Stronger Together Washington Nonprofits 2013-2014 Annual Report Washington Nonprofits builds a strong, collaborative network of nonprofits serving Washington communities through advocacy, education and capacity building. In 2013 and the first half of 2014, Washington Nonprofits has reached over 3000 people in our education programs, grown our membership to over 380 individuals and organizations, and strengthened the ability of nonprofits to advocate for their mission.
Local Events Washington Nonprofits joins local partners and content area experts to deliver high quality learning experiences for nonprofit staff and volunteers in communities across Washington. Belfair Nonprofit Finance Essentials North Mason Resource Center, Jones & Associates Colville & Davenport Elevating Board Leadership Upper Columbia Volunteer Center & Tri-County Economic Development Council WSU Extension Lincoln/ Adams Counties & Lincoln County Economic Development Council With support from the Inland Northwest Community Foundation Everett Ultimate Grants Toolkit Greater Everett Community Foundation Kitsap Social Media Strategies Kitsap Community Foundation & NPIP Mt. Vernon HR in a Nonprofit Workplace Washington Employers, Skagit Community Foundation, Community Action Skagit Olympia Speed Reading Financial Statements Community Foundation of South Puget Sound Human Resources in a Nonprofit Setting The Community Foundation of South Puget Sound, United Way of Thurston County, Together! Pullman Elevating Board Leadership United Way of Pullman, Pullman Chamber of Commerce, Inland Northwest Community Foundation Spokane Developing and Managing Volunteer Programs NPIP Elevating Board Leadership SNAP Tacoma Storytelling for Nonprofits Greater Tacoma Community Foundation, University of WA Twisp & Wenatchee Plan Building with Dave Coleman Community Foundation of North Central Washington Yakima Yakima Nonprofit Fundraising Symposium Yakima Community Foundation, CLA, United Way of Central WA, People for People, Yakima Chamber of Commerce, NDOA, NPRC This was a wonderful workshop! The time flew and I feel like I learned so much. Participant Elevating Board Leadership, Davenport Conferences Washington Nonprofits creates spaces in which nonprofit leaders from across the state or regions can come together to learn and network. We bring knowledge and resources from national and state conferences to regional meetings. WA State Nonprofit Conference Washington State Nonprofit Conference with University of Washington & Seattle University Pre-WSNC Nonprofit Finance Track with CliftonLarsonAllen Regional conferences Northwest Harvest Conference, Mercer Island Nonprofit Practices Institute, Chelan Inland Northwest Nonprofit Conference, Spokane Nonprofit Leadership Conference, Ocean Shores Nonprofit Leadership Conference, Vancouver I LOVED the whole event. Great job! Looking forward to a yearly event. ~Participant, Yakima Fundraising Symposium 2
Online Learning Washington Nonprofits brings learning to the desks and conference rooms of nonprofit staff and volunteers through our Monthly Free Webinar series and other webinars offered in partnership with others. Webinars offered in 2013-2014: A Fundraising Auction Event that Includes Everyone Advanced Social Media Decision Maker s Toolkit Annual Banking Review Art of the Ask Budget-Building for Grant Professionals Building a Strong Volunteer Program Developing Sustainable Programs Financial Reports for a Successful Nonprofit Business Model Grants Readiness: The Culture and Practices of Successful Grantseeking Organizations How to Do Your Own Nonprofit Communications Audit How to Keep Donors Giving Making a Compelling Case: Crafting a Can t Miss Issue Statement Making Friends with Funders: Research and Relationships Managing to a Dashboard On Demand Tactical Technology Planning Online Tools for Nonprofits to Educate, Listen & Engage Partnership Pays: Building a Collaborative Grant Proposal Power of Mission Centered Grantmanship Scenario Planning Social media toolkit Standing Out in your Donor s Inbox: Case Studies The 90 Minute Grant Proposal The Email Fundraiser s Toolkit The Essential Evaluation Toolkit: Defining and Measuring Success The Essential Grant Proposal Blueprint: The Framework for Your Business Plan The Sustainability Question Role of Board Engagement in Nonprofit Performance Website design What to Know About Unemployment Insurance The speakers on your webinars have all been unusually engaging