Unless you want to collect taxes at your next fundraising gala, please take 3 minutes now to support House Bill 1808.Â
The nonprofit and library fundraising exemption is set to expire this ...
As the Legislative Session Begins, We’re Keeping an Eye on the Bills
The 2020 Washington state legislative session has begun. We are watching for bills that affect nonprofits and will let you know what actions you can take. Here are a few issues that have already come to our attention.
What Do Washington State’s New Overtime Pay Rules Mean for Nonprofits?
Employees, including those working for nonprofits, who earn salaries under this threshold must earn overtime for any hours worked over 40 in one week. I know this change presents a challenge to most of us, particularly outside the Seattle metropolitan area. We face rising labor costs and funding levels that are not keeping pace. On the positive side, this could move us toward better compensation in the sector and less burnout.
Action Alert: Fundraising Tax Exemption Close to Expiring – Write Your House Members Today
Picture this scenario: Your nonprofit is hosting a gala with a silent auction. You and your fellow staff members are overwhelmed with all the craziness of working the event while your guests are ...
New Federal Overtime Pay Rules Beginning January 1, 2020
September 26, 2019 |
The U.S. Department of Labor released its new overtime pay
threshold that takes effect January 1, 2020. The new salary threshold is raised
to $684 per week/ $35,568 per year.
What This ...
ACTION ALERT: Comment to Legislators on Overtime Pay
August 12, 2019 |
Nonprofits across Washington will be significantly impacted by a pending overtime proposal under consideration right now. Find out how you can comment and take action by clicking here.
Are You Ready to Weigh in on Overtime Pay?
July 8, 2019 |
Washington State’s Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) issued its new overtime pay proposal. Official public hearings on the proposal begin next week, so read on to learn how you can comment on the policy.
Proposal Information
L&I is proposing to raise the overtime pay threshold (the minimum below which employees must be paid overtime for over 40 hours of work in a week) to 2.5x the minimum wage by 2026. This equates to a threshold annual salary of nearly $80,000. If you missed our recent webinar on the proposal, you can view the recording and access the slides below. You can access the salary tables, and other information here.
New Advocacy Toolkit Launch: Build a Movement (BAM!)
Knowledge is power, and nonprofits certainly have a lot of
knowledge. The trick is to get that knowledge to the people who need it to make
good policy decisions. How can a nonprofit communicate ...
It is now April 2019, which means that we are one year away from the 2020 Census!  The 2020 census is a once-in-a-decade opportunity to get increased federal funding and representation for our ...
New Tax Will Divert Funds from Mission-Related Work
National tax-reform has changed the landscape for nonprofits, including the new 21% tax burden on transportation benefits and employee parking. A national sign-on letter is now ...
The 2020 Census is right around the corner, and we’re sure you have questions. Below is our informational video about the Census, which we encourage you to watch if you have not seen it yet. You ...
Take 5 Minutes to Support Charitable Giving in Our State
What if our supporters had to pay taxeson auction items and raffle prizes?
There is a very important bill under consideration by the Washington State legislature that Washington Nonprofits ...
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