We’re excited to welcome Seitel Systems to the NAWA community! 🎉 This Seattle-based IT consulting firm has been delivering trusted, local managed IT services to support nonprofits and mission-driven organizations. We’re thrilled to have their expert, caring approach in our network!

Nonprofit news you can use in the November Connector Newsletter. SB5814 updates, Season of Giving, PSLF, and more inside. us5.campaign-archive.com?u=b98650ebcf...

It's the last day to apply to Allen Family Philanthropies for the Creative Youth Development www.allenphilanthropies.org/creative-you... Request for Proposals (RFP), and Letters of Interest are due 11/19 at 12 pm PST! Questions? Email [email protected] for more info

Last chance to take part! The Pacific Northwest Nonprofit Compensation & Benefits Survey closes Nov 14. Your input helps ensure fair pay data across our region. Participants receive the final report free. boisestate.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

While funding cuts to nonprofits get widespread attention, similar cuts in Indigenous nonprofits have received less coverage, and have required strategic readjustment. nonprofitquarterly.org/an-indigenou... @steve-npq.bsky.social @ndncollective.bsky.social

Compliance doesn't have to be boring 👀 "Let's Go Legal" breaks down nonprofit essentials like you're learning to drive: registration, legal rules, funding, team protection, board governance & advocacy growth 🚗💨 Stop guessing. Start leading with confidence. Register: nonprofitwa.org/event/online...

The Fall Innovation Summit is only 8 days away! Get registered today at nonprofitwa.org/event/online...

We’re delighted to welcome Holdings to the NAWA community! 🎉 With a platform tailored for nonprofits, combining banking, expense-tracking, debit cards, real-time visibility, and built-in audit readiness. Welcome aboard!

The spooky delights have transitioned into fall coziness. Here is what is on deck for November at NAWA. Register for these upcoming events and more at nonprofitwa.org/calendar Music: Regular Fun by Surf Ninja

Whether your nonprofit is just starting or is long established, getting your board in gear can help put your organization on a clear path forward. nonprofitwa.org/event/shelto...

Join QuickBooks® Made Easy™ for Nonprofits, November 4th - 6th, for A 3-day webinar series teaching seven and a half hours of vital QuickBooks information specifically for non-profit organizations. Please Note: This webinar is for users of QuickBooks Online Version. nonprofitwa.org/event/quickb...

Fundraising is a team effort! Join us in Walla Walla on Nov. 5 for a free, hands-on workshop on building a culture of generosity and sustainable fundraising. A light lunch is included. Special thanks to Sherwood Trust for sponsoring this event. FREE 10 AM–2 PM 🔗 nonprofitwa.org/event/walla-...

GoFundMe agreed to major changes after backlash from the nonprofit world. Nonprofits pushed for accountability — and it worked. 👀 Unclaimed pages are coming down 🚫 SEO’s off + deindexing in progress ✅ Pages will be opt-in only THIS is Collective Action in real time! 🔗 https://rebrand.ly/5be19a

Just in!! Join us on, October 29th from 2 pm - 4 pm PT for a webinar with the Department of Revenue on ESSB 5814 and how it impacts nonprofits. https://nonprofitwa.org/event/online-essb-5814-services-newly-subject-to-retail-sales-tax/ This webinar will not be recorded. #ESSB5814

We’re closely watching the federal shutdown and its impact on SNAP benefits. We’re deeply concerned about how this affects nonprofits serving food-insecure communities across Washington. If your organization is being impacted, we want to hear from you. Please tag or share with nonprofits affected.

As an Executive Director, you’re responsible for more than just reading financial reports — you’re expected to lead with them. Join us for this valuable training on November 4th from 9 - 11 am PT, led by certified public accountant Mike Travis nonprofitwa.org/event/online...

Increase your basic nonprofit finance knowledge and be ready to apply what you learned right away with Finance Unlocked for Nonprofits. Join us on October 30th online from 12 pm - 2 pm nonprofitwa.org/event/online...

