Non-Profit Resource Library
Applying For & Maintaining 501(c)3 Status
- Nonprofit Legal Checklist
- The Right Road to Compliance & Protection
- Compliance Guide for 501(c)(3) Public Charities
- 501(c)3 Pros, Cons and Alternatives
- “The Terms:” An Easy Guide to Insurance Jargon and Related Lingo
- A Discussion of Contractual Liability
Strategic Planning
- Strategic Planning in Nonprofits Flowchart
- Decision Making Rubric- The Ultimate Cheat Sheet for Critical Thinking
- The Do-Good Strategic Plan Template for Non Profits (download)
For Your Board of Directors
Culture of Philanthropy
- A Culture of Philanthropy vs. A Culture of Fundraising
- Beyond Fundraising: What Does It Mean to Create a Culture of Philanthropy?
- Creating a Culture of Philanthropy: A Great Adventure
- Nurturing a Culture of Philanthropy
- Having Employees
- HR Equity Toolkit
- Engaging The Nonprofit Workforce
- A Nonprofits Guide to OSHA
- Recruiting and Retaining Exceptional Talent for Nonprofit Organizations
- British Columbia Employers’ Corner
- Washington Workplace Posters: Required and Recommended
- Idaho Employer Required Poster Downloads
- Oregon Employer Required Posting Downloads
- California Workplace Postings
- Montana Employer Required Poster Downloads
Communications, Publicity & Events
- How to Write a Nonprofit Press Release
- Event Wrap-Up Template
- Google Hangouts Cheat Sheet
- Visual Storytelling 101
- Washington State Gambling Commission Raffle Guidelines
- Liquor, Cannabis, Gambling, and Your Washington State Fundraising Event
- Washington Nonprofits Email Marketing Slideshow (PDF Download)
- 10 Ways for Nonprofits to Create an Engaged Community
- How to Tell A Story Worksheet: Outline an impact story for an appeal, a newsletter, or blog (PDF Download)
Nonprofits Helping Nonprofits
- Washington Nonprofits – Events, networking, tool kits, etc. We are members! Let us know if you need help accessing any member only resources: projects@cascadianow.org
- Nonprofit Hub– Listen to Nonprofit Hub Radio podcasts, view articles on a wide variety of subjects, and sign up for free webinars.
- 501 Commons – Awesome resources for nonprofits including a Training & Networking Event Calendar and personalized assistance!
- National Council of Nonprofits– Discover resources like nonprofit sector trends, ethics & accountability, and much, much more!
- TechSoup– IT for nonprofits featuring webinars and events, product discounts, and a varied library of articles and how-to’s.
- Firespring – Free webinars for nonprofits featuring communications, donor relations, and more!
Quick Reference Guide:
- Apply to Become a Project
- Project FAQ
- Resource Library
- Project Directory
For Project Leaders:
- Organizational Documents
- Reporting Template
- Expense Request
- Other Services
Grant Application Materials
- DOB IRS determination letter
- DOB Board of Directors Roster
- DOB Statement of Financial Activity
- DOB Statement of Financial Position
- DOB 990
- Completed W9
- Budget Template
Mailing Address: 4128 Interlake Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103
Website: deptofbioregion.org
Primary Contact: Brandon Letsinger, Bioregional Director, cascadia@deptofbioregion.org
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