February 2020
Read the full February Connector here.
Advocacy
Action Alert: Don’t Let The Fundraising Tax Exemption Expire!
Unless you want to collect taxes at your next fundraising gala, please take 3 minutes now to support House Bill 1808.
The nonprofit and library fundraising exemption is set to expire this ...
2019 Year in Review
January is a time to look back and look ahead. Last year at this time, I called out some key issues to watch in 2019. Here’s a reminder of what I said and where we are now, one year later.
As the Legislative Session Begins, We’re Keeping an Eye on the Bills
The 2020 Washington state legislative session has begun. We are watching for bills that affect nonprofits and will let you know what actions you can take. Here are a few issues that have already come to our attention.
December 2019
View the full December Connector here.
Member Spotlight: Morningside – The Transforming Power of Work
How many times have you been asked at a party, “So what do you do?” Work is a central connector to your community. For individuals with disabilities, having this connection can be especially ...
What Do Washington State’s New Overtime Pay Rules Mean for Nonprofits?
Employees, including those working for nonprofits, who earn salaries under this threshold must earn overtime for any hours worked over 40 in one week. I know this change presents a challenge to most of us, particularly outside the Seattle metropolitan area. We face rising labor costs and funding levels that are not keeping pace. On the positive side, this could move us toward better compensation in the sector and less burnout.
Action Alert: Fundraising Tax Exemption Close to Expiring – Write Your House Members Today
Picture this scenario: Your nonprofit is hosting a gala with a silent auction. You and your fellow staff members are overwhelmed with all the craziness of working the event while your guests are ...
October 2019
Read the full October 2019 Connector here.
September 2019
Read the full September 2019 Connector here.
New law prohibits asking about a job applicant’s salary history
As of July 28, 2019, there is a Washington State law that affects all nonprofits with employees. Governor Jay Inslee signed a new law that prohibits employers from asking job applicants ...
August 2019
Read the full August 2019 Connector here.
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