Current Issues

These are the Current Issues facing our sector today. To find out how we're addressing them, follow the links

Current State Initiatives

An Increase in the State Sales Tax

The Governor has proposed a five cent increase in the state sales tax to prevent further cuts to education.  Read how this benefits the nonprofit sector.

Reforming Reporting Regulations

In an effort to improve the transparency and accountability of nonprofit service providers, the government is requiring an increasing amount of reporting.  This places an excessive burden on nonprofit organizations, at a time they are expected to increase services.  Read our response about how to fix this.

Unintended Consequences of State Budget Balancing

Cutbacks in State spending are having an especially adverse effect on nonprofit organizations that depend on State grants and contracts to provide needed services to Washington citizens.  The decrease in funding from the State comes at a time when the demand for their services are increasing because of the economy.  Learn more here.

Current Federal Initiatives

Charitable Deduction

Deficit reduction efforts impact state and local governments, affecting nonprofit organizations' abilities to carry out their mission.  Read how spending cuts, entitlement reforms and tax reforms impact the work of nonprofits.  (read more)

Independent Sector's Information:  Proposed Changes to the Charitable Deduction

Nonprofit Day in Olympia

The Alliance FOR Nonprofits Washington's third annual Day in Olympia will be Friday, February 10, 2012.  Teams of representatives from Washington nonprofit organizations will converge on Olympia to meet with legislators and other state officials.  The primary focus will be to inform policy makers about unintended tax consequences on nonprofits, regulatory reform, and support for increased revenues.  Register for this event.