501 Commons

35 Years of Service   

In 2024, 501 Commons celebrates 35 years of service to nonprofits in Washington State and beyond.  Please make a special tribute gift to celebrate this milestone.

Mission

501 Commons serves nonprofits as experts, innovators, and partners. Our passion is amplifying the strengths of nonprofits - so ALL people and communities flourish.

Services 

We serve nonprofits of all sizes with the support, resources, and the expertise they need. In 2023, we worked on 984 engagements with 654 organizations, including more than 60 "by and for" organizations based in BIPOC communities. We have provided these organizations with accounting, data services, human resources, technology, coaching, management consulting, free advisory services, and more.

We had 1,100 registrants for our training and leadership development programs. Last year 1,500+ organizations participated in GiveBIG and raised nearly $13 million. Overall, 2,000+ organizations benefit from our services annually.

Your contributions make it possible for us to provide low or no-fee services such as:

• Free Nonprofit Advisory Services 
• Management consulting & coaching on a sliding fee scale
• Low-cost quick consults in technology, finance, & HR
• 6 hours of free executive advising
• Affordable learning opportunities for staff, board members, & volunteers
• Next Level capacity building & mentorship program for BIPOC organizations.

        Listen to the executive directors talk about the impact of the Next Level program:

 

What our clients say...

Nonprofit Advisory Services   "This organization is a must-go for any individual /group looking to start or improve a nonprofit. 



Finance   "501 Commons helped my small organization develop an accounting and tax plan that will guide us through our next phase of growth. I am extremely grateful to everyone for their incredible commitment to their work and their respectful approach to their clients." -Kristin Stilt, Animal Diplomacy has used tax and accounting services from the 501 Commons financial services program since 2020  

Data Solutions: "Our Community Resource Center staff was able to streamline their work allowing them to better serve our clients and show accurate data that captures the breadth of their work."  -Yarrow Greer, Community Services Manager, The Opportunity Council - Bellingham, WA 

IT Services:  "501 Commons worked to understand our goals and went above and beyond to help us accomplish them.  -Miguel Maestas, Associate Director, El Centro de la Raza  which has used our Managed IT Services since 2012 

Human Resources: Jeff Ganung, Finance Director, Museum of Glass talks the positive impact of contracting with 501 Commons HR services since July of 2020

 

Recognition

We owe immense gratitude to our board of directors, staff of dedicated professionals, and the 570 members of our Executive Service Corps who graciously share their time and talents with nonprofits.