Blog
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. […]
Legal issues
Policy Updates
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. […]
Policy Updates
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. […]
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Online Trainings and Events
Washington Nonprofits is committed to providing access to high quality learning for our colleagues across Washington. Each year we organize OVER 150 ONLINE COURSES, designed to deliver practical skills and tools on key topics, such as nonprofit board, finance, legal basics, and fundraising. 9/23 – 10/21: Strategic Planning in Nonprofits – 3-PART SERIES 9/24: The Leadership Lab 10/1 – 10/8: Build A Movement! – 2-PART ADVOCACY COURSE 10/6: Washington Nonprofits Policy Advisory conference call 10/7: One River Nonprofit Network meeting 10/13: Ferry & Stevens County Nonprofit Network meeting 10/14: Finance Unlocked for Nonprofits 10/15: So your board meetings are virtual […]