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The Connector January 2024

The Connector January 2024

Goodbye, Twitter

Goodbye, Twitter

If you’re not entrenched in the latest in the social media wars, you might have missed the changes in Twitter since CEO Elon Musk took over last fall. This change in leadership led to ...
Creating an Employee Handbook that Matches Our Values

Creating an Employee Handbook that Matches Our Values

In December 2022, the Nonprofit Association of Washington board approved new and improved personnel policies designed to move toward the future we would like to see for all nonprofits. We are ...
The Connector, January 2023

The Connector, January 2023

2023 Advocacy Agenda & Legislative Kick-off

2023 Advocacy Agenda & Legislative Kick-off

NAWA has worked with our nonprofit members, partner organizations, and policy committee to develop a strong legislative agenda for the 2023 session. You can see our legislative agenda here. Our ...
Centering Equity in Fundraising

Centering Equity in Fundraising

What does it really mean to bring equity into your fundraising practices, and how do you implement equity-centered fundraising? How do you create a resource development plan and strategies ...
Letter from Laura – January 2023

Letter from Laura – January 2023

Dear Colleagues, Welcome to 2023. I’ve been thinking about what we as a sector need this year, and I have concluded that this is the year for nonprofits to speak up and demand change. I’m riled ...
The Connector – December 2022

The Connector – December 2022

Read the December Connector to learn about the RFP Process for the 2023 Washington State Nonprofit Conference, Moving Boldly, May 17-19, 2023.
Letter from Laura – December 2022

Letter from Laura – December 2022

Dear Nonprofit Colleagues, Usually I use this space to share with you how NAWA is here for all nonprofits, but this month, I'm asking you to be here for us. We need you to invest in us ...
Safety & Health, Workers’ Compensation, & Early Return to Work

Safety & Health, Workers’ Compensation, & Early Return to Work

Keeping workers safe and healthy is an important part of human resources, but we know accidents can still happen in the workplace. Is your nonprofit ready to address an accident or injury when ...
The Connector – November 2022

The Connector – November 2022

In this issue, we explore the enhanced and refreshed Nonprofit Fundamental Series, and meet NAWA's new Policy Director, Tiffany Brace!
Member Spotlight: Communities in Schools Benton-Franklin

Member Spotlight: Communities in Schools Benton-Franklin

When the pandemic forced schools in Washington to close in March 2020, many district and school leaders worked quickly to plan for and address the needs of students alongside nonprofit ...
Letter from Laura – November 2022

Letter from Laura – November 2022

Dear Nonprofit Colleagues, That drop in volunteers and donors is not just at your nonprofit. In the wake of the mid-term elections, I’d like to share some new data on nonprofit participation.  ...
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