Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

I cant think of a term more widely used in the professional world than leadership. Throughout my life, from teenage years to now, my career has been filled with leadership training programs: Teen leadership, student leadership, emerging leadership, and executive leadership. Its an idyllic view of leadership.

Leadership 89

Leadership Nonprofit Leadership Culture Nonprofits 89

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 12, 2025

What if nonprofit leadership stopped treating imagination like a luxury and started seeing it as critical infrastructure? But internally, it’s often stifled by urgency culture, bureaucracy, and fear. But internally, it’s often stifled by urgency culture, bureaucracy, and fear.

Nonprofit Leadership 108

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Culture Nonprofits 108

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 18, 2025

A proactive approach to reputation management helps safeguard trust and ensure long-term credibility. Regular updates through newsletters, social media, and community meetings create a culture of transparency, ensuring supporters feel included and engaged. A single misstep online can have lasting consequences.

Public and Social Policy 130

Public and Social Policy Ethics Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Leadership 130

Fundraising Leadership

OCTOBER 31, 2024

In this highly fractious and divisive political culture, as a leader, it is essential to create a workplace environment that is absent of negativity and hate that exists outside the organization surrounding the election. A leader is responsible also for the tone, productivity, culture, cohesion and harmony in the workplace.

Public and Social Policy 121

Public and Social Policy Participation and motivation Non-Profits Culture 121

The Charity CFO

APRIL 29, 2025

Build a Strong Leadership Team with Financial and Operational Accountability Behind every financially sound nonprofit is a leadership team that doesnt just care about the missionbut also owns the outcomes. Why Leadership Teams Matter More Than Ever Over the last decade, our team at The Charity CFO has worked with 200+ nonprofits.

Leadership 84

Leadership Finance Culture Foundations 84

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MARCH 19, 2025

Ask managers to practice active listening and acknowledge employees who share their thoughts, no matter how small. Managers should start by: Meeting one-on-one with impacted employees to hear about their roadblocks or challenges. Hosting interactive workshops on stress management and mindfulness. Consider: Encouraging days off.

Participation and motivation 147

Participation and motivation Health Volunteerism Volunteerism 147

Ann Green

MARCH 10, 2025

Use a learning management system. Its easy to assume that only corporations and large nonprofits operating in multiple locations need a learning management system (LMS) to help train and onboard employees. For example, during the first week of onboarding, managers could meet with new hires for 15 minutes every day to answer questions.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 207

Nonprofit Administration and Development Non-Profits Nonprofits Associations 207

NonProfit PRO

JULY 16, 2025

A Culture Shift All of this — every touch point, every thank you, every moment of impact — flows from one thing: A culture of philanthropy. That means your entire organization, from leadership to front desk, believes that donors are mission partners, not ATMs. Continue to your page in 15 seconds or skip this ad.

Retail 130

Retail Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy 130

NonProfit Leadership Center

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Nonprofits often rely on external vendors for services like payment processing, website management, and cloud storage. Implement vendor risk management policies, which include reviewing vendor contracts, requiring cybersecurity certifications (like ISO 27001), and regularly monitoring their security posture.

Nonprofits 147

Nonprofits Ethics Management Nonprofit Leadership 147

Nonprofit Fixer

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

If one organization anticipates a leadership change they can consider managing succession through a merger. Audited financial statement and management letter - 3 years, all assets, all liabilities, all grant agreements. Managing fears and figuring out the final organizational chart are big hurdles.

Nonprofit Organizations 111

Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations Non-Profits Nonprofits 111

The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 9, 2025

Create a culture where your staff feels proud of their work. Prioritizing Workplace Culture and Inclusion A strong, supportive workplace culture isnt just a nice to have, its essential. Regular training, open conversations, and diverse leadership help everyone feel respected and valued.

Public and Nonprofit Management 98

Public and Nonprofit Management Culture Recruitment Insurance 98

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Board members are in positions of authority, and their actions—or lack thereof—can have lasting consequences on staff morale, organizational efficiency, and the overall nonprofit culture. Boosting staff morale Board members set the tone for the organization’s culture. It’s time to address this problem head-on.

