Leadership change NAWA recently appointed a new Executive Director, Neal Mizushima, as of Sep 24, 2024, signaling potential shifts in strategic priorities and funding approaches. This presents an opening to offer leadership-aligned programs, grant-writing support, and executive coaching services tailored to a new leadership phase.

Funding scale With annual revenue in the 1M–10M range and a member network of 11–50 employees across Washington, NAWA is likely exploring capacity-building, tech upgrades, and cost-efficiency initiatives. Propose affordable, scalable solutions such as cloud-based collaboration tools, fundraising analytics, and program management platforms.

Advocacy & equity NAWA emphasizes advocacy, equity, and dismantling white supremacy as core objectives. This creates opportunity for partnerships around DEI training, data-driven policy impact services, storytelling for advocacy, and community engagement platforms that measure equity outcomes.

Digital tooling Existing tech stack includes Google Ads, iCIMS, Microsoft 365, and other digital tools. There is room to expand digital marketing, candidate/customer relationship management, analytics, and modernization of communication workflows to boost reach and efficiency for member services.

Collaboration network NAWA serves a broad coalition of nonprofits and has a history of partnerships with government agencies and foundations. Target opportunities include alliance-building services, event platforms, cross-sector collaboration tools, and sponsored content or training programs for member organizations seeking scalable collaboration.