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Washington Nonprofits COVID-19 Advocacy Update

Washington Nonprofits COVID-19 Advocacy Update

Nonprofits are vital to society’s wellbeing. From food and shelter to arts and environmental conservation, we believe that all nonprofits offer essential services—services that must be ...
Action Alert: Tell Congress to Include Nonprofits in CARES Act 2.0

Action Alert: Tell Congress to Include Nonprofits in CARES Act 2.0

Nonprofits are everywhere. The people we serve are everywhere. YOU are everywhere. Right now, the U.S. Congress is considering further supports for small businesses and nonprofits in response ...
Navigating CARES Act Assistance Programs

Navigating CARES Act Assistance Programs

The CARES Act passed by the US Congress last week includes relief for nonprofits. We are working with partners to ensure that nonprofits in Washington get the timeline information they need to access these benefits.
How the COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Bill Would Affect Nonprofits

How the COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Bill Would Affect Nonprofits

Congressional and Administration negotiators reached agreement on the Phase 3 COVID-19 economic stimulus bill early Wednesday morning and just released the legislative text this hour. The Senate and House hope to pass the $2 trillion legislation as quickly as possible.
Join Us in Sending a Message that Nonprofits Must Be Included in COVID-19 Relief and Recovery

Join Us in Sending a Message that Nonprofits Must Be Included in COVID-19 Relief and Recovery

Sign our joint letter: Dear Elected Officials of Washington State, To support the wellbeing of our state’s nonprofit infrastructure, we recommend that you include nonprofits in all relief and recovery funding that is available in our state. We request a virtual meeting with you this week to share more information about the critical role nonprofits are playing in the COVID-19 response across the state and discuss opportunities to provide needed support for this vital work and include nonprofits in creating the solutions.
An Open Letter to Public Officials in  Washington State Regarding Coronavirus Response

An Open Letter to Public Officials in Washington State Regarding Coronavirus Response

Dear Public Officials, Thank you for your work to ensure the safety and health of Washington’s residents during the coronavirus pandemic. We are grateful for your leadership and proud to work ...
Member Spotlight: Three advocacy stories

Member Spotlight: Three advocacy stories

Every year nonprofit leaders from across Washington come together in Olympia for the Annual Nonprofit Legislative Reception. They often meet with their legislators earlier in the day and then ...
Action Alert: Don’t Let The Fundraising Tax Exemption Expire!

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

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

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.

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