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Letter from Lianna

Letter from Lianna

Are you ready to be bold?
Connector January 2018

Connector January 2018

Read the January 2018 Connector here.
Take a survey so we know more about your needs

Take a survey so we know more about your needs

  Join us in taking and promoting the State of the Nonprofit Sector survey, conducted by the Nonprofit Finance Fund. The survey is the largest national sampling of nonprofit organizations ...
What do you hope to achieve this year? Start there when thinking about what to learn.

What do you hope to achieve this year? Start there when thinking about what to learn.

January is a time when we think about goals, aspirations, new initiatives, and strategy. We hope for success knowing that the busyness of the day-to-day will soon distract us from long term ...
Member Spotlight: NAMI Yakima – Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on a Nonprofit Board

Member Spotlight: NAMI Yakima – Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on a Nonprofit Board

Why work for greater diversity, equity, and inclusion on a nonprofit board? What are the benefits? NAMI Yakima can answer that. With their transformed board, community relationship improved, ...
January 2018 Public Policy Update: New Tax Law, Legislature Back in Session

January 2018 Public Policy Update: New Tax Law, Legislature Back in Session

The new year is upon us, which means legislators are back to work and it is time for nonprofits to start considering what this year’s public policy landscape has in store. Below are key issues ...
Webinar: How the New Federal Tax Law Impacts Charitable Nonprofits

Webinar: How the New Federal Tax Law Impacts Charitable Nonprofits

Now What: How the New Federal Tax Law Impacts Charitable Nonprofits National Webinar: Thursday, January 11, 2018 at 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM Pacific. The federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, enacted just ...
Connector December 2017

Connector December 2017

Read the December 2017 Connector here.
ACTION ALERT: Kill the Bill and Start Over

ACTION ALERT: Kill the Bill and Start Over

Good News: The proposed repeal of the Johnson Amendment is excluded from the final tax bill. The Senate Parliamentarian excluded the provision because it violated the Senate rules for the bill. ...
Interested in joining our board?

Interested in joining our board?

We are happy to hear from individuals who may be interested in serving on the Washington Nonprofits’ Board of Directors or one of our board committees.  We are seeking leaders with strong ...
ACTION ALERT: It’s Not Over Yet – Call Congress ASAP on Tax Reform

ACTION ALERT: It’s Not Over Yet – Call Congress ASAP on Tax Reform

News reports indicate that a deal on tax reform has been reached in principal, however the details are still being negotiated. Conference Committee members are trying to avoid unnecessary ...
December Public Policy Update: Stay Current on Tax Reform; Legislative Session Preview

December Public Policy Update: Stay Current on Tax Reform; Legislative Session Preview

The final few weeks of 2017 have seen a lot of action on issues impacting nonprofit organizations. Below is a brief roundup of the key issues that your organization should be aware of: Stay Up ...
The secret behind the toolkits

The secret behind the toolkits

Ever wonder what goes into developing Washington Nonprofits' nationally (and internationally!) acclaimed toolkits? We are excited to be participating in Learning • Technology • Design, a virtual ...