501 Commons is a nonprofit that assists nonprofits in the State of Washington.

Mission

501 Commons' mission is to boost the capacity of nonprofit organizations to thrive over the long term and effectively serve the community.

Story

501 Commons was founded in 1989 as Executive Service Corps of Washington. In 2010, they changed their name to 501 Commons, reflecting a changing role and broader range of services. In 2012, they absorbed some of the programs and services of the Alliance for Nonprofits and the technology services of NPower Northwest.

Best Practices

501 Commons has a Tools & Best Practices section on their website.