Culture 115

Culture Nonprofits Leadership Communication 115

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

When board members blur the lines between governance and management, they inadvertently sabotage the organization. The nonprofit sector is already a high-pressure environment, and when boards meddle in daily operations, it creates chaos, demoralizes leadership, erodes culture, and derails mission-critical activities.

Nonprofit governance and management 103

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Leadership Nonprofits 103

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

I joined the staff back in 2014 to manage the production of the Facing Race conference. I also had done some work facilitating leadership development programming with women of color leaders, specifically Black women who were leading organizations that used community organizing as a strategy.

Public and Social Policy 138

Public and Social Policy Culture Nonprofit governance and management Public Policy 138

NonProfit PRO

JULY 18, 2025

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Retail 147

Retail Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Philanthropy 147

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 23, 2025

The State of the Nonprofit Sector Survey comes amid inflation, uncertainty, and federal government funding pullbacks that impact education, healthcare, affordable housing, arts and culture, and more. Continue to your page in 15 seconds or skip this ad. addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("pid",

Nonprofit governance and management 147

Nonprofit governance and management Retail Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy 147

Bloomerang

MAY 5, 2025

Why internal structure impacts external success From database management to team communication, internal systems influence the donor experience at every interaction. This is where developing organizational management internally can make your team stronger by focusing effort on a shared vision.

Management 54

Management Collaborations Culture Finance 54

Anedot

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Position Summary: The Senior Operations Manager is a leadership role responsible for the day-to-day operations of the food recovery program as well ensuring efficient process flows, managing a team and achieving impact goals set by the organization. Manage training and performance evaluations.

Management 52

Management Food Environmental Insurance 52

Candid

JANUARY 7, 2025

As senior manager of impact at the Maverick Collective by PSI, I tell potential donors that my role is to align their passions with work that is strategic and meaningfulnot to create programs simply to secure funding. Cultivate a culture of authentic engagement. Set clear expectations.

Collaborations 96

Collaborations Culture Leadership Values 96

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 29, 2025

After interviewing program staff, MBA participants, and nonprofit partners across 17 of the top US business schools, we identified a number of lessons we hope will lay new foundations for nonprofit leadership education. Northwestern Universitys Kellogg School of Management). Manage the Matching Process.

Education 109

Education Education Nonprofit governance and management Universities 109

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The increasing numbers of people of color in these leadership positions has been a visible sign of the sector’s equity growth spurt. These assets go beyond experiences of oppression or marginalization to include the connection, meaning, and joy these leaders can draw on from their respective cultures and communities.

Philanthropy 111

Philanthropy Public and Social Policy Leadership Collaborations 111

Fundraising Leadership

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Loretta McCarthy, co-CEO and managing partner of Golden Seeds and Take The Lead board member, speaking recently at Aspen Ideas Festival. Before becoming co-CEO and managing partner in 2011, McCarthy was managing director of Golden Seeds beginning in 2005. It’s like health fitness; it is wealth fitness.

Universities 119

Universities Leadership Management Retail 119

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 2, 2024

So, don’t miss out on this opportunity even if all you can manage is a couple of emails to your list. In Africa, regional leaders are using storytelling to deepen a culture of generosity. Data shows that it’s worth it.” 2024 So Far The core of a nonprofit’s long-term stability is usually its smaller, individual donors.

Retention 127

Retention Education Education Leadership 127

Nonprofit Fixer

JANUARY 22, 2025

Todays nonprofit managers are the bench of talent who, with the right support, will grow into future nonprofit leaders. But too often, as nonprofits, we dont take the time or resources to provide coaching or management training for our staff. What Is Nonprofit Management Coaching? Who Needs Nonprofit Management Coaching?

Nonprofit Management 52

Nonprofit Management Management Leadership Nonprofits 52

Anedot

MAY 21, 2025

Recognizing Napa County’s resilient volunteers, visionary leaders, and transformative nonprofits NAPA COUNTY, CA, May 20, 2025 – Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership (CVNL) proudly celebrated a decade of community impact at the 10th Annual Heart of Napa Awards, held on Thursday, May 15th, 2025, at the Yountville Community Center.

