March 2010It's your IMPACT
 The Washington State Nonprofit Conference is fast
approaching. On April 29th, nonprofit leaders across the state will gather together
focused on Investment + Innovation = IMPACT. That’s what it’s all about. Impact.
Creating a lasting impact is central to our motivation. Our missions depend on
it. Our communities need it.
How do we maximize our impact? There are many ways, but
perhaps I can suggest one. Collaboration. We see it time and time again. Those
invested, innovative organizations working with others have immediate and long
lasting impacts. We saw this during Nonprofit Day in Olympia.
On February 4th, the nonprofit community reached out to
state lawmakers. This all day event was colored with collaboration. Over 50 nonprofit leaders joined us and met face-to-face with 47 state Senators and
Representatives. Our message was simple: collaboration. By extending a hand of
partnership, we’re joining up with legislators, working together and creating
the lasting impact we all want. Our efforts that day have already proven
effective. We’ve fielded questions, given suggestions, and have been invited to
work closely with our Capitol. Collaboration leads to impact.
Nonprofits that embody collaboration have lasting impacts.
To recognize these leaders, we are proud to present the Evergreen Award. For 17
years, the Evergreen Award has recognized nonprofit organizations for their
contributions to our communities and the furtherance of excellent leadership in
the nonprofit sector. This prestigious award honors nonprofit organizations
that exemplify the use of groundbreaking partnerships and collaborations. Sound
like your organization, or one you know? Learn more and submit an application
here. The deadline for applications is March 25th at 4:00 p.m. Let us know who’s
collaborating in our sector!
Join us April 29th for the Washington State Nonprofit
Conference. Learn more about our sector, best practices, collaboration, and
creating an IMPACT.
Have a stellar month,
Melany
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The Membership Committee meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month
at 8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. at the EA alliance of nonprofits office. If you are
interested in participating on this committee, please call 206-328-3836.
New Members
We're excited to welcome our newest EA alliance of nonprofit member organizations.
Millionair Club Charity
Richard Bridges
Focused on helping those who want to work toward
self-reliance, our programs offer Seattle's homeless and near-homeless
an honest day's work. Learn more about the Millionair Club Charity here. National Council of Jewish Women Seattle Section
Wendy Thomas
Over the past century, NCJW Seattle Section
has founded a settlement house, later to become Neighborhood House, an
agency that today provides support and educational services for low
income Seattle residents, and Council House, a low–income apartment for
Seattle’s elderly. Learn more about the National Council of Jewish Women here. Vashon Youth and Family Services
Diane Kjellberg The agency began as a one-room organization providing limited counseling and job placement services. Today, VYFS is the primary social services agency on the island, providing an array of prevention and intervention services. It is the sole licensed mental health agency on the island. Learn more about the Vashon Youth and Family Services here.
Renewed Members Washington Center for Nursing
Linda Tieman
Our Mission: To contribute to the health and wellness of Washington State by ensuring that there is an
adequate nursing workforce to meet the current and the future healthcare needs
of our population. Learn more about the Washington Center for Nursing here.
Monson & Bass Inc PS
Steven Bass
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Leadership Speaker Series Breakfast
Come and learn the intricate details of they key initiatives
that are underway in our nation’s capital and what it means to us locally. As
elected officials grapple with passing new healthcare legislation into law,
employers, employees and constituents of nonprofits will be gravely impacted by
the outcome.
Washington
State Nonprofit Conference
On February 4th, EA alliance of nonprofits member
organizations asserted the importance, power, and relevance of the nonprofit
sector in policy-making. We met with 47 legislators and delivered educational materials to
another 95.
Our message was strong and united: nonprofits are
influential business and significant employers, nonprofits leverage state
funds, nonprofits offer services the government can’t, and EA alliance of
nonprofits is a partner and resource for the legislature.
Since the Nonprofit Day in Olympia, we’ve had ongoing contact with
several legislators. Keeping true to our partnership, we’ve helped clarify
issues, answer questions, and provide support for our lawmakers. EA alliance of
nonprofits is excited to continue to build upon relationships with our elected
officials and position the sector as an essential actor in Olympia.
Concerns about HB 3046
House bill 3046 is a response to a complication in the
dissolution of a nonprofit in Spokane.
It stipulates measures for all nonprofits that are going out of business. The
bill was passed through the House and is now headed of the Senate Judiciary
Committee. EA alliance of nonprofits opposes the bill in its current form
because it is an excessive response to an isolated challenge of one
nonprofit. Read more at the ACTION Blog!
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Congratulations are in order…
The Puget Sound Business Journal presents their “CFO of the
Year Awards” for 2010. EA alliance of nonprofits congratulates Kris Lambright, Finance
and Administration Director and CFO of YWCA Seattle-King-Snohomish and Tim
McLaughlin, CFO of Sightlife. These nonprofit leaders (and EA alliance of nonprofit member organizations) are finalists for the Small Nonprofit award.
Learn more about the CFO of the Year Awards and be sure to attend the Awards
Event, March 4th. More information can be found here. Executive Education"Executive Education from the University of Washington Michael G. Foster School of Business delivers what your organization needs now. [Their] cutting-edge curriculum is specifically designed to develop essential business skills and knowledge efficiently and effectively, creating business leaders that think differently and make a difference." Learn more about your potential and the Executive Education program at wwww.foster.washington.edu/rightnow.
Spirit of Caring Celebration
The Spirit of Caring Celebration is a special evening
dedicated to celebrating those in our community who lead the way by stepping up
and giving back. Spirit of Caring Awards are United Way of King County's
highest form of community recognition. Join your friends and colleagues in the
community for drinks, hors d'oeuvres and raucous rounds of applause for the
Spirit of Caring Award winners. Learn more here.
Flex Office/Storage Space
Flex Office or Storage Space available in Bellevue. AtWork! is offering 2,000 – 10,000 sq. ft.
for lease in The Hallock Building with a special bonus discount for non-profit
use. For more information check out www.atworkwa.org
or contact either bill.cooper@pacific-re.com or bobt@atworkwa.org
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Be sure to check out our Career Center to get the most up-to-date information. The following are current career opportunities:
Executive Director
Domestic Abuse Women’s Network (DAWN)
Tukwila,
Washington, United
States
More
information here
Chief Financial Officer
Qualis Health
More
information here
Executive Director
New Futures
Seattle,
Washington, United
States
Salary: $85,000-$92,000
More
information here
Chief Financial Officer
FareStart
Seattle,
Washington, United
States
Salary: $90,000 +/yr
More
information here
Looking for that perfect employee? Let us help! If your
organization would like to post a job listing for our newsletter and website,
contact Benjamin at bcordy@exec-alliance.org
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