The Compensation Survey is back! Details for nonprofits on the government shutdown and more spookiness inside the October Connector Newsletter mailchi.mp/nonprofitwa/...

Hiring for impact? 🌎 Reach mission-driven talent on @macs-list.bsky.social. NAWA members save 30% on their first job post! rebrand.ly/mac-list-NAW... Not a NAWA member yet? rebrand.ly/mac-list-NYM Join today: nonprofitwa.org/membership

Nonprofit comms pros! Connect, collaborate & share wins at the last Meeting of the Marketing Minds of 2025! 🗓 Oct 29, 12:30–1:30 PM (PT) 💻 Online via Zoom (not recorded) Free to join → nonprofitwa.org/event/online...

💡 Ready to land your first grant? Join our free Grantwriting Basics Workshop on October 23rd! Learn how to find funders, write persuasive proposals & boost your nonprofit’s confidence. ☕ Coffee + snacks included! 👉 nonprofitwa.org/event/hoquia...

Welcome, The People’s Community Empowerment Institute (PCE Institute) to the NAWA community! 🎉 @pceinstitute.bsky.social equips individuals and organizations with education, training, and nonprofit consulting to build justice, equity, and grassroots power across communities. Welcome aboard!

🚨 The federal grant landscape is shifting — and with a government shutdown underway, nonprofits need to be ready. Join the National Council of Nonprofits on Monday, October 6 at 3:00 pm ET for a national webinar on what nonprofits need to know and do. bit.ly/3Kalb21 @policy.nonprofitwa.org

Well… October has landed 👀 Some important updates: SB 5814 begins, and the federal government has shut down. Read more at nonprofitwa.org/news Register for October events nonprofitwa.org/events Music:"Southern Gothic" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) CC: By Attr 4.0 Lic @policy.nonprofitwa.org

We’re excited to welcome Solid Chops Accounting to the NAWA community! 🎉 With 20+ years of experience, they help progressive nonprofits streamline finances so leaders can focus on impact. Welcome aboard, Solid Chops! Join the network at nonprofitwa.org/membership #NAWABusinessMember

Nonprofit leaders—are you ready to level up your strategy? Join us Oct 8 in Walla Walla for Strategic Planning in Nonprofits (SPiN), a full-day workshop to give you the tools + confidence to build a plan that fits your org. 🕘 9 AM–3 PM PT Details + registration nonprofitwa.org/event/walla-...

We’re thrilled to welcome Alchemy Consultation & Training Services to the NAWA community! Alchemy Consultation & Training Services offers powerful coaching, business strategy, capacity-building, and interim leadership services We’re excited to have their human-centered approach in our network!🎉

Political violence has no place in America. Our strength lies in debate, persuasion, and the ballot box. Read and share Diane Yentel’s full statement condemning the escalating rhetoric against nonprofits and calling for unity and healing: bit.ly/3IgB2M6

Learn more about ESSB 5814, know your congressional district, updates from NCN, and collective wellbeing in this month's issue of The Connector mailchi.mp/nonprofitwa/...

🪐 Your horoscope? Doesn’t matter. 🌞 Mercury in retrograde? Still doesn’t matter. ✨ The stars agree on ONE thing: register to vote or update your registration. Don’t let your ex or Congress decide your future for you. 🗳️ www.sos.wa.gov/elections#vo... #NationalVoterRegistrationDay #VoteReady

We’re delighted to welcome Little Green Light back to the NAWA community! ✨ Little Green Light is a powerful, flexible donor-management & fundraising CRM built for small to midsize nonprofits. Welcome back, Little Green Light!

We’re happy to welcome CoDesign Works PLLC to the NAWA community! 🎉 CoDesign Works combines sharp legal expertise and strategic consulting to support changemakers—especially nonprofits, foundations, and government agencies. Welcome aboard!

