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The Connector – July 2022
The July 2022 Connector covers important nonprofit policy updates, and takes a look backward while looking forward strategically. We also celebrate our 1 year Slack-iversary!
The Connector – July 2022
The July 2022 Connector covers important nonprofit policy updates, and takes a look backward while looking forward strategically. We also celebrate our 1 year Slack-iversary!
Letter from Laura – July 2022
Dear Nonprofit Colleague,
As I write to you today, democracy is on my mind. It is not always acknowledged that nonprofits are central to and interdependent with democracy—only democratic ...
Washington Nonprofit Handbook 2022 Edition
The Washington Nonprofit Handbook, 2022 Edition, is published by our partner Communities Rise! During the 2021 Washington Legislative Session, SB 5034 was introduced and passed, modernizing the ...
It’s Our 1 Year Slack-iversary
We created the Community Slack – an online communication platform where you can join “channels” based on interest – to bring together board, staff, and volunteers at nonprofits around Washington ...
Looking Back, Looking Forward
NAWA has a new brand, and we are in the process of creating a new strategic plan. To envision the future, we are reviewing our past and getting community input in the present.
We’ve come a long ...
Policy Updates – July 2022
Important Updates
Public Service Loan Forgiveness – Individual nonprofit staff with student loans should take action now to see if you qualify for forgiveness under the temporarily PSLF waiver ...
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 ...