For small and mid-sized nonprofits that need access to foundational HR tools, training, and ongoing support but have limited budgets…look no further than 501 Commons’ Shared HR Model!

Community grantmakers often face challenges in communicating localized impact and financial health to their leadership. Historical data and financial metrics buried in fragmented spreadsheets or bulky legacy systems make it difficult to keep board members informed, which stalls decision-making and isolates leadership from the realities of their investments.

Nonprofit grant funding is highly competitive. With thousands of organizations seeking the same resources, it takes an efficient application process to stand out. Development teams are often stretched thin by heavy workloads, making it vital to adopt practical approaches when researching, drafting, and managing grants. Relying on slow, manual methods drains your staff's time and leaves potential funding on the table.

Imagine a typical Saturday at your nonprofit, your warehouse filled with energetic supporters sorting food donations. These individuals are the lifeblood of your operations, contributing their unique skills, passion, and time to keep your programs running smoothly.

If your nonprofit is feeling burned out, you’re not alone. In fact, the Center for Effective Philanthropy’s 2024 report revealed that 95% of nonprofit leaders expressed concern about staff burnout, and nearly 50% struggled to fill staff vacancies.

501 Commons encourages nonprofits to engage in GiveBIG, GivingTuesday, and the year-round Washington Gives program to reconnect with donors amid declining year-end giving trends. We're seeing the largest drop in donors, including those who donate less than $500 (which comprises 80% of donors).

Written by Vonnita Jones & Kai Dailey

A human resource (HR) assessment is a tool used to analyze and identify critical areas in HR for improvement. It ensures that the delivery of HR services is aligned with the organization’s mission and values. An HR assessment is conducted by reviewing written policies, interviewing stakeholders, and observing behavior to analyze how HR is functioning throughout the organization.

A successful nonprofit membership program depends upon one thing: its members! As the lifeblood of your membership program, it’s vital to keep members satisfied, engaged, and invested. Ultimately, the most important metric when determining a membership program’s success is your relationships with your members.

There’s a lot of buzz about artificial intelligence in the nonprofit space, and for good reason. This technology has diverse on-the-ground use cases that can improve nonprofits’ workflows and reduce menial tasks.

Running a fundraising gala is no easy task. Between marketing your event, getting your technology in place, and setting up your event space, you’ve got your plate full. Luckily, you don’t have to plan and lead your gala alone!

Starting January 1, WA’s minimum wage will increase to $16.28 per hour for employees ages 16+. This represents a 3.4% increase from this year. This new rate applies to nonprofit employers of all kinds.

Every quarter, all WA-based employers – including nonprofits! – must complete and file a Paid Family and Medical Leave report and pay premiums. With the launch of WA Cares Fund on July 1, this means additional reporting is required.

Nonprofits need to run like clockwork to effectively cover their many projects, internal processes, and stakeholder management. Given this, they often have to anchor on project management to keep their wheels turning.

Whether your nonprofit is working to launch a fundraising campaign, adjust its marketing strategies, or recruit volunteers, having access to organized supporter data is essential to making informed and effective decisions.