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How Can We Help?

Nonprofit consulting, HR services, coaching, IT & data services, cybersecurity, and bookkeeping.

Accessing Services

501 Commons provides consulting and support services for organizations of all sizes and subsectors. We have served 10,000 organizations, including nonprofits, unions, educational organizations, and government agencies of all kinds throughout the United States.

Take a look at our wide range of services to see how we can help you. Then, fill out our Request for Assistance Form or send an email to info@501commons.org:

  • Choose consulting and back-office services including technology, data systems, finance, management consulting, human resources, leadership development, and more.
  • Choose free Nonprofit Advisory Services for general guidance on a nonprofit topic or a referral to a recommended service provider.

Accessible and Affordable Services

Quick Consults

Have a technical question or specific problem you need to resolve quickly?  You can get professional guidance for $25 per 15-minute increment for up to two hours. We will try to respond to you within 72 hours.

Back-office support

You can focus on your mission while we handle the technical and administrative details. We provide you with just the amount of IT or database support, finance, and human resources work you need. How great is that?

Projects & Consulting

For project or consulting needs, you can contract with us for a wide range of technology and management consulting work. Want to ditch your mash-up of databases? Need an emergency plan? Setting your sights on developing a social enterprise to bring in revenue?

Training & Convenings

We also offer peer-learning opportunities and training for executives, staff, and board members. Find trainings provided by 501 Commons or others on Learning Connections or Featured Events & Trainings.

To learn more about how we work with nonprofits, visit the "Our Process" page. If you do not see what you are looking for, never fear! Soup to nuts...it's likely we can meet your needs or refer you to someone who can. Just fill out the Request for Assistance Form.

Management Consulting

Whether your organization needs board development, strategic planning, communications, or any other management consulting services, 501 Commons' nonprofit experts are available to help you on a sliding fee scale.

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IT & Data Services

We can develop and maintain your technology infrastructure and/or database. The right technology makes staff more productive and protects your data. Our team is adept at Salesforce, but we have the flexibility to work with any system that fits your needs.

Secure your data/systems

Human Resources Services

Tap our HR expertise, delivered with a focus on your DEI/IDEA goals and legal compliance. Services include ongoing HR Partner Services and HR consulting. We can help you recruit and support your team.

Get HR Support

Financial Services

Focus on your mission, knowing your finances are in the hands of experts. We provide financial consulting, trainings, ongoing bookkeeping services, and 990 preparation.

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Leadership Support & Development

Choose a leadership coach or executive advisor who can provide you with support and help you gain insight.

Request a coach or advisor

501 Commons' Events & Training Opportunities

501 Commons offers workshop events and training classes designed to meet the needs of nonprofit professionals.

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Fundraising & Washington Gives

Most organizations need funding to sustain themselves and continue delivering on their missions, but not everyone knows how to fundraise. Take the guesswork out of fundraising by working with one of our Fundraising Advisory Consultants!

501 Commons also provides organizations with Washington Gives, an easy-to-use fundraising platform that hosts two major annual events (GiveBIG and Giving Tuesday). If you do not already have a portal for accepting online donations, register to join Washington Gives today!

Boost your fundraising