501 Commons. Board Prospectus. A Resource for Nonprofits. A Partner for Philanthropy.

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1 501 Commons Board Prospectus A Resource for Nonprofits. A Partner for Philanthropy.

2 Plymouth Housing Group FIRST Washingn Our Mission Assistance Dogs Northwest T he Pacific Northwest s nonprofits are tackling problems we all want addressed; such as hunger, youth suicide, domestic violence, unemployment, drinking water pollution. Nonprofits also bring us the arts, great public spaces, animal companions, enriching youth activities, much more. The staff, boards, volunteers at these organizations are working hard, but there is still tremendous untapped potential in our nonprofits. Because most of the funding available nonprofits can only be used for programs, even large nonprofits have extremely limited budgets for planning, board development, operational improvement, as well as basic HR, technology, financial systems. How can we unleash their potential make the world a better place unless we provide nonprofits with affordable access the skills ols they need? In Washingn State, individuals, foundations, corporations, government have come gether surmount this problem by supporting 501 Commons. As the nonprofit management support organization for the state of Washingn, 501 Commons delivers a comprehensive array of resources expertise that enables hundreds of nonprofits serve more people, families, communities throughout the state. 501 Commons is a dynamic, entrepreneurial, effective social secr enterprise that is delivering results positively impacting the quality of life in Washingn beyond. Recognition Seattle Business Magazine Nonprofit of the Year (2014). Other awards include Minority Executive Direcrs Coalition Partner Award, Evergreen Award, Most Innovative AmeriCorps State Volunteer Generation Fund Programs.

3 100+ partners Consultants, businesses, capacity builders listed in the 501 Commons Nonprofit Resource Direcry. Washingn Access Fund 50+ staff members The 2016 Climate Survey reported a 5.4 rating (6 = Strongly Agree) for My supervisor treats me with respect volunteers Including Executive Service Corps members, Encore Fellows, volunteers serving in the Volunteer Manager Corps. Khambatta Dance Company $ $4.6 million budget Including $1.3 million worth of in-kind donations of volunteer time software. Touching Touching All All Aspects Aspects of of Our Our Community Community Other Arts, Culture & Humanities Community Improvement & Capacity Building Environment Healthcare Housing & Shelter Human Services Mutual & Membership Benefit Philanthropy, Volunteerism & Grantmaking Youth Development Other Education Unknown/Other 501 Commons is a GuideStar Exchange Platinum Participant, a trusted validation of our transparency, stewardship, organizational growth. Sound Theatre Company (p) Hopelink (botm).

4 Page Ahead Our Services A nnually, 501 Commons serves nearly 1,000 organizations through its training programs, contracted projects (completing 600 projects for 400 organizations), 450 Information Referral Services cases. More than 850 secr leaders benefit from our training leadership development programs: Free monthly 501 Talks Tech workshops Board Training in King County series Executive Direcr Forums Our website, which receives more than 100,000 visits per year, features an organizational self-assessment ol Our Services based on the Five Elements of a Healthy Nonprofit. Visirs our Nonprofit Resource Direcry access: Referrals Referrals vetted vetted specialists specialists Links Links outside outside resources resources helpful helpful ols ols Advice Advice on on best best practices practices A Venues Venues Map Map A calendar calendar of of training training events events happening happening in in the the community. community. Clients Clients receiving receiving ongoing ongoing HR, HR, technology technology support, support, financial financial services services get get p-notch p-notch expertise expertise at at affordable affordable rates rates for for organizations organizations of of all all sizes. sizes. Thanks Thanks our our funders funders donors, donors, we we offer offer discounted discounted rates rates for for coaching, coaching, management management consulting, consulting, our our programs. programs. Board development Board portal Training & Resources Board development Board portal Governance & Boards Fundraising & Financial Management On-site virtual financial services Financial Fitness Financial consulting On-site & virtual financial services Financial Fitness Financial consulting services Catalyst Tax services Catalyst Organizational development Management consulting Organizational development Human Management resources consulting Human resources Nonprofit Staff Climate Survey Leadership development & training Coaching Executive advisors Training Coaching & resources Nonprofit Staff Climate Survey Leadership development & training Executive advisors Management & Culture Planning, Technology, & Administration Communications & Relationships IT infrastructure IT infrastructure Data solutions Strategic planning Data solutions Operations consulting Plan IT Administrative systems Intranet Technology planning & strategy Strategic planning Operations consulting Plan IT Administrative systems Intranet Marketing/communications consulting Volunteer management Marketing & communications consulting Volunteer management Advocacy

5 About Board Service For more than a decade, the 501 Commons board of direcrs has been guided by the Policy Governance approach board leadership. Policy Governance uses policies that clarify the board s role within the organization, define its relationship with the executive, proscribe how the board operates. This approach enables the board focus on longer-term strategic issues, deepening community connections, evaluating performance, fundraising. Board Commitments Board members commit making 501 Commons one of their p volunteer commitments, so that you, board members, staff realize the benefits of your skills, experience, talents passion. In addition, board members are expected : Serve a three year term. There are no term limits; consequently, board members are often invited serve more than one term. Attend the board retreat at least four of the six board meetings each year. Join actively participate in a board committee. (These meetings are generally held by phone in the months between board meetings) Advance the mission of 501 Commons by promoting the organization s services volunteer opportunities, as well as affirming its reputation as a prestigious, entrepreneurial, award-winning, successful nonprofit organization. Make a meaningful annual financial contribution actively support 501 Commons fundraising efforts. Gain an understing of the organization that enables you contribute your unique set of skills, talents, passions ward its continuing success. Attend at least three gatherings, interviews, meetings or program events involving 501 Commons staff, clients, volunteers, funders, or other social secr stakeholders. Be responsive other board members staff, making careful use of the organization s resources. Our Commitment You We want our board members feel valued recognized for their commitment 501 Commons those we serve. We provide cusmized support each new board member in order ensure that they feel successful in their leadership role. Our commitment you includes: Ensuring that meetings events are well-organized make effective use of your time expertise. Providing timely helpful responses your information requests concerns. Producing effective results of which you can be proud. Saying what we can do doing what we say.

