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The Connector | February 2026
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Letter from Laura – December 2022
Dear Nonprofit Colleagues,
Usually I use this space to share with you how NAWA is here for all nonprofits, but this month, I'm asking you to be here for us. We need you to invest in us ...

The Connector – November 2022
In this issue, we explore the enhanced and refreshed Nonprofit Fundamental Series, and meet NAWA's new Policy Director, Tiffany Brace!

Letter from Laura – November 2022
Dear Nonprofit Colleagues,
That drop in volunteers and donors is not just at your nonprofit.
In the wake of the mid-term elections, I’d like to share some new data on nonprofit participation. ...

The Connector – October 2022
Check out the October Connector! We discuss what Reinventing Board Governance can look like, offer opportunities to engage with your peers at Nonprofit Office Hours, and more.

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 ...

The Connector – September 2022
Meet our new staff, check out the free Nonprofit Fundamental Series, and learn about two funding opportunities for nonprofit staff.

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!

The Connector – July 2022
The July 2022 Connector covers important nonprofit policy updates, and takes a look backward while looking forward strategically. We also celebrate our 1 year Slack-iversary!

Letter from Laura – July 2022
Dear Nonprofit Colleague,
As I write to you today, democracy is on my mind. It is not always acknowledged that nonprofits are central to and interdependent with democracy—only democratic ...

Washington Nonprofit Handbook 2022 Edition
The Washington Nonprofit Handbook, 2022 Edition, is published by our partner Communities Rise! During the 2021 Washington Legislative Session, SB 5034 was introduced and passed, modernizing the ...

Looking Back, Looking Forward
NAWA has a new brand, and we are in the process of creating a new strategic plan. To envision the future, we are reviewing our past and getting community input in the present.
We’ve come a long ...

Policy Updates – July 2022
Important Updates
Public Service Loan Forgiveness – Individual nonprofit staff with student loans should take action now to see if you qualify for forgiveness under the temporarily PSLF waiver ...
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