Highlights of 2003

Strengthening nonprofits is our reason for being. Strong nonprofits build strong communities, where people and institutions are able to meet and address challenges with charity, competence and mutual respect. The Evergreen State Society worked with colleagues across Washington during 2003 to help other nonprofits be successful.

Public Programs
Breakfast-time meetings on the theme of Civil Society in Everyday life engaged participants in examinations of the ways individuals can act to strengthen the communities where they live. The new Seattle University Student Center afforded comfortable and convenient rooms for the discussions.
A wide range of topics in nonprofit management filled the program of monthly BrownBag seminars offered at lunchtime at Antioch University’s Seattle campus.
Informal networking characterized the monthly Schmoozefest gatherings at the Wallingford Community Senior Center.
The Ninth Annual Nonprofit Leadership Conference brought Peter Brinckerhoff to Seattle for a day full of practical insights.
The 2003 Evergreen Awards to recognize nonprofits for outstanding community service.

The public programs of The Evergreen State Society are supported by

Speaking and Consulting by Putnam Barber, President of the Society

Assisted with the creation of Washington Attorneys Assisting Community Organizations, a referral service for attorneys willing to provide pro bono services with business matters. Online
Served as an advisor on the Principles of the Law of Nonprofit Organizations, under development by the American Law Institute.
Also served as a member of the Editorial Board of Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly, the journal of the Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action.

Writing and the World Wide Web

Initiated Observing Nonprofits as a medium for discussing issues and questions about nonprofits, summarizing events of importance to the field, and announcing events and programs of the Society.
Organized NonprofitNetworking, a free email distribution list serving more than 800 subscribers in Washington state. Online
Redesigned the format of the Society’s website at http://www.tess.org
Created or revised articles on more than 125 topics for the Internet Nonprofit Center (http://www.nonprofits.org) and its collection of “frequently asked questions” (FAQs) about nonprofits.
In April of 2004, the Society will publish the third in its reports on the scope and character of Nonprofits in Washington; the earlier editions were published in 1994 and 1999. Online

See http://www.tess.org for announcements of future events and summaries of past ones, as well as links to resources, writings and The Internet Nonprofit Center.

Membership dues, contributions from supporters, and income earned by offering conferences and seminars, support the Society. Members receive email copies of Observing Nonprofits, discounts on admission charges, and connections to people and organizations engaged in public benefit work.

A copy of the Society's 2003 Form 990 as filed with the IRS is available as a .pdf file. It was prepared using the Desktop 990 available from the National Center for Charitable Statistics at http://www.Form990.org and e-filed with the IRS following the procedures outlined there. (Acrobat Reader, available from http://www.adobe.com, is necessary to read this file.).

For information about joining and participating in The Evergreen State Society, please see the membership page at http://www.tess.org or contact the Society.

Volunteers and Staff

Putnam Barber, President
Kristen Carlson, Nonprofit Leadership Conference
Teri Clifford, Board of Directors
Aaron Day, Schmoozefest Web Design
Gene Edgar, Chair, Board of Directors
Michael Gilbert, Internet Nonprofit Center
Lee Harper, Nonprofits in Washington
Susan Hayden, Evergreen Awards
David Hopkins, Nonprofits in Washington
Donna Horn, Nonprofits in Washington
Mary Leake, Schmoozefest Director
Kristy Millette, BrownBag Assistant
Mark Nakagawa, Schmoozefest Web Management
Robert Ness, Planning Facilitator
Sarah Park, Website
Peter Richards, Evergreen Awards
Sherry Shanabarger, Director
Marie Sauter, Observing Nonprofits managing editor
Michelle Sheiman, NonprofitNetworking Manager
Joseph C. Smith, BrownBag Advisor
Sunny Speidel, Board of Directors
Sarah Stachowiak, BrownBag Assistant
Carol Walter, Schmoozefest Advisor
Karen Wirkala, Schmoozefest Assistant
Ellen Zick, BrownBag Director

BrownBag Presenters

Rosanna Bellotti (Safeco Golf Classic) and Carol Walter (Youth Eastside Services) - Special Event Fundraising
Zia Gipson (Marketing that Matters) - Describing Your Organization’s Values
Roy A. Hamrick (Hamrick Investment Counsel) - Investment Basics
Richard Lynch (Lynch Associates) - Volunteer Management for Non-Profits
Mark Pomerantz (Seattle Social Enterprise Consultants) - How to Develop a Social Enterprise
Laura Retzler (Nonprofit Recruitment Services) - How to Find a Great Nonprofit Job
Pat Roley (Armfield, Harrison & Thomas) - Insurance for Directors and Officers
Lisa Samuelson (Parker LePla) - Integrated Brand Strategy
Bobbie Stephens (human resources consultant) - Success in the Selection of Employees
Kristin R. Woolever (Antioch Center for Creative Change) - Communication with Colleagues

Civil Society Discussion Guests

Cecile Andrews, the circle of simplicity
Lucy Barber, author of Marching on Washington
David Brewster: Why a Two-Newspaper Town Matters
Brewster Denny, dean-emeritus of the Evans School of Public Affairs, UW
Fred Jarrett, Washington House of Representatives
Judd Kirk, Port Blakely Company'
Ed Medieros, Phinney Neighborhood Association
Bob Ness and Dwight Gee, An Arts Council for Mongolia
Tom Page, Washington WIN-2-1-1
Paul Shoemaker, Social Venture Partners
Marv Thomas, author of Personal Village
Mark Trahant, Editorial Page, Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Schmoozefest Guests and Featured Organizations

Bikeworks
Michael Bisesi, Nonprofit Center, Seattle University
Rebecca Cooper, Municipal League Candidate Evaluation Project
Delridge Neighborhood Development Association
Trish Millines Dziko founder of Technology Access Foundation
Goodenough Community
Lee Harper, student in the Nonprofit Leadership Program, Seattle University
Susan Howlett, fundraising and development consultant
Mary Leake, speed networking
Kirk W. Laughlin Director of Fund Development, Youth Eastside Services (YES)
Maria Marsala, networking coach
Benjamina Menashe student at the Evans School of Public Affairs, UW
Neighbornets Northwest
Bookfest
NPower
Progressive Animal Welfare Society (PAWS)
Seattle Works
Deborah Swets, director of CityClub
Urban Rest Stop

For information about joining and participating in The Evergreen State Society, please see the membership page at http://www.tess.org or contact the Society at:

The Evergreen State Society
PO Box 29682
Seattle, WA 98102-0682
(206) 329-5640 :: info@tess.org