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Building a More Diverse Board with Intention
When searching for how new members fit in, look at your strategic plan. Does the board reflect the skill set you need to get there?
Top 10 Nonprofit Board “Worst” Practices
Pitfalls to avoid and real screw-ups that can undermine the impact and disrupt the natural flow of nonprofit boards.
Creating a Roadmap to Synchronize the Board to Your Nonprofit Mission
How roadmaps can help nonprofits launch new ventures, break free from the status quo, and improve conditions for clients, staff, and donors.
Against the Current: Regina Anderson
Interview with Regina Anderson of Food Recovery Network. Challenging students to provide healthy meals and fresh ideas to their communities.
How to Give Feedback to Your Funders—Especially When It’s Hard
Charities are forced to compete with one another for limited resources, and most will remain reluctant to bite the hand that feeds them.
How Partnerships Help Nonprofits Stand Out in the Race for Funding
Partnerships are an opportunity to step up, tune out the noise, rethink funding priorities, and advance the common good.
The Secret to Continuous Innovation
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?
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.
From Crisis to Clarity: Five Steps to Demystify Succession Planning
A sudden leadership transition can leave a nonprofit scrambling to survive. Don’t leave your mission to chance — plan for the future today.
5 Ways Nonprofits Can Balance Creativity and Structure
Learn how balancing creativity with structure can help your nonprofit foster innovation — without compromising your mission and goals.
The MONGO Dilemma: To Collaborate or Not?
Many nonprofits overlook the opportunity to partner with existing organizations in favor of creating their own programs and solutions.
Can Nonprofits Look to the Past to Build the Future?
Nonprofits may be surprised to find that their communities have already implemented the kind of innovative, collaborative programming that their leadership — and funders — are looking for.
How Curiosity and Creativity Can Foster Self-Aware Nonprofit Leaders
Tap into curiosity and creativity in nonprofit leadership and enhance your ability to be a clear and confident leader.
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.
The Ultimate Guide to Nonprofit Fundraising in 2025
Fundraising Fuels Your Nonprofit’s Mission Like it or not (probably not), fundraising represents an integral aspect of the nonprofit world. In fact, it is often listed second only to leadership in the executive director’s job description, frequently appearing before program management. As anyone who has tried to implement nonprofit programming will tell you: It’s as […]
2024 Blue Avocado Year in Review
The most read articles of 2024. The editor’s choice article. A recap by topic. This is the 2024 Blue Avocado year in review.
When Does Interim Nonprofit Leadership Make Sense?
With proper planning, attention, and openness to change, an interim ED can overcome challenges that can derail a nonprofit’s best-laid plans.
The Million-Dollar Question: What Could Your Nonprofit Do if Money Weren’t an Issue?
Want to raise more money? Call a time out and take fundraising completely off the table. Then dream — the money will follow!
Submission Guidelines
Open Call for Submissions Note: The next available publishing slots are in Q2 of 2026. Blue Avocado is always accepting submissions from the nonprofit community. To make sure your submission is successful, please read these page sections: Submission Requirements Blue Avocado Article Categories Blue Avocado is looking for original articles for nonprofits that fit within these categories: […]
From Startup to Success: Guiding Nonprofits with Six Core Principles of Improvement
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.