About Us
Nonprofit Association of Washington (NAWA) convenes a powerful network of nonprofit organizations across Washington State to learn, advocate, and collaborate, so that nonprofits can achieve their missions.
Through participation in our network, nonprofits (staff, board, and volunteers) become more sustainable and effective. Stronger nonprofits contribute to healthy, collaborative, economically vital, and civically engaged communities. Many of our state’s most effective nonprofits are members of the Nonprofit Association of Washington.
Learn
Fundamentals of nonprofit management and leadership
On-demand curricula, tools, and workshops
Capacity-building events throughout the year
Convene with peers at the annual Washington State Nonprofit Conference
Advocate
Amplify nonprofit voices
Lobby for a positive policy climate for all types of nonprofits
Use stories and data to communicate the value of nonprofits
Partner with government and philanthropy to advance equity
Work for justice and lead in dismantling white supremacy
Collaborate
Convene meaningful gatherings
Host affinity groups and online community
Facilitate cross-sector dialogue
Equity Statement
NAWA works to change systems in order to liberate the nonprofit sector from the current inequities and achieve racial, gender, economic, and social justice for those who are systematically denied.
We have three main goals:
Learning & Networks
Build on the success of our learning program, expand our offerings, and strengthen networks among nonprofits.
Public Policy Advocacy
Create a positive climate for nonprofits, enhance nonprofit partnerships with government, and empower nonprofits to advocate for their missions.
Collaboration
Work together with partners to create a powerful, equitable nonprofit sector.
We achieve these goals with a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and respect for regional differences. We also work to increase relationships and relevance for communities of color and rural communities, remain nimble, deliver timely information and ideas, and stay accountable to our members and the greater nonprofit community.