and managed to make the webinar format feel close to an in-person event but with the convenience of participating from my desk. Kate Orville, WA State Medical Home Partnership Project Collaborations Washington Nonprofits fills gaps in resources available to nonprofit staff and boards, building collaborations around topics of local or state interest. Plan Builders: 10 organizations worked with a facilitator to develop strategic plans over the course of five months. Grays Harbor Community Foundation Finance Unlocked for Nonprofits (FUN): Finance resources for nonprofit boards that flip the curriculum and make nonprofit finance learning fun. With Jet City Improv and Jacobson Jarvis & Co PLLC This training has been an eye opener. I feel I have learned so much about strategic planning. I have the tools to put together a worthwhile and meaningful plan for my organization. Rae Sherk, Grays Harbor CASA (Plan Builder participant) 3
Monthly Member Calls Launched in October 2013, Washington Nonprofits Monthly Member Calls have engaged 90 individuals from 78 organizations. Some members are regular participants, while others drop in on topics of interest to them. Date October November December January February March April May June July Topic What Keeps You Up At Night Succession Planning Social Media Building an Organizational Learning Plan Public Policy Boards Nonprofit Finances & Making the Most of Giving Days Harnessing Coaching Skills as a Tool for Leadership Growth Engaging the Media to Spread Your Message Storytelling for Action: Advocacy I took part in two monthly calls and found them both quite interesting and helpful. It was good to hear how others are meeting some of the big challenges of running a nonprofit. We face many of the same issues in management, fund-raising, succession planning, etc. The calls provide a terrific mutual-support network. John Hamer, Washington News Council Nonprofit Networks Washington Nonprofits supports and creates where necessary nonprofit networks that support learning and connecting. Bellingham, Whatcom County Colville, Stevens County Hoquiam, Grays Harbor County Pullman*, Whitman County Renton, S. King County Spokane*, Spokane County Vancouver, Clark County Yakima, Yakima County * Created in 2013-2014 4
Building Advocacy Capacity Washington Nonprofits strengthens the capacity of nonprofits to advocate for their mission. We hone the skills of nonprofit staff and board members and connect organizations to larger networks in ways that make communities better able to tackle their most pressing issues. Community Impact Initiative Washington Nonprofits is working with First Lady Trudi Inslee to grow strong cross-sector networks within communities across Washington. The Community Impact Initiative helps nonprofits working collaboratively within communities to demonstrate and communicate impact on complex social problems. We align state and local policy and budget decisions so that the frontline work of nonprofits connects to state initiatives and policy decisions. In 2013-2014, WN organized two First Lady community visits in Thurston and Whatcom Counties, and a third visit in Spokane is scheduled for September 2014. Leveraging the influence of the First Lady and her interest in nonprofit effectiveness, these visits have convened a wide range of local leaders and officials around the topics of education, health and food security. Together, we are building effective platforms for collaborative action.. Nonprofit Maps Washington Nonprofits capitalizes on state and federal data sets to tell the story of nonprofits in Washington in a way that deepens understanding of the challenges and opportunities in which they are operating. We connect data related to nonprofits with data on such topics as health and education in order to show visually how nonprofits can best work towards greater impact. In 2013-2014, Washington Nonprofits produced a series of maps to inform federal, state, and local officials about nonprofits. We will be expanding this work over the next year. Nonprofits Statewide Nonprofit Ecosystem Legislative District Map Congressional District Map Advocacy Training Bringing the work of our advocacy and education staff together, Washington Nonprofits developed a hands-on advocacy curriculum for the Chelan Nonprofit Practices Institute in May 2014. This curriculum will serve as the framework for WN s advocacy training statewide. 5
