Causes: Nonprofit Management

Mission: Our mission is to amplify the strengths of nonprofits — so people and communities flourish.

Results: 501 Commons provides expertise to nonprofits through 30+ services, including a full range of management consulting; technology consulting (IT planning and database development); outsourced HR, accounting, IT infrastructure, and database management services; professional development and board training; and free information and referral services. As a nonprofit ourselves, we are grateful for the support we receive from dozens of philanthropic partners to help us keep services affordable to nonprofits of all sizes. Annually, our services strengthen 1,000+ nonprofits, improving the quality of life for individuals, families, and communities.

Direct beneficiaries per year: Each year 501 Commons provides expertise to 1,000+ nonprofits in the Pacific Northwest and beyond through affordable consulting services, high-quality management assistance, educational classes, professional development training, free information, and referrals. More than 1,500 nonprofits benefit from participating in GiveBIG Washington, our state’s largest online giving day that 501 Commons has proudly produced since 2019.

Geographic areas served: Washington State and Portland

Programs:
• GiveBIG Washington
• Information and Referral
• IT infrastructure, database development and support
• Retreat planning & facilitation
• Emergency & succession planning
• Strategic & operational planning
• Leadership coaching and executive advising
• Accounting & bookkeeping services
• Human Resources & organizational development
• Board development and training
• Customized workshops
• Learning programs in volunteer management, arts management, technology planning, and fundraising.