Strategic Planning
Can You Hear Us Now? Using Feedback to Create Community-Centered Services
Getting feedback from those that you serve — and not assuming you know what they need — can help your nonprofit serve your community.
How does your nonprofit involve the local community in its programs and initiatives?
Nonprofit leaders share their top strategies for boosting community engagement in programs and initiatives with the Blue Avocado community.
Hedging Your Bets: Rajiv Shah, and the Limits of Large-Scale Changemaking
Strategic philanthropists, big bettors, and effective altruists all lionize the ability to measure problem-solving strategies. But what exactly do they think they are observing when they diagnose a problem? What gives them the confidence to pursue the root cause they think they see? Why privilege one strategy when there are many others at hand?
Unlocking Potential: Collective Leadership in Nonprofits
Adopting collective leadership can help your nonprofit create a more inclusive, efficient, and flexible organizational structure.
What are the best strategies and tips for managing a nonprofit board of directors?
Nonprofit leaders share what they believe are the best ways to successfully manage a nonprofit board of directors with the Blue Avocado community.
The 3 ‘Rs’ of Equitable Community Engagement
The knowledge that communities hold is precious, and the ethical use of this knowledge for institutional purposes requires the three “Rs” of ethical community engagement: Research, Relationships, and Remuneration.
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.
The most critical areas for improvement to achieve your mission
Nonprofit leaders share what they believe are the most critical areas for improvement with the Blue Avocado community.
The Expanded Matrix Map: Leveraging Your Triple Bottom Line for Fundraising
In today’s changing world, adding organizational values into the Matrix Map is crucial for nonprofits to demonstrate the impact of funding.
A Practical Guide to Getting and Keeping Nonprofit Volunteers
A guide to effectively manage volunteers, from recruiting to appreciation. Keep volunteers engaged and your organization thriving.