Nonprofit & Charity Resources
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Read more about the NAWA Resource
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The Nonprofit Association of Washington (NAWA) convenes a powerful network of nonprofit organizations across Washington State to learn, advocate, and collaborate, so that nonprofits can achieve their missions. NAWA has learning opportunities and resources to help strengthen your nonprofit management practices and build connections with others around the state.
Visit their Learning Network Page
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Read more about the NAN Resource
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Native Action Network (NAN) is a nonprofit organized to promote Native women’s full representation, participation, and leadership in local, state, tribal, and national affairs. NAN achieves this by hosting intergenerational leadership forums, youth academies, 10-month Legacy of Leadership cohorts, leadership luncheons, nonprofit capacity building workshops, as well as other community development and civic participation activities. All of NAN’s programming and resources are intended to empower Native women of all ages.
View Upcoming Communities Rise Events
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Read more about Communities Rise
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Communities Rise works with organizations, small businesses and communities located in Washington state that have been impacted by systemic oppression to increase capacity and build power. Recognizing the strength and resilience in our communities and offering support through peer learning, coaching, and legal services and training. To create systemic change, they also work with community leaders in the broad nonprofit, public, and philanthropic sectors.
View Upcoming 501 Commons Events
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Read more about 501 Commons
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501 Commons provides expertise to nonprofits through 30+ services, including a full range of management consulting; technology consulting (IT planning and database development); outsourced HR, accounting, IT infrastructure, and database management services; professional development and board training; and free advisory services.
- About the 501 Commons Nonprofit Resource Directory
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The Nonprofit Resource Directory is a directory Nonprofits can use to find nonprofit consultants, best practices, and many more free resources.
Nonprofit Handbook - Online Resource
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Read more about the Nonprofit Handbook Resource
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The Nonprofit Handbook contains essential information about the laws affecting nonprofit organizations in Washington. This handbook is not intended to serve as legal advice, which involves applying laws to specific individuals and organizations based on their unique circumstances. It is highly recommended that individuals consult with an attorney to obtain legal advice tailored to your organization.
This handbook is available for download and printing from the websites of Communities Rise (www.communities-rise.org), the Nonprofit Association of Washington (www.nonprofitwa.org)
Charity & Nonprofit Quick Guide for Board Service - Online Resource
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Read more about the Quick Guide for Board Service Resource
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The Quick Guide for Board Service is meant as reference tool to assist board members in the performance of their duties. It is not meant to prescribe behaviors, nor does it contain the entirety of provisions, exceptions, limitations, or requirements of the law.
For the exact requirements of the law, please refer to the source of the law itself. Many of the guidelines in this publication are taken from the Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act, located in the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), Chapter 24.03A.
Starting a Nonprofit in WA State - Online Resource
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Read more about the Starting a Nonprofit Resource
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The Starting a Nonprofit in Washington State guide helps you and your team consider the impact you want to make and the best way to achieve your goals. It walks you through key decisions to determine if becoming a charity is the right move. If you choose to proceed, the guide and the Washington Nonprofit Handbook offer essential operating and compliance details. The guide provides high-level information about starting a nonprofit and points to more in-depth resources. It’s intended for general use and not tailored to specific organizations or individuals. It covers laws affecting nonprofits in Washington State, but legal information isn't the same as legal advice. Consulting an attorney for organization-specific legal interpretation is recommended.
Dissolving a Nonprofit in WA State - Online Resource
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Read more about the Dissolving a Nonprofit Resource
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The Dissolving a Nonprofit in Washington State guide takes you through the decision-making and actions involved in closing down a nonprofit organization. The guide provides guidance on the key compliance steps as well as information on how to manage communication and community outreach in a way that honors your nonprofit’s legacy. This resource represents a distillation of knowledge, experience, and research from nonprofit leaders, people who have experience dissolving nonprofits, lawyers, and capacity builders.
Other Resources
- Board Source
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Board Source is an organization dedicated to strengthening nonprofit board leadership and governance.
- Independent Sector
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Independent Sector is a national membership organization that connects, strengthens, and advocates for nonprofits and philanthropies.
- Life Cycle of a Charity
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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) provides a resource called "Life cycle of a Charity".
- National Association of State Charity Officials (NASCO)
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The National Association of State Charity Officials (NASCO) is an association of state charity officials, including state Attorneys General offices, Secretaries of State offices, Department of Justice offices, and other state offices charged with preventing the misuse of charitable assets, ensuring that trustees of charitable trusts fulfill their fiduciary duties, and enabling donors to make informed choices about which charitable causes to support. State charity regulators have been working together toward shared goals through NASCO for over 40 years. One of those key goals is to uphold the integrity of the charitable sector through ensuring transparency and accountability.
National Association of State Charity Officials (NASCO) Website
- Nonprofit Risk Management Center
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The Nonprofit Risk Management Center (NRMC) empowers nonprofit teams to understand and navigate risk through creative educational resources, coaching, and tailored guidance. As thought leaders in nonprofit risk, they bring optimism and clarity to the complex challenges organizations face, helping them build sustainable and confident risk management practices. As a nonprofit serving nonprofits, NRMC supports a diverse range of mission-driven organizations, from local charities to global NGOs, by making risk management relevant, engaging, and impactful.