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NAWA Has a New Office
Nonprofit Association of Washington (NAWA) is excited to announce that we have a new Seattle office, sub-leased from Girl Scouts of Western Washington (GSWW). NAWA’s new address:5601 6th Ave. S, ...

Health Insurance Options for Small Nonprofits
Q: We have fewer than 5 employees. How can we provide health insurance benefits for them?
A: Many of us have health on our minds. The health insurance market is confusing, so I asked three ...

November 2021 Connector
This month we have a reminder that minimum wage changes are coming and what it means for nonprofit employers. There is also an open survey regarding the labor shortage in the nonprofit sector ...

Are You Ready for 2022 Minimum Wage Changes?
As you prepare your nonprofit’s 2022 budget, have you ensured that all your employees meet the minimum hourly wage as well as the minimum salary threshold for any overtime exempt employees? In ...

October 2021 Connector
This month we are excited to share our new report, the 2021 Nonprofit Economic Impact Report! Learn about the impact of nonprofits in Washington and how the sector has change from 2017 to 2020. ...

Juneteenth: Beyond June 19
Read Juneteenth: Beyond June 19 Here.

Return to Work?
We know that reopening is on your mind, and we want to continue to provide useful resources to guide your decisions. In June we hosted a Return to Work webinar and wrote a Washington State ...

Free Coaching for Executive Directors
The Community Consulting Project (CCP) is accepting clients for executive coaching services. The coaches are all experienced practitioners who can help you navigate and lead through ...

September 2021 Connector
We are happy to share a new Learning series, the Nonprofit Office Hours! These sessions will each be focused on a different subject but aimed at answering your questions as well as learning from ...

How Do We Recruit More Diverse Candidates?
Q: We have a unique job posting and are looking to broaden our reach. Any insights or recommendations for outlets to post to would be greatly appreciated.
A: Washington Nonprofits recently ...

Three Simple Tips for a More Accessible Online Presence
As disability awareness increases, communicators are working hard to understand how to make online content more accessible.
As a communicator who is just beginning to understand the ...

August 2021 Connector
We are excited to share our new webpage focused on ARPA with you! It has resources for nonprofits as well as Government leaders to make sure this essential support helps the nonprofit sector. ...

Washington State Department of Commerce (Commerce): Unfamiliar Territory Leads to a Model for Successful Government/Nonprofit Partnership
In the beginning, working with nonprofits was unfamiliar territory for Cheryl Smith, Director of Community Engagement and Outreach with the Washington State Department of Commerce (Commerce). ...