501 Commons

A resource for nonprofits, community orgs., schools, associations, philanthropy, and others in the 501 sector. Also tweeting about #nptech at @501Tech.

[501 Commons @501Commons]

Help #nonprofits secure their #GiveBIG matches by this Sunday! #ItsUpToUs

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[Washington Gives @WAGives]

This Sunday is the final day when you can help nonprofits that haven’t yet met their #GiveBIG match cross the finish line! Visit #WAGives to find nonprofits that need YOUR help reaching their goal.

#ItsUpToUs to make a difference in our communities!

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Want a thriving team? Let our HR experts assist! We can help your organization strengthen its recruitment, hiring, and employee engagement practices.

Read our spring 2026 issue of the Executive Director Bulletin to learn more!

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Attention Central WA! Next month is the annual “Central Washington Conference for the Greater Good” on 6/11 at Heritage University (Toppenish).

The theme is “Momentum, Courage, and Action,” a tribute to the realities facing nonprofit leaders everywhere.

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[501 Commons @501Commons]

Nonprofit leaders in Central WA are invited to the annual conference on June 11 for the opportunity to learn together, connect, & be inspired.

Read our May newsletter to learn about a WA State Department of Commerce grant for arts & tribal organizations.

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[501 Commons @501Commons]

Right now, we're very close to achieving our #GiveBIG goal! We're aiming to raise $25,000 to support 501 Commons’ free and discounted services.

#ItsUpToUs to help nonprofits access the resources they need to keep going.

Help us reach our goal by May 31!

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[501 Commons @501Commons]

The last day to register for #GiveBIG, which has already raised $750,000+ for nonprofits across Washington State, is this Sunday, May 3 at 11:59 p.m. PST.

You don't want to miss out on receiving a springtime fundraising boost.

#ItsUpToUs #fundraising

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[501 Commons @501Commons]

#GiveBIG is here! A single gift to 501 Commons powers thousands of nonprofits working across several causes. #ItsUpToUs to create a lasting impact across the issues we care about most.

Our goal is to raise $25,000. Our board is offering a $12,500 match!

https://t.co/f4bKEGMdRo

[501 Commons @501Commons]

The #GiveBIG Early Giving period commences tonight at midnight! Join the campaign ASAP if you want your organization to be visible on the Washington Gives website, where we expect 20,000+ donors to visit in the coming days.

#ItsUpToUs #WAGives

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[501 Commons @501Commons]

We understand spring can be a busy time for nonprofit fundraisers. For a quick overview of the crucial things you must do to maximize your GiveBIG success, join us tomorrow at noon for our final #GiveBIG webinar “Last Minute Tips for GiveBIG!"

#ItsUpToUs

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[501 Commons @501Commons]

In two weeks, the GiveBIG Early Giving period begins! Soon, we expect 20,000+ donors to get into the spirit of generosity and start donating to nonprofits across Washington.

Will these donors find you?

Register today!

#GiveBIG #ItsUpToUs #WAGives

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[501 Commons @501Commons]

During #GiveBIG, you’ll spend a lot of time preparing fundraising emails.

Join us on Thursday, April 16 (11:30 a.m. PST) to learn from Scott Marlow how to prevent these emails from ending up in people's spam boxes using free online tools.

#ItsUpToUs

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[501 Commons @501Commons]

#GiveBIG early giving starts later this month! If you haven’t already, renew or begin your Washington Gives registration today so you can join the statewide fundraising campaign that raised $9.3 million last year for nearly 1,300 nonprofits.

#ItsUpToUs

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[501 Commons @501Commons]

As performance evaluation season once again ramps up, nonprofit leaders should start thinking about their compensation strategy.

Read the March 2026 newsletter to learn how our HR team can be your partner in compensation analysis and workforce planning!

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[501 Commons @501Commons]

#GiveBIG is 6 weeks away! To maximize your campaign's success, you cannot ignore one of the most important facets of fundraising:

Storytelling.

Register for tomorrow's FREE webinar to learn how to tell your story in a powerful way that engages donors.

https://t.co/2JGlbnGefD

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Come work with us! 501 Commons seeks a Financial Services Associate to join our accounting team. Our FSAs provide direct bookkeeping services to our nonprofit partners.

Salary range is $30.00–$33.00 per hour, DOE. We’re an equal opportunity employer.

https://t.co/5Sb5myTLkn

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#ItsUpToUs to create the world we want to see! All nonprofits based in or serving Washington are invited to join #GiveBIG, which is on May 5, 2026. Read our most recent Executive Director Bulletin to learn about registration and new campaign messaging.

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Every year, most nonprofit organizations are required to file a form with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) known as the “Form 990.”

Read this blog article that describes the 4 types of 990s, which one you should file, and how 501 Commons can help you.

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[501 Commons @501Commons]

Most nonprofits are required to file an annual form with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) known colloquially as “the 990.” Read our February 2026 e-newsletter to learn the basics of what you need to know about this critically important form.

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The first #GiveBIG training webinar is on Wednesday, Feb. 25 at noon (PST). If you’re new to GiveBIG or are new in your role in leading a giving day campaign, MK Holody of Mightycause will teach you the basics of the Washington Gives platform.

#ItsUpToUs

https://t.co/fkYZu10kFa

[501 Commons @501Commons]

#GiveBIG is back! All nonprofits based in or serving Washington can now register to join #GiveBIG, which raised $9.3 million last year.

If you participated last year, log in to your account and pay your fee. If you’re new, complete the registration form:

https://t.co/dcm6b8Jy7u