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Dear reader: For a humble period of time, I’ve interacted with nonprofit executive directors, board members, and staff to share with nonprofits the practical wisdom acquired through working in the sector. Long-time subscribers might recall that the Letter from the Editor was a regular feature of Blue Avocado. A little over a year ago, I […]. The post Letter from the Editor: Blue Avocado Interviews appeared first on Blue Avocado.
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