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Southwest Washington’s nonprofits are essential to the health of our communities.
To better understand how current conditions are influencing nonprofits in our region, the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington conducted a nonprofit landscape survey in September 2025. The report we published reflects what nonprofit leaders told us about the realities they are facing and what it means for our neighbors and neighborhoods.
- Share this report with neighbors, co-workers, friends and family.
- Provide flexible, general operating support and commit to multi-year grants.
- Ask nonprofit staff about their top challenges and how you can help.
- Increase your volunteerism to provide immediate capacity support.
- Make strategic connections within your networks to support nonprofits.
- Participate in advocacy and awareness efforts to spread the word.
- Support shared infrastructure to lower compliance costs and administrative burdens.
- Invest in capacity-building efforts at small and grassroots organizations.
- Fund policy engagement and legal support so nonprofits can effectively serve vulnerable populations, such as immigrants and people with disabilities.
‘Foundationally and fundamentally different’
Hear what these leaders had to say in the article from the Columbian:
- Daniel Smith, CEO of Columbia River Mental Health Services
- Diana Avalos Leos, executive director of Latino Leadership Northwest
- Rekah Strong, CEO of Educational Opportunities for Children and Families
Help With Your Next Steps
The strain of funding shifts is being felt across southwest Washington. We can ensure local nonprofits remain steady beacons by taking notice and acting together. If you would like guidance on how to use your philanthropic dollars to move forward together, reach out to us.
610 Esther Street, Suite 201
Vancouver, WA 98660
(360) 694–2550
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