We’re falling in love with all the opportunities available in September and think you will, too! Here’s what’s going on at NAWA over September Music: Happy Now (instrumental), by Above Envy Description: A video showcasing September events at the Nonprofit Association of Washington

The response to this survey has been fantastic! We’d love to hear from even more of the nonprofit community before it closes on August 31 at 11:59 p.m. Whether you’re a NAWA member or not, your voice matters! Please be assured that all responses will be kept confidential. tfaforms.com/5184454

We’re excited to welcome Antioch University to the NAWA community! 🎉 Since 1852, Antioch University has advanced justice-centered education that empowers learners to drive change. Welcome aboard!

Board meetings don’t have to be boring. 😉 Join us Sept 17 | 9 am–1 pm in Republic, WA, and learn how to supercharge your nonprofit board’s impact. Clear direction. Bold leadership. Register today at nonprofitwa.org/event/republ...

We’re delighted to welcome Caritas Law Group back to the NAWA network! With over 20 years of expertise in nonprofit law, they provide creative, accessible counsel for organizations of all sizes—supporting nonprofits, donors, and more. Welcome Back Caritas Law Group, PC!

No one should have to wonder where their next meal is coming from. Across the country, nonprofits are making sure families have food on the table. Tell Congress: our communities need nonprofits. #NonprofitsGetItDone NonprofitsGetItDone.org

Get the Scoop: Catch up on the latest buzz at NAWA and happenings around the Washington nonprofit sector in the August Connector Newsletter. mailchi.mp/nonprofitwa/...

As Washington lawmakers ease barriers to build more housing across the state, fire officials warn of an “unintended circumstance” making their jobs more difficult in some communities. #waleg washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/08/18/w...

In these turbulent political times, you know what nonprofit work looks like. If you work at a nonprofit, Building Movement Project’s #RacetoLead survey turns your lived experience into data that drives change. 📊 Share your story. Shape what comes next. bit.ly/RTL2025-NAWA

Nonprofit boards run better when everyone’s in gear. 🚗💨 Join us in Puyallup on Aug 28 for a workshop (12–4 pm) + networking (4–5 pm). Lunch included! For board members, EDs & staff—new or experienced. nonprofitwa.org/event/pierce... FREE thanks to the Ben B. Cheney Foundation.

Nonprofit Association of Washington Survey We are reaching out to better understand how current political developments are affecting your organization. Your responses will remain confidential www.tfaforms.com/5184454

Advertising opportunities are now available through NAWA! Learn more about ad options at rebrand.ly/NAWAads Members save more!

We’ve been watering all summer, and August is about to pop! Here’s what events are blooming at NAWA! Register today at nonprofitwa.org/events Music: Feelings by Fasion Description: A video showcasing August events at the Nonprofit Association of Washington

How, in these chaotic times, does a nonprofit think through responsibly sunsetting their organization? This session on July 30th from 9:00AM – 10:15AM PT by Nonprofit Association of Oregon will help answer questions and provide a framework nonprofitwa.org/event/online...

The quarterly Meeting of the Marketing Minds gathering is happening this Wednesday from 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm! Free to attend, and anyone who works in or deals with comms and marketing in their role in the nonprofit sector in Washington State is welcome! nonprofitwa.org/event/online...

🔌 Welcome Puget Sound Energy (PSE) to the NAWA network! As Washington State’s largest electric and natural gas utility, Puget Sound Energy has a proven mix of community focus and clean energy innovation. Join the network today at nonprofitwa.org/membership

We’re pleased to welcome Justice Studio to the NAWA community! 🎉 Based in Seattle, Justice Studio is led by attorney Carrie Basas— offering values‑based governance tailored for nonprofits and foundations across Washington State. Join the network today at nonprofitwa.org/membership

We’re thrilled to welcome back Spark the Fire Grant Writing Classes to the NAWA network! Spark the Fire Grant Writing Classes provides award‑winning programs that offer step‑by‑step training in grant writing, with personalized feedback. Join the network today at nonprofitwa.org/membership