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Proposed Census Rule Could Leave Washington Communities Undercounted: Nonprofits Urged to Speak Up 

Proposed Census Rule Could Leave Washington Communities Undercounted: Nonprofits Urged to Speak Up 

A proposed federal rule could change who is counted in the 2030 Census and which demographic questions are asked. Public comments are due November 2, 2026. Learn what’s at stake for Washington nonprofits and how to take action.
What Washington’s September 2026 Economic Forecast Means for Nonprofits 

What Washington’s September 2026 Economic Forecast Means for Nonprofits 

Washington’s September 2026 economic and revenue forecast shows a relatively stable outlook for nonprofits, though there are some mixed signals. The state economy is expected to keep growing, ...
Charitable Deduction in the Millionaires Tax: What You Need to Know 

Charitable Deduction in the Millionaires Tax: What You Need to Know 

Grounding The Millionaires Tax, passed by the Legislature in 2026, is a 9.9% tax on income over $1 million. It will be paid by about 22,000 of the wealthiest households in Washington State. The ...
Public Student Loan Forgiveness: What You Need to Know  

Public Student Loan Forgiveness: What You Need to Know  

Public Service Loan Forgiveness allows borrowers who work full time for nonprofits and government agencies to have their outstanding debt forgiven tax-free on Federal Direct Loans, after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan.
Mail-In Voting Update: Washington’s August Primary

Mail-In Voting Update: Washington’s August Primary

August 4 is Primary Election Day. And mail-in voting is still alive and well in Washington state, for now. Thanks to an unexpected decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in late June (Watson v RNC), ...
Stop Sweeping Changes to Overhaul Federal Grants

Stop Sweeping Changes to Overhaul Federal Grants

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) are proposing changes to overhaul the set of rules, known as the Uniform Guidance, governing federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other monetary ...
Washington’s Millionaires’ Tax: Impact on Nonprofits

Washington’s Millionaires’ Tax: Impact on Nonprofits

Washington's SB 6346 — a proposed 9.9% tax on household income above $1 million — passed the state Senate in February, and after a recent all-night debate, the House approved the bill on March ...
Government Shutdowns Hurt Nonprofits

Government Shutdowns Hurt Nonprofits

Nonprofits meet real needs in real time across Washington communities. They are there in moments of crisis—providing disaster relief during wildfires and floods, offering shelter and safety in ...
HB 1184: Exemption From Overtime Provisions

HB 1184: Exemption From Overtime Provisions

The 2025 Legislative Session starts today and we already have an action for you to take! I've heard from many of you personally about how hard the dramatic increases to the overtime-exempt ...
H.R. 9495 ALERT: The Fight Isn’t Over

H.R. 9495 ALERT: The Fight Isn’t Over

H.R. 9495 just passed the House last week and heads to the Senate. Even if the Senate does not pass it, the bill is likely to return in 2025, when the makeup of Congress shifts.   According to ...
H.R.9495 and the Impact on Nonprofits

H.R.9495 and the Impact on Nonprofits

While the election is over, the fight to protect the nonprofit sector is just beginning. Please donate to support advocacy work and to keep nonprofits thriving.The Nonprofit Association of ...
From Vision to Reality: The Birth and Growth of the Nonprofit Association of Washington

From Vision to Reality: The Birth and Growth of the Nonprofit Association of Washington

Nonprofit Association of Washington (NAWA), formerly known as Washington Nonprofits, the state’s association for nonprofit organizations, has played a pivotal role in advocating for and ...
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