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2024 Blue Avocado Year in Review

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Finance Once your nonprofit or private foundation is tax-exempt, you never have to deal with the IRS again, right? When it comes to finance, though, having clearly defined roles and duties over budgeting, accounting, and expenses are essential internal controls for small nonprofits, and key to their stability and success.

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How Savvy Organizations Weather Uncertain Times

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Depending on the last time your organization had to take an intense look at its finances, your financial ducks may already be well- aligned. Learn more in this Cost Containment Guide for Nonprofit Finance Teams. Create momentum in the short term. When there are storms in the forecast, it makes sense to be prepared.

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Preparing Your Nonprofit to Move Beyond the Founder

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But if you are on staff during this period, it is important to remember that you play a vital role, and do what you can to avoid burnout as you carry forward. As the founder, you may find yourself in conflict with others who seem too cautious, who want to stick with a plan that to you feels outdated or inadequate to the problem you confront.

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9 Nonprofit Leadership Skills Every Founder & Director Must Master

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They: Guide strategic planning Keep the Board engaged and on-task Make sure programs and services are delivered Raise money Supervise staff and volunteers Do 100 other things, sometimes including cleaning the toilet Your Leadership Style Every leader has a way or a style of leadership that they use.

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