In Washington, people with low and middle incomes pay six times more in state and local taxes as a share of their income than the wealthiest one percent. Our state-funded services and programs rely on a stable and equitable tax system. How does it work? Why do people say it is regressive? How does it impact everyone in our state and the critical work of nonprofit organizations?
Trusted messengers. Inclusive communities. These have been the major lessons from 2020 Census outreach, and they remain important for a range of issues, from response to the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccine uptake to inclusive regional planning and economic recovery. Join Census Legacies for a national launch with partners across the country.
Census Legacies project builds on the foundations of census coalitions to create stronger and more equitable communities. At this meeting, you will learn about the rapidly growing peer-learning network seeking to re-purpose Census outreach tables from around the country to shape the future of our regions.
A reflection from our public policy and advocacy staff.
The 2020 election capped a year of turmoil across our country and in our communities. From the onset and resurgence of the global COVID-19 pandemic, to the national reckoning with systemic racism in the wake of police...
Following last week’s conversation on philanthropy’s response to the elections, we will focus on some of the big questions and actions for our sector in transitioning to the important work ahead of us. We will be joined by leaders who will share perspectives and strategies for philanthropy’s...
On the heels of Election Day, join us in a conversation about what we are hearing and learning from our communities, networks and the media about the stakes for the future. This will be a time to talk to your peers about your plans, your thoughts about pivots you may be making, and to ask each...
