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The Connector, January 2023

January 2021 Connector
Welcome to the new year! To start the new year we have a new post about how to start a nonprofit in Washington. After, we explore an exercise in active listening, more important than ever as we ...

When Members of Their Community Weren’t Getting Public Health Information, These Nonprofits Came Together To Change It
When it’s a matter of public health, getting information out is critical.So, when Spanish-speaking residents of Grays Harbor weren’t receiving timely information about the Coronavirus pandemic, ...

So, You Want to Start a Nonprofit…
Since the pandemic started, several people per week have been asking me how to start a nonprofit. Often, they want to know how fast they can secure tax-exempt status. Your generous and ...
COVID Relief Bill Update
What nonprofits need to know about the latest COVID Relief bill passed by Congress.

Action Alert: COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan for Nonprofit Workers
The Washington State Department of Health has released their current COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan, which is currently open for comment and feedback.

December 2020 Connector
Read the full December 2020 Connector here.

How Nonprofit Leaders Are Feeling About 2021
2020 has been a challenging year for nonprofits in Washington. As the new year approaches, we asked nonprofit leaders across the state to share how they’re feeling about the end of year and what ...

Are you keeping up with changing wage rates and HR compliance requirements?
Minimum wage and overtime threshold levels now rise with inflation every year in Washington state. Make sure you are complying by paying your staff above these levels starting on January 1, ...

Resources for Giving Tuesday
#GivingTuesday, celebrated every year on the Tuesday following American Thanksgiving, is December 1, 2020. Many nonprofits that depend on generous donations during the holiday season will be ...

November 2020 Connector
Read the full November Connector here.

What Does the Election Mean for Nonprofits in Washington?
The 2020 election has (finally) come to a close and a great deal happened in the state and the nation. Let’s start with outcomes relevant for nonprofits.

Good Compensation Data Is Hard to Find
People often come to us for guidance on how much they should pay employees and contractors. If your 501(c)(3) organization files an IRS Form 990, then you are required to report executive compensation.