Nonprofit Leadership 52

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Volunteerism Volunteerism 52

Blue Avocado

JANUARY 21, 2025

Case in point: Board management. It was no surprise that Blue Avocado readers let us know in a recent survey that they found articles on board management to be the most helpful content on the site. The difficult part is ensuring “proper board leadership” over many years.)

Leadership 111

Leadership Management Recruitment Health 111

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Another path leads to it being purchased by a “farm incubator” who will make it available to refugee farmers growing culturally meaningful crops and contributing to their economic mobility. To create change in such a system requires systems leadership. Next, imagine where these crops go after harvesting.

Public and Social Policy 94

Public and Social Policy Food Leadership Health 94

Bloomerang

JANUARY 10, 2025

While my manager and I would both recommend discontinuing the practice, this feels more like a judgment call than a best practices thing. The time and care required to develop our listings is manageable/not manageable. A lot depends on your culture and who your donors are. — To Publish or Not to Publish?

Public and Nonprofit Management 117

Public and Nonprofit Management Activism Retention Management 117

Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Community & Culture Working together lifts everyone up! Learn how culturally responsive leadership can help bring out the best in your nonprofits team. Learn four ways your CFO can help with your nonprofits grant management. Your nonprofit got a grant now what?

Nonprofit governance and management 95

Nonprofit governance and management Finance Collaborations Leadership 95

Candid

MARCH 31, 2025

Volunteer management software may be helpful in streamlining communications and matching volunteers with the skills needed for specific roles. Volunteer turnover can be affected by economic, social, and cultural factors, which can make it difficult, especially for small and under-resourced nonprofits, to retain committed volunteers.

Public and Nonprofit Management 102

Public and Nonprofit Management Recruitment Leadership Education 102

Candid

JUNE 24, 2025

arts and cultural organizations have faced a global pandemic, inflationary pressures, shifting audience behaviors , and changes in public policy and government funding. These conditions can restrict an organization’s ability to manage revenue risk, plan strategically, invest in new initiatives, and/or respond to community needs.

Nonprofit governance and management 89

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Public Policy Culture 89

The Charity CFO

APRIL 1, 2025

The organizations that thrive have a shared commitment to financial discipline, strong internal controls, and strategic leadership. These arent just accounting tacticstheyre cultural and strategic best practices that define high-performing organizations. Its not just about clean books or audit prep. If so, whenand how?

Finance 90

Finance Leadership Nonprofit Finance Culture 90

Fundraising Coach

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Enter the fractional executive model – an innovative approach that’s transforming how nonprofits think about leadership and sustainability, offering a practical solution to these persistent staffing challenges. What Exactly is a Fractional Executive? million budget raising about $400,000/year.

Leadership 52

Leadership Environmental Nonprofits Culture 52

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 18, 2025

Key Findings: Generosity Remains Universal: Despite global challenges, the sociocultural factor of giving remains strong, highlighting that generosity is a shared human trait across cultures, societies, and countries. Continue to your page in 15 seconds or skip this ad. addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

Nonprofit Administration and Development 147

Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Retail Public and Social Policy 147

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 8, 2025

Center the people being helped: For example, instead of saying, “I don’t know what we’d do without our volunteers,” say, “I don’t know what our students would do without our volunteers” or “I don’t know how our homebound seniors would manage without our volunteers.” But organizational culture starts at the top.

Volunteerism 68

Volunteerism Volunteerism Public and Nonprofit Management Recruitment 68

Candid

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Based on my experience as a consultant to nonprofit executive teams and advisor to women pursuing new ways of working, several factors have contributed to the Autonomist movement, especially among Black and brown women in nonprofit leadership roles. The shift toward autonomy and flexibility is reshaping the future of work.

Participation and motivation 64

Participation and motivation Health Nonprofits Construction 64

Bloomerang

JULY 14, 2025

As grant professionals , we also have a responsibility to educate colleagues and leadership about the many elements that impact funding decisions—well beyond the quality of the proposal itself. Normalize the uncertainty and focus on the long g ame – Help leadership understand that rejections are a normal part of grant seeking.

Leadership 66

Leadership Philanthropy Education Education 66