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June 2022 Connector
This month, learn how Washington Nonprofits became Nonprofit Association of Washington (NAWA) and what our new identity means for you. We also shared our diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility (DEIA) learning plans along with a suggested summer read, On Juneteenth. And – we’re hiring! Check out the full edition for the job listings and so much more!
June 2022 Connector
This month, learn how Washington Nonprofits became Nonprofit Association of Washington (NAWA) and what our new identity means for you. We also shared our diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility (DEIA) learning plans along with a suggested summer read, On Juneteenth. And – we’re hiring! Check out the full edition for the job listings and so much more!
Regional Receptions
It was so energizing to connect with folks at our Regional Receptions! We organized these mixers as an opportunity for nonprofit folks to convene in person, meet other nonprofit leaders, and ...
Summer Read: On Juneteenth
On Juneteenth by Annette Gordon-ReedRecommendation by Erika Bentley Holland
“Origin stories matter, for individuals, groups of people, and for nations. They inform our sense of self; telling us ...
Youth Employment
As the school year is coming to a close, more youth under the age of 18 will be looking for a summer job or volunteer opportunity. Working and volunteering provide valuable experience for young ...
Letter from Laura
Dear Nonprofit Colleague,To me, this past month has been “the best of times, the worst of times.” For the Nonprofit Association of Washington (NAWA), the Washington State Nonprofit Conference ...
Washington Nonprofits is now Nonprofit Association of Washington!
During the Washington State Nonprofit Conference, we announced that Washington Nonprofits has become Nonprofit Association of Washington (NAWA). For over 10 years, Washington Nonprofits has been ...
Join us in Integrating Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility (DEIA) Learning into Your Nonprofit
We know that keeping equity front and centered in our organization’s work is critical to meeting our mission. Here is one way the Nonprofit Association of Washington (NAWA) team is prioritizing ...
April 2022 Connector
Our newsletter this month invites you to attend one of our upcoming Nonprofit Office Hours on insurance, fundraising & event planning, or supporting mental health, as well as a reminder to register for the biggest event of the year, the Washington State Nonprofit Conference! We also unveil our report on Nonprofit Experiences with Government Contracting, share an update to our Nonprofit Economic Impact Report, and highlight 501 Commons' 2021 King County Nonprofit Wage & Benefits Report. Last but not least, we welcome new staff to the team and our new and renewing member organizations, and share an important funding opportunity.
The Government Contracting Report is Here!
Results from our statewide survey are ready!
As increased government funding flows into the state for pandemic recovery efforts, longstanding challenges with the contracting process are ...
Nonprofit Jobs & Wages Update
How are nonprofits faring currently?
Collectively, we are still struggling with a labor crisis and slow job recovery. Washington Nonprofits recently received nonprofit jobs and wages data for ...
Register for GiveBIG and Meet New Donors
By Tim Takechi, 501 Commons
Need a fundraising boost this spring? Want to meet new donors? Could your organization use some enhanced visibility to the community?
You are invited to ...
Do you have student loans?
What nonprofit employees need to know about loan forgiveness.
There are important changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) that may allow many more borrowers to ...