Direct Advocacy Activities Washington Nonprofits pursues direct advocacy on issues that impact nonprofits across our sector. We strengthen policymakers understanding of the sector and increase their positive engagement. Legislative Reception Washington Nonprofits hosted our 2nd Annual legislative reception this February. Over 200 people attending the event at the Governor s Mansion celebrated the achievements of nonprofits and built a sense of common purpose between our sector s leaders and policymakers. Co-hosting the event with the United Ways of Washington and Philanthropy Northwest, Washington Nonprofits led the way in unifying our message to state legislators. Congressional Work Washington Nonprofits met with members and staff of the state s congressional delegation this year to communicate the work and of local nonprofits. WN is also part of a national effort to re-instate charitable giving incentives. Legislative Agenda/Nonprofit Caucus Through our policy committee, Washington Nonprofits developed its first ever state policy agenda. The agenda includes targeted actions on volunteerism, charitable solicitations, regulation of nonprofit corporations, and government contracting practices. Washington Nonprofits is working with the four members of the legislative nonprofit caucus in preparation for the 2015 session. Nonprofit Month In April, Washington Nonprofits secured a Governor s Proclamation honoring nonprofits in our state. Local proclamations were also made in Seattle, Thurston County, Olympia, Tumwater, and Lacey. 2013 Financials Revenue $446,162 Grant Income $255,566 Program Income $130,884 Membership Income $45,450 Direct Public Contributions $12,859 Other $1403 Expenses $368,405 Payroll $187,439 Events $63,991 Contract Services $58,889 Travel & Meetings $19,603 Business $19,275 Operations $15,735 Washington Nonprofits Annual Revenue $500,000 $400,000 $300,000 $200,000 Facilities & Equipment $3,475 $100,000 Net Income $77,757 $0 2010 2011 2012 Official Launch Year 2013 2014 projected 6
WN Member Demographics Washington Nonprofits member program is designed to connect nonprofits organizations, foundations, for-profit companies supporting nonprofits, government agencies and individuals dedicate to strengthening the nonprofit sector in Washington State. As of June 1014, Washington Nonprofits has 384 members. The graphs below show the distribution of our nonprofit members. 5.4% 6.2% 6.2% 6.2% 7.5% 5.4% 28.6% 14.9% Nonprofit by Location Seattle and Bainbridge Island 69 Olympic Peninsula, Pierce Co. 36 King County (not Seattle) 28 Thurston County 20 Northwest of State 18 Central of State 15 Eastern WA 15 Southwest of State 15 Spokane City & Vicinity 13 Tacoma and Environs 13 8.3% 11.6% 2.5% 6.6% WN Members by Budget Under $50K 78 $50K - $150K 36 $150K - $500K 65 $500K - $1M 22 $1M - $3M 18 $3M - $5M 6 $5M + 16 9.1% 7.5% 27.0% 14.9% 32.4% Nonprofit Organizations Field of Service Field of Service # % Human Services (General) 56 22.0% Arts, Culture & Humanities 22 8.6% Education 19 7.5% Healthcare & Medical Research 17 6.7% Youth Development 17 6.7% Housing & Shelter 12 4.7% Community Improvement & 11 4.3% Capacity Building Recreation & Sports 11 4.3% Animal Related 9 3.5% Environment 9 3.5% Civil Rights & Social Action 8 3.1% Field of Serivce (cont.) # % International & Foriegn Affairs 7 2.7% Agriculture and Nutrition 5 2.0% Food 5 2.0% Mutual & Membership Benefit 5 2.0% Religion Related 5 2.0% Legal 4 1.6% Philanthropy & Grantmaking 3 1.2% Public Safety 3 1.2% Social Science 2 0.8% Employment 1 0.4% Science & Technology 1 0.4% Other 23 9.0% 7
WN brings nonprofits together Washington Nonprofits is gathering heads up organizations that believe in investing in their own capacity, acting upon their desires to collaborate and actively advocating on their own behalf. WN members are more likely than non-members to have more financial reserves. to feel knowledgeable about nonprofit practices in their area. to feel their organization is effective at using program and community data. to believe public policy is important and to be knowledgeable about public policy issues....to have board reviewed organizational plans that are regularly used to make decisions. to value Washington Nonprofits. What would make a difference in your community? We are ready to help customize professional development, build your advocacy and do what it takes to help nonprofits in your community achieve their missions. Call us today! info@washingtonnonprofits.org (253) 330-8850