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The Connector | October 2025
The Compensation Survey is back! Details for nonprofits on the government shutdown and more spookiness inside
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Letter from Laura – October 2022
Dear Nonprofit Colleagues,
We all have so much to learn. I am humbled again and again as I continue to learn very important things that improve my practice of nonprofit leadership—things I wish ...
Equity Ambassadors Cohort 2 Report
In 12 weeks, 11 NAWA Equity Ambassadors accomplished big things! During that time, Cohort 2 Equity Ambassadors reached nearly every nonprofit sector/field of service. They increased the ...
We Can Reinvent Board Governance!
The Reinventing Boards Summit affirmed that boards can be reshaped and customized to meet the needs of an individual nonprofit organization, and we can rebuild with values like equity and power ...
The Connector – September 2022
Meet our new staff, check out the free Nonprofit Fundamental Series, and learn about two funding opportunities for nonprofit staff.
Letter from Laura – September 2022
As I write to you, I am still reeling from hearing the news that superstar activist and nonprofit leader Sandy Williams died in a plane crash on September 4. Sandy liked to be behind the scenes, ...
New Event Registration System
You may have noticed our event registration system has changed! If you have questions about how to use the new system, we put together this video to help you navigate registering for NAWA ...
Learning Log: Nonprofit Fundamental Series
Build a solid foundation for your organization through the Nonprofit Fundamentals Series. Strengthen your board’s performance, decision-making, and ability to take action. Through one simple ...
Pullman Nonprofit Coffee Chat
On September 14, NAWA partnered with the Pullman Chamber of Commerce to host the first quarterly Nonprofit Coffee Chat. Held in Pullman, the event brought together nonprofit professionals from ...
The Connector – August 2022
Check out the health of your board of directors, meet the 2nd Cohort of Equity Ambassadors, and more in the August Connector!
Letter from Laura – August 2022
How Healthy is Your Board of Directors?
We hear from members regularly that their boards are inactive, under-performing, or focusing on the wrong things. Yet, we know almost all board members are committed volunteers who desire to add ...
Top Tips to Effectively Support Your DEI Staff
Many nonprofits have hired or are considering hiring one or more Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) specialists to lead efforts to make their organization more equitable. This work can be ...
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