6 Board Bios Andrea Caupain serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Centersne, a nonprofit that provides underserved individuals with basic needs programs that encourage self-sufficiency. Before joining Centersne, Andrea worked for four years for the Washingn State Governor s Commission on African-American Affairs by providing them with analysis strategic development on legislative projects. Frank Hagel founded Hagel & Company in Hagel & Company is an executive search human resources technology company that serves clients in 26 states. Prior founding Hagel & Company, Frank served as a United Way professional for 24 years, including 14 years as President CEO of the United Way of Pierce County in Tacoma, as well as eight years in management positions for United Ways in Yakima Portl. Reza Khasu earned his degree in Political Science in Iran, moved the U.S. receive his master s degree in education from Eastern Washingn University. He has been working with high school students as a teacher, advisor, administrar for almost 30 years. Reza personally funded created the Bright Future Program at John Marshall Alternative High School. Joyce Lee leads the Marguerite Casey Foundation s finance operations, which includes investment, treasury, budget, financial reporting, insurance functions. She also oversees the MCF s human resources administration functions. She also serves as the treasurer of Hispanics Philanthropy as a board member of Asian Counseling Referral Service. Chris Miller serves as Chief Technology & Innovation Officer at Avanade, where he is responsible for the company s technology strategy innovation functions worldwide, client-centric innovation agenda (including Avanade Innovation Labs), annual Technology Vision white paper, emerging technology incubation program. Previously, Chris was at Accenture, serving as a senior direcr for their Collaboration 2.0 program. Kathleen Pierce is the managing trustee of the Kirkpatrick Family Foundation a retired adjunct faculty member of Seattle University s Executive Masters of Nonprofit Leadership Program. Kathleen is a founder of the SOAR Opportunity Fund, a public-private collaboration that invests in King County youth. She is the past chair of the Municipal League of King County is the former Executive Direcr of Citizens Education Center. Kasa Tupua Pierson has more than a decade of coaching program management experience in athletics, education, the nonprofit secr. Kasa is the Head Junior Varsity Coach for the Ballard High School Girls Basketball team. Previous experiences include managing academic programs with the Institute of Public Service at Seattle University, policy analysis with the Office of Program Research at the Washingn State House of Representatives, coordinating intergenerational programs through AmeriCorps. Richard Starnes is a principal in Deloitte Consulting s Technology Service Area. He brings more than 20 years of experience delivering technology solutions for analytics, business intelligence, data warehousing a broad range of industries. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Science at Loughborough University in the U.K. Before joining Deloitte Consulting, Richard was a Managing Direcr at BearingPoint.

7 Why our Board serves Being a member of the 501 Commons board provides personal enrichment, new relationships, the satisfaction of knowing that you are helping enhance the health well-being of Washingn nonprofits, as well as the lives of people, families, communities across the state beyond. Recent current board members reflect on why they value the opportunity serve. As a CPA, I ve seen a lot of nonprofits that have great passion programs but do not have the expertise they need become the best that they can be. I m passionate about helping nonprofits be stronger 501 Commons does that. Joyce Lee The responsibility fund social services seems be shifting from government nonprofits, we are in the perfect place help those people I care about. Reza Khasu I believe in 501 Commons mission love that our reach goes more than 1,000 organizations each year. There are so many organizations that I would love be able support. I can reach them all through my work as a member of the 501 Commons board. Kasa Tupua Pierson 501 Commons addresses both the lack of understing the lack of capacity in the community. Nonprofits are businesses that need help with capacity support. I m a connecr of people, 501 Commons always sees itself as a team player rather than a competir. Our success is everyone s success, everyone else s success is our success. Kathleen Pierce I m not only on the board, I m also a client. Being part of an ecosystem that builds organizations helps me evolve make my nonprofit better. I like being an evangelist for 501 Commons in the community. Andrea Caupain I observe the challenges with infrastructure that nonprofits face. Without the kind of support 501 Commons provides they cannot effectively have the impact they seek. I value that I can benefit multiple nonprofits in my role as a 501 Commons board member. Frank Hagel Learn More: 501commons.org/about-us/our-board

8 Our Supporters 501 Commons receives $1 million+ in annual support. Thanks these supporters, we are able provide nonprofits with free low cost capacity building services, training, referrals. Bill Melinda Gates Foundation Microsoft Corporation 4Culture The Ballmer Group The Boeing Company Campion Foundation Cedarmere Foundation City of Seattle Office of Arts & Culture Kirkpatrick Family Foundation Public, Private, Corporate Grants Medina Foundation Nesholm Family Foundation Norman Archibald Charitable Foundation Satterberg Foundation The Seattle Foundation State of Washingn - Serve Washingn Sherwood Trust Social Venture Partners United Way of King County Techtacular Sponsors Premier Sponsors: Microsoft Philanthropies Unified Compliance Framework (UCF) Additional Sponsors: Accenture AT&T Avanade Accenture AT&T Avanade IBM Mutual of Enumclaw Insurance Company Pacific Continental Bank The Boeing Company The Boeing Company CA Technologies CA Technologies Dell Deloitte Seattle Deloitte Seattle Plaster Group LLC Renaissance Charitable Foundation Inc. Siemens EMC Google Dell EMC Google Sprint World Wide Technology Beneficial State Bank Foster Pepper PLLC Direcry Party Sponsors Peterson Sullivan LLP TINYpulse Stay in uch: