru Bill Huddleston tells how nonprofits can raise money from federal employees in just eight great points.

Re-evaluating the Great Resignation

Re-evaluating the Great Resignation

February 27, 2023December 22, 2023 Victoria Silverman

To understand how resignation trends impacted nonprofits, sector leaders must look below the headline figures to understand employee motivations.

Grantseeker’s Guide to Foundation Affinity Groups

Grantseeker’s Guide to Foundation Affinity Groups

December 29, 2010December 15, 2023 Rick Cohen

Foundation affinity groups can appear to be secretive at first. Let Rick Cohen show you how to navigate them to help your nonprofit.

Why Nonprofit Organizations Need Chief Diversity Officers

Why Nonprofit Organizations Need Chief Diversity Officers

April 3, 2023October 27, 2023 Jim Taylor

The Chief Diversity Officer (CDO) at the Urban Institute explains why it is important to re-confirm and re-establish the need to keep making progress on the important work of equity and inclusion in nonprofit organizations to affect real change.

In Defense of Strategic Planning: A Rebuttal

In Defense of Strategic Planning: A Rebuttal

March 12, 2011December 13, 2023 Mike Allison

Consultant Mike Allison provides a defense of strategic planning for the nonprofit sector in rebuttal to a prior Blue Avocado article.

Can I Be Held Personally Liable for Misclassifying an Employee as Exempt?

Can I Be Held Personally Liable for Misclassifying an Employee as Exempt?

April 15, 2011December 13, 2023 Pamela Fyfe

Individuals can be personally liable for unpaid wages and other remedies under the FLSA and possibly also under state law.

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