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A Message From Laura and The Board
A Message from Laura
 Dear Nonprofit Community,
 With a mix of emotions, I am writing to share that I plan to retire from serving as Executive Director of the Nonprofit Association of Washington ...
Member Spotlight: YAMA (Yakima Music en Acción) – Walking the Talk with Leadership and Equity
Yakima Music en Acción, called YAMA by their community, looks like an after-school music program on the surface. With three youth orchestras, they provide a space for third through 12th graders, ...
Silver Linings to Going Virtual
We're working hard to keep you connected to your peers across the state. We've brought together experts on advocacy, equity, fundraising, finance, leadership, and transformation. May 19 and ...
Resources for Your Online Fundraising Campaign
Nonprofit life has transformed in the past few months, and so have fundraising strategies. Nonprofits are canceling in-person fundraisers and updating the ways they connect with their ...
Action Alert: Relief & Recovery
Tell our legislators that nonprofits are vital to recovery.
April 2020
Read the full April Connector here.
Join to Show Your Support for Nonprofits
Nonprofits are vital to Washington State communities.
The undersigned organizations call on our elected officials to include nonprofit organizations as a central part of COVID-19 relief and ...
Washington Nonprofits COVID-19 Advocacy Update
Nonprofits are vital to society’s wellbeing. From food and shelter to arts and environmental conservation, we believe that all nonprofits offer essential services—services that must be ...
COVID-19 and Your Nonprofit Finances
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COVID-19 and Your Nonprofit Finances
“We need help to understand our financial picture, determine what federal programs to apply for, and generally work ...
Action Alert: Tell Congress to Include Nonprofits in CARES Act 2.0
Nonprofits are everywhere. The people we serve are everywhere. YOU are everywhere.
Right now, the U.S. Congress is considering further supports for small businesses and nonprofits in response ...
Sample Forms for Volunteers and Clients during COVID-19
Many nonprofits are continuing to operate and provide vital services in their communities during the COVID crisis. Here are sample liability waivers that can be used with volunteers and ...
Navigating CARES Act Assistance Programs
The CARES Act passed by the US Congress last week includes relief for nonprofits. We are working with partners to ensure that nonprofits in Washington get the timeline information they need to ...
How the COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Bill Would Affect Nonprofits
Congressional and Administration negotiators reached agreement on the Phase 3 COVID-19 economic stimulus bill early Wednesday morning and just released the legislative text this hour. The Senate ...