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Preparing to Hire Your Nonprofit’s First Employee
The Office of the Secretary of State records show over 62,000 registered nonprofit corporations in Washington. Most nonprofits are small, volunteer-run organizations. The milestone of preparing ...
February 2021 Connector
The Connector looks this month at the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic as well as a new FAQ about alcohol at silent auctions for when we are able to return to in person events. But this year we invite ...
You can now include alcohol at online silent auctions
UPDATE: This article reflects a temporary rule that has since been updated. Please see the current rules.
Transitioning your fundraiser to a virtual platform last year was hard. We heard many ...
2021 Volunteer Managers Cohort
This is the landing page for the 2021 Volunteer Managers Cohort! Thanks to funding from Serve Washington, Washington Nonprofits will continue serving volunteer managers with three convenings of ...
January 2021 Connector
Welcome to the new year! To start the new year we have a new post about how to start a nonprofit in Washington. After, we explore an exercise in active listening, more important than ever as we ...
When Members of Their Community Weren’t Getting Public Health Information, These Nonprofits Came Together To Change It
When it’s a matter of public health, getting information out is critical.So, when Spanish-speaking residents of Grays Harbor weren’t receiving timely information about the Coronavirus pandemic, ...
So, You Want to Start a Nonprofit…
Since the pandemic started, several people per week have been asking me how to start a nonprofit. Often, they want to know how fast they can secure tax-exempt status. Your generous and ...
COVID Relief Bill Update
What nonprofits need to know about the latest COVID Relief bill passed by Congress.
Action Alert: COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan for Nonprofit Workers
The Washington State Department of Health has released their current COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan, which is currently open for comment and feedback.
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 ...