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Tools for Running an Effective Nonprofit

Your organization exists to make a difference. A group of people got together—maybe including you—and founded a nonprofit corporation to tackle an important issue. That corporation is like a car. It has a shape and size, it needs to be registered, and the people in the car matter. You need fuel to propel it forward.

Tools for Running an Effective Nonprofit is a workshop that covers the basics of running a nonprofit. You can attend a training in-person or online, or watch the 3-part recorded webinar series below. We draw on tested tips and tools, including Nonprofit Association of Washington’s four learning toolkits on boards, finance, law, and planning. You will gain concrete next steps on how to strengthen your organization to better achieve your mission.

What We Cover in Tools for Running an Effective Nonprofit

Chapter 1: Where are you going?

  • What you are hoping to achieve
  • Right-sizing your organization to your purpose

Chapter 2: What are the rules of the road?

  • Legal rules: State and Federal
  • Financial rules: Giving and oversight

Chapter 3: What road should you take?

  • Determining community need
  • Connecting programs to need
  • Budgeting
  • Evaluating success

Chapter 4: Who is driving with you?

  • Building a volunteer program
  •  Strengthening your board

Chapter 5: How will you fuel your organization forward?

  • Fundraising
  •  Grant Readiness
  • Sponsorship

Attend an Upcoming Tools Webinar or Workshop

Tools for Running an Effective Nonprofit

Tools For Running an Effective Nonprofit Workbook

Print the Tools for Running an Effective Nonprofit Workbook and use it to follow along with the recorded webinars.

Download the Tools Workbook

Watch the Recorded Webinars

Watch Part 1: Where are we going, and what are the rules of the road?

Watch Part 2: What road should you take, and who is driving with you?

Watch Part 3: How will you fuel your organization forward?

Important Note: This information is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or technical advice. If you are unsure about anything covered in Tools for Running an Effective Nonprofit, we suggest that you contact the appropriate agency or seek professional advice.

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