Be Inspired at the 2017 Inland Northwest Conference
If you are in central or eastern Washington take advantage of the Inland Northwest Conference for the Greater Good. Hosted by Washington Nonprofits, this conference allows you to step back from the fray and reflect upon your progress, connect with like-minded peers, and discover new ways to increase your impact.
WORKSHOP: Advocate Bolder and Wiser Than Ever Before on Oct. 31
Nonprofits have a responsibility to stand up for changes that benefit the community interests they serve. Imagine how different our state would look if every nonprofit engaged in advocacy to advance public understanding of their issue and to galvanize action by city, county, state, and federal legislators!
Helpful Resources: Advocacy Guidelines for Nonprofits
Nonprofits have a responsibility to stand up for changes that benefit the community interests they serve. Imagine how different our state would look if every nonprofit engaged in advocacy to advance public understanding of their issue and to galvanize action by city, county, state, and federal legislators!
Make Data an Ally in Your Mission
"Data" isn't just numbers or words on a screen. It can be a powerful tool to help your nonprofit make informed decisions about fundraising, program development, marketing, hiring, volunteer management, cultivating relationships with donors, bookkeeping, and so on.
Wiki Sites, Intranets, Board Portals, Oh My!
The secret to lower stress and higher productivity is in managing information so that staff and board members can collaborate, find and share critical information, and document the organization's policies and processes so that they can be universally understood and replicated.
Helpful Resources: Budgeting and Funding Technology Upgrades
Now is the time when many of you are thinking about next year's budget. Are you thinking about making room for technology upgrades? Make sure you have a plan to do so in 2018!
Make Your Voice Heard About the Overtime Rules Before Sept. 25, 2017
Remember the overtime rule changes we talked so much about last year? The Department of Labor (DOL) is once again soliciting input on the overtime rules. This is your chance to make your voice heard!
Executive Advising and Leadership Coaching: Who's in Your Corner?
Sometimes, we all need someone who will stand in our corner when times get tough. Inquire today about our Executive Advising and Leadership Coaching programs to get matched with someone who can deliver that much needed support.
Soundview School: Stable Technology Empowers Students to Learn
For more than 20 years, Soundview School has educated their students to become innovative thinkers, ethical citizens, and compassionate leaders.
Helpful Resources: Leadership Development
Quality leadership at the top is critical to the success of every nonprofit. So what can you do to further hone your leadership skills and your ability to navigate through challenges?
We Keep Our IT Customers Satisfied. Do You Want to Be Next?
Not sure if your organization needs IT help? Consider this:
How the Washington Family Leave Act Affects Nonprofits
In early July, the legislature passed the Washington Family Leave Act (FLA), which provides eligible workers up to 12 weeks of paid protected leave for the birth or adoption of a child or for leave when the employee or a family member (including registered domestic partners) faces a serious health condition.
Helpful Resources: Financial Management
Sound financial management is a must for nonprofits. It's necessary for maintaining compliance with local and federal laws, reporting back to funders, and keeping the organization running smoothly. We share with you important resources on financial management that you should keep bookmarked for future reference.
Grant Opportunities - June 2017
Summer is finally here, but don't let your fundraising go on vacation! Check out these grant opportunities with deadlines happening in the next few weeks or months.
QuickBooks Made Easy on July 20: Better Accounting Means Better Fundraising
Like peanut butter and jelly, vibrant fundraising and sound financial practices just naturally go together. Join us for "QuickBooks Made Easy" on Thursday, July 20 at the 2100 Building (Seattle) so that you can take your accounting practices - and fundraising - to the next level.
We Can Help You Strengthen Your Volunteer Management Practices
Your volunteers can reap benefits for your organization far beyond the time and talent they already provide. Committed volunteers may also become major donors, expert consultants, project leads, board members, and public advocates if proper time is spent cultivating these relationships.
Resiliency: How Can Nonprofit Leaders Build Resilient Organizations?
Resiliency…resiliency… just saying the word can make you feel more settled in these unsettling times. What are the strategies that nonprofit leaders can do to build resiliency in our organizations? Being resilient means the organization can not only survive a crisis but thrive.
GUEST BLOG: Everybody Has a Story. Make Yours Count
We are excited to share this blog post written by Dan Lamont (Tatoosh Media), a visual media specialist who is listed in our Resource Directory. He writes about the importance of storytelling and how every nonprofit organization has a compelling story that needs to be told.
WEBINAR: How to Solve Your Nonprofit's IT Compliance Issues
To protect the public’s safety and privacy, all companies – including nonprofits – must comply with state and federal rules regulating how to secure data and electronic transactions. Mistakes can lead to lawsuits and broken trust. Watch our webinar “How to Solve Your Nonprofit’s IT Compliance Issues” that goes into great depth about how to prevent these mistakes from happening.
Use Salesforce? Nonprofit Success Pack Day is Coming to Seattle on Thursday, May 11
If your organization uses Salesforce, you cannot miss "NPSP Day" on Thursday, May 11 in Seattle (Impact Hub).