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NAO Adds Two New Stars to the Capacity Building Services Team
We are pleased to announce that two new Senior Consultants, Maria Lisa Johnson and Barbara Gibbs, will be joining the Capacity Building Services (CBS) Team.
 Maria Lisa Johnson has worked with public and nonprofit organizations on a wide range of issues affecting community well-being for over 20 years. Her passion for working with the Latino community and low-income groups has focused her consulting on strengthening organizations for greater access and enhanced services to diverse populations. Maria Lisa was the founding Executive Director for the Latino Network. She strives to model participatory leadership, open communication, and shared learning.
 Barbara Gibbs has worked over 30 years in a variety of nonprofit leadership roles, including seven years at the Meyer Memorial Trust. This gives her an amazing philanthropic perspective and first-hand knowledge of regional funders. She has worked closely with organizations of all sizes and disciplines--urban and rural--as well as coalitions. In addition to her foundation work, Barb has led nonprofits through everything from strategic planning, turn-arounds, capital campaigns, and facility renovations and construction.
Barbara and Maria Lisa bring great connections with nonprofits that serve the state's growing diversity of communities and residents. Maria Lisa has facilitated the successful formation and working agreements for multi-cultural coalitions such as the Coalitions for Educational Excellence. Barbara worked closely with the Coalition of Communities of Color to develop their $1 million Leadership Development initiative.
They join our top-notch CBS team: Carol Ford (Director of CBS), Guadalupe Guajardo, Bob Hazen, Cliff Jones, and Kathy Kniep.
About NAO Capacity Building Services
NAO consultants work with hundreds of nonprofits each year in traditional areas of organizational development, as well as customized approaches that help build nonprofit capacity. NAO provides the coaching and expertise needed to solve problems, develop plans for the future, and navigate organizational changes. Our focus areas include: strategic planning, financial management, board and staff development, governance, leadership development, cross-cultural effectiveness, facilitation, human resources, and fund development. If you are interested in learning more about how NAO's Capacity Building Services Team can help your organization, please contact intake@nonprofitoregon.org.
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Public Policy News
Plan Ahead: Building Your 2012 Voter
Engagement Timeline
With 2012 underway, nonprofits are considering plans for registering, educating, and engaging voters this year. Jumpstart your planning and join Nonprofit VOTE for this free webinar on January 26. RSVP here.
2011 Legislative Report on Racial Equity
Released by APANO
In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, APANO and a coalition of community groups in Oregon released Facing Race: 2011 Legislative Report on Racial Equity. The report is a multi-issue and multiracial assessment of the 2011 legislative session. The report also includes recommendations to improve Oregon's approach to racial equity and inclusion.
Register and download the full report (40 pages)
Download an excerpt of the Report's "Executive Summary" and "Introduction" (6 pages)
Nonprofit Sector Grew Jobs the Last Decade, but Lost Market Share
Defying two recessions, the nonprofit sector posted a remarkable ten-year record of job growth, achieving an average annual growth rate of 2.1 percent from 2000 to 2010, while for-profit jobs declined by an average of minus 0.6 percent per year. While overall nonprofit employment grew faster than overall business employment during this time, in three key fields--social assistance, education, and nursing home care--for-profit employment growth actually outpaced nonprofits. As a result, nonprofit organizations operating in these fields lost significant market share to for-profits.
Read the full Johns Hopkins University report
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Public Policy & Advocacy Series
Presenting Public Testimony
By Deborah Steinkopf
Part 4 in the Public Policy & Advocacy Series
In the previous installment of the Advocacy Series we provided guidelines for meeting with elected officials. Public testimony is another way to influence public policy and get your issue in front of legislators.
Read the full article.
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Member Benefits Highlight
UST Unemployment Insurance: The State Deadline Is Next Week!
We told you about this last month, but since the deadline to opt out of Oregon's state unemployment tax system for 2012 is January 31, we thought it worth mentioning again...
It may work to your benefit to opt out of the state unemployment tax system and become a direct reimbursing employer. Employers who opt out of the state unemployment tax system save money by reimbursing the state only for unemployment benefits paid out, instead of paying quarterly taxes per employee. And, since employers typically pay $2.00 in taxes for every $1.00 paid out in benefits, becoming a direct reimbursing employer may be the best option for your nonprofit.
The Unemployment Services Trust (UST) can help you determine whether becoming a direct reimbursing employer would work to your organization's benefit. All nonprofits with ten or more full-time employees are encouraged to explore this option. To speak with a knowledgeable UST representative, contact Bill Downey at 888-249-4788 or info@ChooseUST.org.
Not a member and want to take advantage of this and other member benefits? Join today!
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Nonprofit Association of Oregon Updates
Oregon Nonprofit Sector Report
The Institute for Nonprofit Management at PSU is releasing a survey of Oregon nonprofits this month. Findings will be used to establish the inaugural Oregon Nonprofit Sector Report. A sample of nonprofit organizations around the state will receive the online survey. Every response is important! If you are selected to receive the survey, please respond. We will report out on our findings in April.
2012 Nonprofit Town Halls
Our ongoing Nonprofit Town Halls offer a special opportunity for nonprofit leaders to join a statewide conversation about our unique strengths and challenges as a sector. We held five town Hall sessions in 2010-2011. Read the Town Hall report summary here.
In 2012 we will continue the conversation and will extend an invitation for elected officials to join us. Where possible, we are adding a funders panel in conjunction with the Town Hall, to help connect local nonprofit leaders with grantmakers in their community.
We are kicking off our 2012 Town Halls with a session in Albany on March 2, 2012. There is no cost to attend the Town Halls. More details, and registration info, here.
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Announcements
New Board Development Resource
 In their new book, The Board Member's Easier Than You Think Guide to Nonprofit Finances, authors Andy Robinson and Nancy Wasserman help Board members understand their fiduciary roles with wisdom, clarity, humor, and humility.
View the table of contents
Read an excerpt
Order now
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Funding Opportunity
Capacity Building Grants for Arts Organizations
Oregon Arts Commission's Capacity Building Grants application deadline is February 1. More info and application materials here.
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Discounted Training for NAO Members | |
NAO Members receive 10% off all NAO training, including individual network sessions and season passes, workshops, and webinars. Learn more about member benefits here.
View listings of our Nonprofit and Affiliate Members.
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Regional Fundraising Conference | |
Early bird pricing is still available for the WVDO 2012 Conference and Crystal Awards, which takes place May 17 and 18 at the historic Governor Hotel in Portland. Registration info here.
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Office Space Available for Sublease | |
NAO seeks a nonprofit tenant to sublease office space. The office is in the RiverSide Centre, located at 5100 SW Macadam Avenue, Suite 360; Portland, Oregon 97239 (in the Johns Landing neighborhood).
View map.
THE DETAILS:
Two bright, sunny adjacent offices (11'3" x 10'5" and 15'1" x 16'4");
Approximately 419 rentable square feet;
$636.66/mo lease rate ($7639.87 annually), plus additional to be negotiated for copier, reception, coffee, etc.;
Need to have own phone and internet service, but cable is complete;
Rent increases 3% annually September 1;
Prefer at least a two to three year commitment.
Contact Alice Forbes, Operations Director
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