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What do nonprofits struggle with the most?

Nonprofit leaders offer insights into the biggest hurdles faced by nonprofits, from funding and staffing to awareness and impact measurement.

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!

Vision 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

Post-pandemic, what has changed for the better (or worse) in your nonprofit?

Nonprofit leaders offer insights into the post-pandemic era, detailing the changes that have impacted their organizations for better or worse.

As Nonprofits Face the DEI Wars, Can a “Prohuman” Approach Help?

Nonprofits were eager and early adopters of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. They’re now having to reckon with the backlash against DEI.

Free Harvard Courses for Getting Through Troubled Times 

Harvard University offers several of its online social sciences courses to the public at no cost. 

🚨 IMPORTANT- Legislative & Executive Threats to Your Nonprofit – Live Q&A 

UPCOMING WEBINAR: Thursday, July 31, 2025. Presented by the National Council of Nonprofits (NCN), this webinar will provide a timely overview of both legislative and executive branch threats to nonprofits.

Blue Avocado Presents: Nonprofit Governance Training 101 – Live Q&A 

RECORDED WEBINAR: Thursday, June 12, 2025. Learn about the essential governance topics like board structure, legal compliance, and best practices.

Blue Avocado Presents: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Working with Consultants – Live Q&A

Learn how to navigate the complexities of working with a consultant. From finding the right fit to building a successful partnership.

Are Executive Orders Impacting Your Nonprofit?

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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.

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