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Action Alert: Government Contracting Reform
Join 100+ Washington nonprofits in calling for common sense changes to nonprofit government contracting.
New Nonprofit Network in northeast Washington!
Nonprofit staff, board members, and volunteers in the northeast corner of the state were eager to learn more and to collaborate locally after attending a training in the spring, led by Nancy ...
Member Spotlight: Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho – Membership in a Time of Civic Decline
Let’s talk about membership. Membership organizations, like churches, fraternities, and other civic clubs, have seen decreases in member numbers over the last three decades. Research points to ...
Upcoming Learning Calendar
We have so many workshops and webinars planned for the 2019-2020 learning year, where do we begin?!
Starting in September, join us for a Fall of Fundraising - five online courses ...
ACTION ALERT: Comment to Legislators on Overtime Pay
Nonprofits across Washington will be significantly impacted by a pending overtime proposal under consideration right now. Find out how you can comment and take action by clicking here.
July 2019
Read the full July 2019 Connector here.
2019 Conferences Impact Report
Washington Nonprofits is proud of the success of both of our 2019 conferences. You can read more about them by clicking on the impact reports below.
Washington State Nonprofit ...
2018-2019 Learning Year in Review
In the 2018-2019 academic year, Washington Nonprofits produced over 140 trainings, reaching nearly 9,000 nonprofit professionals across the state and online. We have even more planned for the ...
Member Spotlight: Edith Bishel Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired – Dinner in the Dark
A Different Kind of Dinner
Imagine you are attending a nonprofit fundraiser. You have your best gala clothes on and are eyeing the items available for auction. A local chef has meticulously ...
2019 Summer Reading Picks
pictured: person reading on a beach
Get to know the Washington Nonprofits Board and Staff members by hearing what we're reading this summer. Maybe your next favorite book is on this ...
Are You Ready to Weigh in on Overtime Pay?
Washington State’s Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) issued its new overtime pay proposal. Official public hearings on the proposal begin next week, so read on to learn how you can ...
June 2019
Read the full June 2019 Connector here.
Member Spotlight: Ocean Shores Food Bank – Listening to volunteers, a nonprofit’s secret strength
Like many nonprofits, the Ocean Shores Food Bank (OSFB) is an all volunteer run organization. Volunteers handle every task, from stocking shelves to assisting clients to raising money and ...