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Jay Inslee

Governor Inslee's address ended a wonderfully energizing conference on Friday, May 17th. Gov Inslee said that nonprofits are an economic engine for Washington State. Over 550 people including the Governor and First Lady attended the wonderful day of inspiration and learning.

WSN Conference Logo 2013 Keynote Andrew Zolli stretched our minds and Opening act Andrew McMasters made sure we infuse our conversations with lots of "Yes, And..".

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"Knowing there are people out there like Washington Nonprofits to help is like a bright light at the end of the tunnel."
                                                     - Casey, Nonprofit Staff Member
 

WN acheives Full State Association Status
Washington Nonprofits achieved recognition as a full State Association from the National Council of Nonprofits: meeting all the programmatic and representational requirements. Tim Delaney, CEO of NCN said, "This is a real milestone for the nonprofits in the Evergreen State. The achievements of WN, built as a truly statewide and sector-wide entity, are inspiring to us across the country.

State Legislature begins Special Session 5/13
The governor said he wants legislators to tackle policy issues as well as the budget.    More News and Information

Pew Report: How internet and social media have transformed the arts
The link between digital technologies and new audiences is a key finding of a new report, “Arts Organizations and Digital Technologies,” by the Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project. Read more>

Donor Retention Matters
A new report written by WN's own Putnam Barber along with Bill Lewis details how many organizations that rely on public donations experience very high turnover rates in their donor rolls. Read More>

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Upcoming Events

 

WA State Nonprofit Conference
w/ Andrew Zolli of Poptech.org
and Governor Jay Inslee
May 17th, Bellevue 8am - 4pm
Full Conference $170-$200
Lunch & Keynote Only $59
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Elevating Board Leadership
A workshop for Board & Staff
June 27th, Bellingham
8am - 12pm
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 New WN Members

Community Minded Television  http://community-minded.org/

Council for the Homeless  http://www.councilforthehomeless.org

Cedarmere Foundation  http://www.cedarmerefoundation.org/