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The Connector October 2023
2019 Year in Review
January is a time to look back and look ahead. Last year at this time, I called out some key issues to watch in 2019. Here’s a reminder of what I said and where we are now, one year later.
Washington Nonprofits is hiring!
Director of Policy & Communications: This position is a key member of the Washington Nonprofits leadership team. The Director of Policy & Communications will lead Washington Nonprofits’ ...
TrendWatch: Transfer of Wealth Study from Innovia Foundation
To counter the narrative of scarcity in rural communities, Innovia Foundation commissioned a transfer of wealth study in June 2019. Innovia serves the 10 counties of Eastern Washington and 10 ...
As the Legislative Session Begins, We’re Keeping an Eye on the Bills
The 2020 Washington state legislative session has begun. We are watching for bills that affect nonprofits and will let you know what actions you can take. Here are a few issues that have already ...
Member Spotlight: Phoenix Conservancy – Working for flora, fauna, and humans
Washingtonians know how fortunate we are to live in a state
with a beautiful and varied landscape. We also know that non-indigenous
settlers have seriously altered that landscape. The Palouse ...
Hot off the Presses: Safety and Health in Nonprofits Toolkit
Your people matter.
So let’s make sure you have the information and tools to protect them and follow the law.
Nonprofit people are all about the work. We roll up our sleeves and do what needs ...
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
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 ...
December 2019
View the full December Connector here.
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
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?
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 ...