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Member Spotlight: Communities in Schools Benton-Franklin

Member Spotlight: Communities in Schools Benton-Franklin

When the pandemic forced schools in Washington to close in March 2020, many district and school leaders worked quickly to plan for and address the needs of students alongside nonprofit ...
2020 Nonprofit Learning

2020 Nonprofit Learning

We have so many workshops and webinars planned for 2020! Will we see you at one of them? We're bringing Boards in Gear, Finance Unlocked for Nonprofits, and Let's Go Legal to cities across the ...
Washington Nonprofits Membership Update

Washington Nonprofits Membership Update

Coming in January of 2020, Washington Nonprofits membership dues will be slightly adjusted. As the nonprofit sector in Washington grows, we are updating and simplifying our membership program so ...
Member Spotlight: Morningside – The Transforming Power of Work

Member Spotlight: Morningside – The Transforming Power of Work

How many times have you been asked at a party, “So what do you do?” Work is a central connector to your community. For individuals with disabilities, having this connection can be especially ...
7 Perfect Reasons to Budget for Professional Development

7 Perfect Reasons to Budget for Professional Development

Take a breath and think about your strategic priorities for 2020. What would you like to accomplish? Is there a skill you need to move your mission forward? You may need to justify professional ...
What Do Washington State’s New Overtime Pay Rules Mean for Nonprofits?

What Do Washington State’s New Overtime Pay Rules Mean for Nonprofits?

Employees, including those working for nonprofits, who earn salaries under this threshold must earn overtime for any hours worked over 40 in one week. I know this change presents a challenge to ...

Resources for Leaders

Our partner the Community Consulting Partnership (CCP) is offering two types of support to nonprofits: Consulting support for nonprofit organizations in the Puget Sound region Free executive ...
What Makes People Care?

What Makes People Care?

Think about the last, great novel you read. For me, it’s Red Mars by Kim Stanley Robinson. I would describe it as a space opera, political thriller, and environmental treatise all in one. Two ...
Member Spotlight: Port Townsend Marine Science Center – How sea stars and abalone create community engagement

Member Spotlight: Port Townsend Marine Science Center – How sea stars and abalone create community engagement

The Port Townsend Marine Science Center (PTMSC) protects endangered species, advocates for marine life, provides education through school programs and events, connects the community to the local ...
Action Alert: Fundraising Tax Exemption Close to Expiring – Write Your House Members Today

Action Alert: Fundraising Tax Exemption Close to Expiring – Write Your House Members Today

Picture this scenario: Your nonprofit is hosting a gala with a silent auction. You and your fellow staff members are overwhelmed with all the craziness of working the event while your guests are ...
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