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Nonprofit Retirement: Part 1 of 3
This issue we begin a three-part series on nonprofit retirement, written by Blue Avocado columnist Steve Zimmerman. You’ve read about how organizations should prepare for people retiring, but not much about how you can prepare. In our trademark …
Is It Time for an Audit?
Blue Avocado explores if an audit is worth the expense for a nonprofit’s board of directors in these tough economic times.
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.
Boards of All-Volunteer Organizations
All-volunteer organizations (AVOs) are a major social and economic force, but are seldom given credit for their work.
The Best Way to Raise Money? Choose a Revenue Strategy
What’s the best way to raise money? Start by figuring out who are the best potential supporters of our work and why, what those people are interested in, how to reach them, and how much to ask them for.
What Should Nonprofit Boards Know About Insurance Brokers?
Considering how insurance costs typically constitute a sizable chunk of a nonprofit budget, this significant cost is remarkably un-examined. A key part to getting the lowest costs, the best coverage, and the best service is getting the right insurance broker. But what exactly is an insurance broker and what do they do? What should we look for in a broker? How do we find a good one?
Abolish Board Committees?
A fresh and radical idea: consider eliminating all (or most) of your board committees. Too many boards are bogged down by committees that are inactive or maybe even semi-fictitious. And board members can feel compelled to be on three or four committees …
