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Three Instant Improvements for Board Agendas and Accountability
Three instant ways to improve meetings simply by what you put on the piece of paper titled “Board Agenda:”
Managing Big Change: Top Tips for New Executive Directors & CEOs
Change is hard. Here are some steps to help you construct a careful plan on the front end in order to bring you success in the long run.
Against the Current: Mando Rayo
Interview with Mando Rayo, discussing how truly serving communities requires representation on boards of directors.
What Should Nonprofit Boards Know About Insurance Brokers?
With nonprofit insurance, a key part to getting the lowest costs and the best coverage is getting the right insurance broker.
Six Things Every Board Member Should Know About the New 990
Jeanne Bell shares six things that nonprofit organizations should know about the IRS’ new revised 990 nonprofit tax return.
Stuck Between a Financial Crisis Wrought by the Founder and a Hard Place
A deputy director describes the crisis at an organization where the founding executive director left, and how the organization almost closed.
The Power of Collaborative Fundraising
Learn about tangible benefits from collaborative fundraising and the five simple steps to ensure your collaboration goes as well as possible.
Stance: The ED’s Role and Attitude in Strategic Planning
An overlooked but crucial element in strategic planning is the attitude or stance that the executive director takes to the process.
Abolish Board Committees?
You may find that task forces with a specific purpose may provide better results than ongoing low-performing board committees.
Conflict of Interest… or Conflict of Loyalty?
Often, conflicts of interest in nonprofits do not involve personal financial gain, but conflict of loyalty.
A Discussion of The Four Principles of Purpose-Driven Board Leadership– Live Q&A
Jim Taylor of BoardSource shares an overview and description of “The Four Principles of Purpose-Driven Board Leadership” – a new board leadership mindset based on four fundamental principles.
Nonprofit Embezzlement: More Common and More Preventable Than You Think
Embezzlement is especially painful for community nonprofits. Here are the most common types of nonprofit embezzlement and how you can deal with them.
Popular and Trending Articles
Discover the latest trends and most popular article related to running a successful nonprofit including best practices, and innovative strategies to empower your nonprofit’s mission and drive positive change.
Growing the Roots of Consensus in Nonprofit Governance
Why nonprofits that embrace a consensus-based decision model can enhance services, adapt to change, and make a lasting impact.
Strategic Planning: Failures and Alternatives
When recessions happen, many nonprofits can’t move forward on strategic plans. Jan Masaoka explores what nonprofits can do instead.
Blue Avocado Presents: Essential Board Governance Documents – Live Q&A
Gain insights into drafting effective board policies, meeting legal documentation standards, and managing governance challenges. Ideal for nonprofit leaders and board members seeking best practices.
How to Staff and Support a Committee
Nonprofit managers should know how to support a committee of volunteers: An Advisory Committee, a Board Finance Committee, or a coalition.
If You Give a Board Treasurer A Cookie…
Blue Avocado columnist Vu Le inspires us again with his ideas for nonprofit-themed children’s books. We should all be writing some!
Nonprofit Rebranding Strategies: Five Steps to Achieving a Successful Nonprofit Rebrand
Nonprofit rebrands are tricky. Nonprofit rebranding strategies to help provide you with a roadmap to your own successful transition.
Successfully Navigating an Executive Director Transition
How do you successfully transition from one Executive Director to another? This first person account highlights how to do it right.