Governance

Let’s Go Legal Videos

About Let’s Go Legal: 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 […]

Archived webinars

Nonprofit Bylaws Webinar

Nonprofit Bylaws Presenter: Judy Andrews, Apex Law Group Length: 2 hours Date: January 27, 2016 All nonprofits need bylaws. Bylaws is the governing document for the nonprofit and its board of directors. But what does […]

Finance

Starting a Nonprofit Video

Do you want to start a nonprofit in Washington State? Starting a Nonprofit is a collection of valuable resources to help you get started. Begin with this short video to help you understand what materials […]

Finance

Starting a Nonprofit Interactive Learning

There are five main pathways of activities involved in starting a nonprofit: State, federal, people, planning, and operations. This interactive graphic illustrates the timeline and helps you find the information and resources you’ll need to […]

Archived webinars

Conflicts of Interest Webinar

Conflicts of Interest for Nonprofits: Counseling Nonprofit Boards on Avoiding Conflicts Presenter: Lorri Dunsmore, Perkins Coie Length: 1 hour Date: October 5, 2017 You’ve probably heard that “Conflicts of Interests” are bad and that nonprofit […]

Boards in Gear

Composition & Development Documents & Links

Download all Composition & Development documents in one zipped file Required Documents None in this chapter Strongly Suggested Documents Conflict of Interest Policy Sample (501 Commons) Sample (MNA) Informational page (NCN) Whistleblower Policy Sample (Charities […]

Boards in Gear

Connection to Cause Documents & Links

Download all Connection to Cause documents in one zipped file Required Documents WA Articles of Incorporation (with any amendments) Articles of incorporation (from Wayfind) Articles of incorporation (from Office of the Secretary of State) Articles […]

Boards in Gear

Fundraising Documents & Links

Download all Fundraising documents in one zipped file. Required Documents None in this chapter Strongly Suggested Documents None in this chapter Recommended Documents   Budget Budget-builder template See also Finance Unlocked for Nonprofits training from […]

Boards in Gear

General Board Documents & Links

Download these additional documents in one zipped file. As-Needed/Additional Documents Board Manual Outline Consent Agendas Sample Explanation/article Giving Policy See also Board Commitment form (Chapter 2, Responsibilities). Organizational Dashboard Worksheet Tools and resources from National […]