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Speed Up the Board Recruitment Process!
Three easy ways to accelerate the nonprofit board recruitment process by pre-qualifying prospective candidates.
Transition Tips for Chief Executives and Boards of Directors
The stronger the relationship between the board and chief executive, the better they work together for a planned transition.
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Navigating the nonprofit world can be challenging. Blue Avocado offers expert guidance on a range of topics — from building strong boards to maximizing your fundraising impact. Explore our latest posts for practical tips, strategies, and solutions to common issues facing nonprofit organizations today.
Insider Newsletters: An Easy Way to Keep Your Board in the Loop and Engaged
Insider newsletters give your board members upbeat news in quick, regular bites — so your work will stay present to them between meetings.
12 Ways for New Nonprofit Executive Directors to Succeed
Some easy and important ways for board members to help a new executive get started quickly and on the right foot.
Should the Board Hold Executive Sessions?
Executive sessions can help nonprofits have frank discussions about staff performance, and help the board develop a sense of itself.
Ditch Your Board Composition Matrix
Board composition matrices focus our attention on what people are, rather than on what the organization needs board members to do.
Bylaws Checklist
This checklist points out the necessary elements in bylaws. It’s important to also stay compliant with applicable state and city laws.
Readers’ Thoughts: Secrets to Successful Succession
Survey results and advices on the challenging topic of transitioning from a founder to new leadership within a nonprofit.
Boards Should Only Have Three Committees!
Consultant David La Piana discusses how boards tend to be frustrated with their committees when they don’t know how to organize them.
Where Should the Board Chair, the ED, the Staff Sit?
Where everyone sits reflects organizational philosophy, and is a strong message to all about authority, participation, and the board’s role.
Cow Board Members Give of Their Time, Not Milk
Cow board members donate hours at meetings and asking others to give milk debate whether or not they should give milk themselves. Moo.
Evaluating the Executive Director
Board evaluations of ED performance are radically different from any other type of performance review and must be approached differently.
Getting to 100% Board Giving
Having 100% of board members make personal donations is a cliché. But, if you have this requirement, make it as easy as possible.
The Very Good but Seriously Flawed Executive Director
No executive director has all gifts, and many are brilliant. But what about the nonprofit CEO who is terrific in some ways but whose strengths are matched with some troubling flaws as well?
Board Support Position: Sample Job Description
A sample job description you may consider using or modifying to fit your nonprofit’s open board support positions.
Bridging the Generation Gap: Why Your Organization Should have an Associate Board (and How to Start One)
Nonprofits often struggle to connect with the next generation of donors. An Associate Board might be the answer to keep your nonprofit moving forward.
Nonprofit Job Sites Reviewed and Rated
Where are the best nonprofit job sites, both to post and look for nonprofit jobs? A review and rating of 31 sites across several criteria.
Three-Step Immigration (IRCA) Compliance for Employers
The best protection for employers seeking to comply with immigration laws is to keep accurate records showing your efforts at compliance.
Twelve Ways to Get a New Executive Director Off on the Right Foot
If you’re on a board, before you turn over the reins, these ideas will help your new executive director get acclimated to their new role.