Legal issues – Washington Nonprofits

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2019 Year in Review

January 21, 2020 Laura Pierce

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

January 17, 2020 Laura Pierce

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. […]

What Do Washington State’s New Overtime Pay Rules Mean for Nonprofits?

December 11, 2019 Laura Pierce

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. […]

Online Trainings and Events

January 30, 2017 Nancy Bacon

Washington Nonprofits is committed to providing access to high quality learning for our colleagues across Washington. Each year we organize OVER 100 ONLINE COURSES, designed to deliver practical skills and tools on key topics, such as nonprofit board, finance, legal basics, and fundraising. Next Level Nonprofit – 3-PART ONLINE PROGRAM 1/28: Boards in Gear 2/25: Finance Unlocked for Nonprofits 3/24: Let’s Go Legal 2/27 – 3/26: Strategic Planning in Nonprofits (SPiN) – 3-PART ONLINE COURSE 3/4: Stakeholder Engagement 3/5 – 3/12: Coaching Skills for Supervisors – 2-PART ONLINE COURSE 3/10: Safety and Health in Nonprofits 3/11 – 3/25: Nonprofit […]