December 9, 2019

Welcome to the Washington Nonprofit Institute

The Washington Nonprofit Institute is a website that provides anytime, anywhere nonprofit learning to organizations of all sizes. We reach nonprofits in every community in Washington State, empowering them with a broad set of resources and helping them build connections they need to succeed.These materials were developed by Washington Nonprofits, your state nonprofit association, in partnership with the Office of the Secretary of State and many others. Visit the Washington Nonprofits website for a lot more resources, including a statewide calendar of classes, networking, and advocacy events.

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5-minute learning
5-minute learning

5-Minute Learning

We know that even though you value learning, you are very busy. We’ve created the following Next Level Nonprofit modules for especially quick learning — less than five minutes! Interactive Graphics Also Offer Quick Learning […]

Build a movement!
Build a Movement!

Build A Movement!

Build A Movement! invites you and your colleagues to take action on policy issues that matter to your mission. In its purest form, government is intended to represent the will of the people. This toolkit […]

Starting a nonprofit
Course Overviews

Starting a Nonprofit

Overview You and others in your community see a problem that needs to be solved or an opportunity to make things better. You’ve been helping your community and see opportunities to do more. It will […]

Strategic Planning in Nonprofits
Course Overviews

Strategic Planning in Nonprofits

Overview Strategic Planning in Nonprofits, or SPiN, covers six planning elements, one in each chapter: Preparing Listening Envisioning Planning Executing Evaluating The course anchors each unit in why it matters and provides helpful tools to […]

Let's go legal
Course Overviews

Let’s Go Legal

Overview In Let’s Go Legal, you’ll learn how your organization is like a car. For example, you need to register it with the state. When you drive on federal roads, you have to follow additional […]

Finance Unlocked for Nonprofits
Course Overviews

Finance Unlocked for Nonprofits

Overview Finance Unlocked for Nonprofits, or FUN, covers the five main topics that board members need to know about nonprofit finance. It tells you what to look for in your organization to grow your mission […]

Boards in Gear
Boards in Gear

Boards in Gear

Overview Boards in Gear covers the five main areas of strong board practice: Connection to cause, roles and responsibilities, how to build a great board, sustain a great board, and engage board members in fundraising. […]

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