Equity & Access

It’s time to collaborate more, not less.

It’s time to collaborate more, not less.

What does it mean to collaborate right now? This was the question among a team of nonprofit state association CEOs at a recent meeting. As we all leaned into the conversation, Laurie commented, ...
How Do We Recruit More Diverse Candidates?

How Do We Recruit More Diverse Candidates?

Q: We have a unique job posting and are looking to broaden our reach. Any insights or recommendations for outlets to post to would be greatly appreciated. A: Washington Nonprofits recently ...
Three Simple Tips for a More Accessible Online Presence

Three Simple Tips for a More Accessible Online Presence

As disability awareness increases, communicators are working hard to understand how to make online content more accessible. As a communicator who is just beginning to understand the ...
Call Outs in the Nonprofit Sector

Call Outs in the Nonprofit Sector

In the last few months, I see turmoil and conflict erupting in a number of nonprofits. These conflicts involve equity concerns, generational differences, disaffected staff members, and ...
Good Compensation Data Is Hard to Find

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.
Update to the Community

Update to the Community

Washington Nonprofits is the statewide association of nonprofits. Washington Nonprofits makes sure nonprofits have what they need to succeed through learning, advocacy, and collaboration. ...
Valuing and Supporting Executive Directors

Valuing and Supporting Executive Directors

Executive Directors (EDs) face many pressures, including fundraising, leading the staff team, setting strategy, and maintaining relationships with many donors, funders, partners, and community ...
Member Spotlight: YAMA (Yakima Music en Acción) – Walking the Talk with Leadership and Equity

Member Spotlight: YAMA (Yakima Music en Acción) – Walking the Talk with Leadership and Equity

Yakima Music en Acción, called YAMA by their community, looks like an after-school music program on the surface. With three youth orchestras, they provide a space for third through 12th graders, ...
Silver Linings to Going Virtual

Silver Linings to Going Virtual

We're working hard to keep you connected to your peers across the state. We've brought together experts on advocacy, equity, fundraising, finance, leadership, and transformation. May 19 and 20 will be packed with high-quality learning, including emerging issues.
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.

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