About Us

Nonprofit Association of Washington (NAWA) convenes a powerful network of nonprofit organizations across Washington State to learn, advocate, and collaborate, so that nonprofits can achieve their missions.

Through participation in our network, nonprofits (staff, board, and volunteers) become more sustainable and effective. Stronger nonprofits contribute to healthy, collaborative, economically vital, and civically engaged communities. Many of our state’s most effective nonprofits are members of the Nonprofit Association of Washington. Our organization is becoming more equitable and elevating equity throughout the nonprofit sector.

Learn

Teach foundations of nonprofit management and leadership
Develop innovative and relevant curricula, tools, and workshops
Share information and connect people with resources
Actively model and promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and access
Build nonprofit capacity

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Advocate

Amplify nonprofit voices
Lobby for a positive policy climate for all types of nonprofits
Use stories and data to communicate the value of nonprofits
Partner with government and philanthropy to advance equity
Work for justice and lead in dismantling white supremacy

About NAWA Advocacy

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Collaborate

Convene meaningful gatherings
Host affinity groups and online community
Facilitate cross-sector dialogue
Engage community in an equitable and truly inclusive way
Listen and build genuine relationships

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Commitment to Equity

As part of our commitment to revolutionize nonprofits’ place in our state and world, the Nonprofit Association of Washington is committed to be a champion and a leader in the quest for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the nonprofit sector. For us, this means using a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens in all the work we do, including looking at ourselves as a nonprofit. We know this means constant learning.

If we err, we ask for grace and further discussion, so we can hold ourselves accountable to communities of color, rural communities and others who have been marginalized, and can continue learning and being challenged. We welcome the greater discussion, so we can make the strongest decisions for the issues that affect our membership and become a leader in learning and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion for our state’s nonprofit organizations.

Meet the Staff Team

NAWA Staff

Board of Directors

Our Strategy