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The Connector Newsletter October 2024
June 2021 Connector
This month we are learning about compensation in the nonprofit sector, learning from the Ethical Rainmaker Podcast, and a new FAQ on E-Filing your IRS Form 990. We will also be launching a ...
GiveBIG Demonstrates the Benefits of Shifting to Online Giving and Virtual Events
Online giving advances equity and diversity
In Washington, GiveBIG now reaches donors across the state, with nearly a third of the donors and 25% of the participating nonprofits outside King ...
E-Filing IRS Form 990
Q: Help! It’s tax season and our nonprofit is e-filing with the IRS for the first time. What do we do?
A: Thanks to the pandemic, many nonprofits have filed for an extension to complete their ...
Adventures in Compensation
How do nonprofits decide how much to pay their employees? This question is frequently asked of us, and there is not one clear answer. In fact, Washington Nonprofits has struggled to determine ...
Helping people get rides to vaccination appointments
Lyft has partnered with the White House to increase vaccine access in our communities. Starting May 24, they’re funding free rides (up to $15) each way, to and from vaccination appointments.
Call Outs in the Nonprofit Sector
In the last few months, I see turmoil and conflict erupting in a number of nonprofits. These conflicts involve equity concerns, generational differences, disaffected staff members, and ...
April 2021 Connector
We have two major announcements for you! Our Annual Report for 2020 is available and SB 5034, The Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act, has passed and will become law! This law is the first ...
Vaccine Distribution will Include Homeless, Shelter Workers & Volunteers Supporting Homeless
Governor Inslee recently expanded who can get vaccinated starting March 31st. In addition to the groups listed on the graphic, direct service providers in homeless and domestic violence shelters ...
Washington Nonprofits Statement Regarding Anti-Asian Violence
Washington Nonprofits stands in solidarity with our Asian American colleagues, friends, family, and neighbors. While Asian Americans have faced racism throughout our nation’s history, the ...
March 2021 Connector – SPECIAL EDITION
This month we present a special edition of the Connector focused on the Washington State Nonprofit Conference! We are so excited to tell you more about why the virtual conference will be our ...
Another Appeal to Consider a PPP Loan for Your Nonprofit
PPP Loans for Nonprofits
Nonprofits are not taking advantage of PPP loans in large numbers. Why? We know the following factors might be causing some nonprofits not to apply, and here are our ...
COVID Relief Update
The American Rescue Plan Act
March 15, 2021
Additional COVID Relief has been critical to nonprofits across the U.S. and here in Washington State. On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed ...