Strategic Planning
What is Micromanagement and What Isn’t?
As an executive director, what can feel like micromanagement from members of your board can be a symptom of larger problems.
Six Easy, Nearly-Free Ways to Be More Disabled-Accessible
Disabilities activist Mary Lester says there are simple ways to make your office and program sites more accessible without busting the bank.
The Easiest Way to Raise Money: Register with CFC
Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) guru Bill Huddleston tells how nonprofits can raise money from federal employees in just eight great points.
A Board-Staff Agreement for Financial Accountability
Use this helpful template, and a discussion on the finance committee with the ED and the finance staff to clarify roles around accountability.
Ask Rita: Protecting Staff from Co-worker’s Violent Boyfriend
A staff member faces a domestic violence situation and her boyfriend threatened to come to our office to harm her. What can our nonprofit do?
Raise Money in 30 Days
Sometimes you need to raise funds in a hurry. Here are some ways to raise modest funds in a pinch.
Nonprofit Conflict of Interest: A 3-Dimensional View
Conventional approaches to classic conflicts of interest. Model policies that address these concerns. Non-financial conflicts of interest common to many nonprofits. Steps an organization can take to handle conflicts of interest and more detailed sample policies.
Bylaws Checklist
This checklist points out the necessary elements in bylaws. It’s important to also stay compliant with applicable state and city laws.
Board Terms: 1 Year – 3 Years – 2 Years
Blue Avocado discusses unusual board terms with Jeanetta Issa, CEO of Child Abuse Prevention in Kansas City.
Telecommuting and Flexible Work Arrangements: Do Them Right
Robin Erickson, Director of Finance and Administration for an environmental nonprofit, shares her organization’s approach to telecommuting.