Nancy Bell Evans Center
The aim of the Nancy Bell Evans Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy is to enhance the understanding and vitality of the nonprofit and philanthropic sector through research, education, and community engagement. Find out more about our:
- Research on nonprofits, philanthropy, and non-governmental organizations
- Education opportunities through the Evans School, University of Washington, and other partnerships with academic institutions
- Community engagement and events connecting members of the academic, nonprofit, and philanthropic communitites
- Resources compiled from a variety of places for easier access to information on nonprofits and philanthropy
Announcements and Events
- Applications sought for 2010 Nonprofit Executive Leadership Institute Deadline: December 11
- 16th Annual Washington State Nonprofit Conference: April 29, 2010, 8am-4:30pm
Recent Publications
- Dozens of teaching cases are available to members of the Evans School's Electronic Hallway. Join now or log in.
- 2009 edition of the Washington Nonprofit Handbook: How to Form and Maintain a Nonprofit Corporation in Washington State, published by WAACO with chapters contributed by Senior Advisors Cory Sbarbaro and Putnam Barber
- Nonprofits in Washington: 2009 (143 KB PDF) offers a current statistical and informative profile about the contributions of nonprofits to the quality of life in Washington state communities.
Find out more about the Nancy Bell Evans Center by contacting us at 206.221.4629 or nbec@u.washington.edu.

