Whatcom Council of Nonprofits

Building relationships, sharing resources, and communicating the vital roles of nonprofit organizations in Whatcom County

WCN's Upcoming Events

THIS WEEK!  WCN Schmoozefest Schmoozefest Summer 2009

4:30-6:30 pm, Thursday, February 11, 2010
Lakeway Inn, Mt. Baker Room
714 Lakeway Drive, Bellingham

Join us at a free and fun networking event open to all nonprofit supporters, staff, board members, volunteers, and friends. By informally gathering together, we open up the opportunity to create connections, inspire partnerships, and expand our knowledge of others who share a commitment to nonprofit work. This bi-annual event is organized by the Whatcom Council of Nonprofits with no-host beverages and snacks. No RSVP is required. Just come!

Nonprofits... Got a door prize to donate? Contact 715-1061 or wcn@whatcomcoalition.org if you have an item to add to the fun... tickets, gift baskets, tours of your facility, objects anyone would love to win...

News and Views

MORE about these News and Views...

http://www.washingtonnonprofits.org/
In 36 state associations across the country, nonprofit organizations
Collaborate to manage and lead more effectively,
Increase their impact in their communities,
Reduce the cost of doing business
Strengthen their collaborative voice on issues that affect their communities as well as their operations
state association will provide Washington’s over 50,000 nonprofits with better representation in state and federal policy decisions – acting as a knowledgeable resource for elected officials in the process
  1. Washington Nonprofits - A new state association has been formed.
  2. December 2009 Report on Nonprofit Capacity by Philanthrophy Northwest now available for Washington State including Whatcom County data.
  3. “What’s New about State Reporting and Registration Requirements” Training Opportunity. 
  4. New State Legislation HB 2576 - The Secretary of State’s office has submitted state legislation, HB 2576.

 

Sponsors

The Whatcom Coalition for Healthy Communities
The Mary Redman Foundation
Whatcom Community Foundation
Bellingham Public Library

Nonprofit Highlight of the Week

Conservation Northwest is the region's premier wildlife and wild lands preservation group. We are science-based and focus on working with local communities to find on-the-ground solutions that protect and connect wild places from the BC Rockies to the Washington coast. FMI: Conservation Northwest

Check out Conservation Northwest's recent interview with WhatcomCounts.org!

Imagine your nonprofit featured here and on WhatcomCounts.org.

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