Conferences

Taking the time to attend conferences is important for our own professional development and the success of our nonprofits. There is enormous shared value when we learn from experts and connect with leaders working in partner organizations. Our communities are stronger when there are spaces in which staff, board members, and volunteers from nonprofits, philanthropy, and the public sector can imagine new solutions to complex problems together.
Washington State Nonprofit Conference: Ready for action

The Washington State Nonprofit Conference (WSNC), hosted by Nonprofit Association of Washington, is the largest gathering of nonprofits in the state bringing together nonprofit leaders each May. The 2027 Conference will be online May 19 with in-person regional WSNC locations in Spokane on May 21 and Tacoma on May 25. Attend the Conference and hear powerful keynote speakers, engage in memorable workshops, and create invaluable connections. NAWA Members get exclusive discounts on WSNC registration!  

Participants at a workshop at WSNC
Workshop at the WSNC
Group of three people talking at the conference reception

Other Nonprofit Conferences in Washington

NAWA also supports and celebrates other nonprofit conferences taking place in our state. We look forward to seeing you at one of these regional gatherings:

Nonprofit Leaders Conference East

This is a new regional conference designed for small, emerging, and mid-sized nonprofits serving communities across Eastern Washington.

October 23, 2026
Cheney, WA
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Nonprofit L:eaders Conference East - Weaving the Work

Nonprofit Leaders Conference for Costal and SW Washington

The mission of Nonprofit Leaders Conference is to strengthen rural and coastal area nonprofits.

2027 Date TBD – Typically spring
Ocean Shores, WA
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Nonprofit Leaders Conference for Coastal and SW Washington

Central Washington Conference for the Greater Good

The Central Washington Conference for the Greater Good invites local and regional experts to share information, insights, and resources that address the opportunities and challenges facing nonprofits.

2027 Date TBD – Typically June
Toppenish, WA
Learn more about the Conference for the Greater Good

Conference for the Greater Good, Central Washington Nonprofit Network

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