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2023 Nonprofit Workforce Survey Results
The 2023 Nonprofit Workforce Survey Results: Communities Suffer as the Nonprofit Workforce Shortage Crisis Continues was released today by the National Council of Nonprofits. This report describes the continuing shortage of workers and resulting impact to our communities: service cuts, longer wait lists for services, and stress and burnout for remaining employees. It also contains recommendations for individual organizations and policy solutions to improve our situation.
December 2020 Connector
Read the full December 2020 Connector here.
How Nonprofit Leaders Are Feeling About 2021
2020 has been a challenging year for nonprofits in Washington. As the new year approaches, we asked nonprofit leaders across the state to share how they’re feeling about the end of year and what ...
Are you keeping up with changing wage rates and HR compliance requirements?
Minimum wage and overtime threshold levels now rise with inflation every year in Washington state. Make sure you are complying by paying your staff above these levels starting on January 1, ...
Resources for Giving Tuesday
#GivingTuesday, celebrated every year on the Tuesday following American Thanksgiving, is December 1, 2020. Many nonprofits that depend on generous donations during the holiday season will be ...
November 2020 Connector
Read the full November Connector here.
What Does the Election Mean for Nonprofits in Washington?
The 2020 election has (finally) come to a close and a great deal happened in the state and the nation. Let’s start with outcomes relevant for nonprofits.
Good Compensation Data Is Hard to Find
People often come to us for guidance on how much they should pay employees and contractors. If your 501(c)(3) organization files an IRS Form 990, then you are required to report executive compensation.
How Nonprofits Can Respond to the Election
Resources for election week and what comes next.
October 2020 Connector
Read the full October 2020 Connector here.
Are you prepared for the new state overtime rules?
It’s budgeting season in a year like no other. For those of us without psychic ability and a crystal ball, how do we plan for 2021? There are many things to consider, but I want to lead with a ...
The Town is Gone
When fires overtook Whitman County, the community came together to respond.
Action Alert: Arts & Culture Funding
Relief grants now available for arts and cultural nonprofits
Dear Colleague,
Yesterday, the Washington State Arts Commission (ArtsWA) in coordination with the Washington State Department ...