Executive Director Carrie Hoops discusses recent efforts to inform policy makers about the good works of nonprofits and to engage the media in follow-up to the launch of the Nonprofit Town Hall series.  

Find out what she has to say 

Upcoming Town Halls / Save the Date!

Southern Oregon on May 18 (Medford)
Eastern Oregon on June 7 (Pendleton) 

By Kathy Kniep and Jeri Alcock

Part 3 in the Executive Transition Services Series

Food Alliance is an established leader in defining and promoting sustainable agriculture. When the organization received a capacity building grant to grow contributed revenue, they found themselves in new territory. After some early success with special events and corporate contributions, fundraising slowed. A month before their annual campaign was to launch, Food Alliance approached the Executive Transition Services team about an interim development director.  

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Members of the Nonprofit Association of Oregon are eligible to receive free or discounted publications that help you identify prospective funders and keep up with trends in the nonprofit sector. 

The 10th Edition of the Oregon Foundation DataBook is an essential tool for nonprofits seeking foundation support. It includes a directory and a database of 1,633 Oregon foundations, with major profiles on 296 of the largest grantmaking foundations and a listing of all of their grants for the most recent year on record. Great for prospect research! Members receive a 20% discount off the publisher's price!

Other discounted publications and online newsletters available to members include:

• 20% off The Nonprofit Quarterly  
• 50% off Fieldstone Alliance Publications 
• GrantStation Insider - free! 

Members can order the Oregon Foundation DataBook or other publications here.

Interested in learning more about how to write a winning grant proposal? Come to the April 21 "Foundation and Corporate Grant Strategies" workshop in Portland, led by Rick Levine and featuring program officers from three area foundations.

Looking for more advanced grant training? Join Rick Levine, along with Kit Gillem, Program Director at the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust, on June 8 for "Advanced Grant Strategies" in Portland.

Members receive a 10% discount on all Nonprofit Association of Oregon training events. View a full listing of upcoming workshops 

Read the recent Oregonian article and watch video interviews with local nonprofit leaders on some of the current challenges facing the nonprofit sector at OregonLive.com.  

Looking for strategies to develop your board? Write winning grant proposals? Increase your effectiveness as a supervisor?

The Nonprofit Association of Oregon announces ten upcoming workshops on a range of important topics for today's nonprofit professional, presented by experts in the field. These full-day training opportunities offer information and resources on best practices in nonprofit management and development. Workshops will be held in Portland, Eugene, Medford, and Bend.  

View a list of upcoming workshops  

Don't miss your chance to participate in the MBL Group's 6th edition of the compensation and benefits survey for Oregon and SW Washington nonprofits. The 2011 survey will provide comprehensive information for 86 benchmark positions and 14 benefit and pay topics. Participation is free and all participants receive a complimentary Executive Summary. The survey closes March 31. Sign up to participate today!   

Compare your Board's performance with others' in the much awaited Governance Index. Since BoardSource began collecting data on governance in 1994, growing attention has been paid to good board policies and practices. Since the last Index came out in 2007, nonprofit boards have dealt with global recession and the new IRS Form 990 requirements. Nonprofit boards have stepped up on both accounts, with increased personal giving and adoption of more accountability policies. The findings also tell us that nonprofit leaders' profound passion for their organizations and the continued quest for better boards is ongoing. Read the full report 

Public Policy Resources:
Alliance for Justice Webinars

"Lobbying Rules for Nonprofits"
March 24
11:00 a.m. to
12:00 p.m. (PST)
Learn more

"Election Related Activities for Nonprofits"
March 29
11:00 a.m. to
12:00 p.m. (PST)
Learn more

Alliance for Justice (AFJ) offers a wide range of materials that promote a deeper understanding of the advocacy rules for nonprofits. You can order their publications through
the AFJ store.

Effective Supervision 

Mar 25 in Eugene

Foundation & Corporate Grant Strategies 

Apr 21 in Portland

Working with the 21st Century Volunteer and Promoting Your Volunteer Program

May 12 in Portland

Board Development: Strategies for Success

May 17 in Eugene

Social Media:
Should We? and Getting Started with Facebook
& Twitter

May 25 in Bend

View the full training calendar