Moving Beyond Performance: Making DEI Actionable
If you want to make your organization a healthy space for all and overcome biases and prejudices, you have to do the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion work. It’s that simple. The post Moving Beyond...
View ArticleA Practical Process Guide to Getting and Keeping Your Volunteers
This comprehensive guide provides some best practices to effectively manage your volunteers, from recruiting to appreciation, that will help you keep them engaged and your organization thriving. The...
View ArticleBlue Avocado Presents: Cyber Incident Response Plans for Nonprofits – Live Q&A
It’s a misnomer to believe that mission-driven organizations, who contribute to and/or benefit our society, are safe from cyber incidents. And yet many of these nonprofit organizations are unprepared...
View Article9 Principles to Make Your Nonprofit Fundraising Effective — and Fun!
Raising funds for your nonprofit doesn’t have to be stressful. Learn how one California nonprofit proved that, when designed thoughtfully and collaboratively, fundraising can be successful and...
View ArticleNonprofit ROI: How “Measuring the Good” Can Help Nonprofits Justify Investments
Expanding what “return on investment” means to your nonprofit — beyond just money — can help provide a clearer idea of how you’re helping your community and serving your mission goals. The post...
View ArticleHow to Persuade a New Generation to Join Your Nonprofit’s Board
Highlighting the personal and professional benefits of serving on your nonprofit’s board can help you make the role more appealing to younger candidates. The post How to Persuade a New Generation to...
View Article5 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 post 5 Ways Nonprofits Can Balance Creativity and Structure...
View ArticleThe Art of Grant Budgeting: A Guide for Nonprofit CFOs
Is your organization’s CFO ready to put together a grant proposal budget that will make an impact with potential funders? The post The Art of Grant Budgeting: A Guide for Nonprofit CFOs appeared first...
View ArticleUnmasking the Silent Impact of Trauma in Nonprofits
A trauma-informed culture enhances your nonprofit’s organizational sustainability, employee well-being, and overall productivity. The post Unmasking the Silent Impact of Trauma in Nonprofits appeared...
View ArticleThe 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. The post The MONGO Dilemma: To Collaborate or Not? appeared first...
View ArticleFive Signs Your Nonprofit is Ready to Reach a Bigger Community
Does your nonprofit consistently reach the same group? It may be time to consider expanding your marketing efforts to reach a wider audience. The post Five Signs Your Nonprofit is Ready to Reach a...
View ArticleIs Your Nonprofit’s Mission Obsolete — Or Just Ready for a New Direction?
Measuring the dual bottom lines of sustainability and impact can help you determine if the time has come for your nonprofit to conclude your mission — or pivot to a new one. The post Is Your...
View ArticleBlue Avocado Presents: Does Your Nonprofit Qualify for the Employee Retention...
The ERC program has been amended several times and has officially concluded, but eligible nonprofit organizations are still eligible to file and benefit from this tax credit. Find out more about this...
View ArticleCharting a New Course for Youth Engagement
A blueprint for how using strategic inquiry can help your nonprofit better understand your community’s needs and provide key insights with the potential to help you innovate and better serve those who...
View ArticleBeyond the Hype: Why ESG Frameworks Miss the Mark for Small Nonprofits
When we take a closer look at what Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks actually entail, it is often not worth the time and resources for most small nonprofits to go through such a...
View ArticleVision Before Strategy: A Nonprofit’s Guide to Defining Success
Defining the desired outcome and what constitutes success in measurable terms helps stakeholders align their actions and priorities, ensuring that every effort is geared toward achieving this shared...
View ArticleThe Big Chill: Why Nonprofits Should Care about Affirmative Action
What can nonprofits do to continue supporting marginalized communities with the Supreme Court striking down affirmative action? The role of nonprofits in a post-affirmative-action world. Last June, the...
View ArticleA Cautionary Tale: Overcoming Governance Nightmares in Nonprofit Organizations
Six nonprofit lessons learned from a bad board experience. Have you ever started an organization you were passionate about, only to be held hostage to the whims and emotional baggage of the board...
View ArticleThe Big Chill: Why Nonprofits Should Care about Affirmative Action
What can nonprofits do to continue supporting marginalized communities with the Supreme Court striking down affirmative action? The role of nonprofits in a post-affirmative-action world. Last June,...
View ArticleA Cautionary Tale: Overcoming Governance Nightmares in Nonprofit Organizations
Six nonprofit lessons learned from a bad board experience. Have you ever started an organization you were passionate about, only to be held hostage to the whims and emotional baggage of the board...
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