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 Director's Update
Executive Director Carrie Hoops talks about our Nonprofit Town Hall Series, sponsorship opportunities for the coming year, and a staffing change here at NAO.
Find out what she has to say.
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Public Policy & Advocacy Series
Election Year Activities for Nonprofits
By Deborah Steinkopf
Part 6 in the Public Policy & Advocacy Series
Nonprofits don't have to sit on the sidelines during an election year. There are a number of things nonprofits can do to promote democracy as long as they operate in a nonpartisan manner, as required by federal regulations. This means that nonprofits can neither support nor oppose candidates for elected office or a particular political party--be it federal, state, or local levels.
Read the full article, and don't miss Nonprofit VOTE's free webinar on voter participation basics (March 22)!
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Public Policy News
Recap of Short Session
The Oregon Legislature adjourned its first annual session on Monday, March 5 with agreements on the governor's education reform bill. By overwhelming majorities, the Senate endorsed House Bill 4164, which creates a health insurance exchange intended to help individuals and small businesses find cheaper coverage, and House Bill 4165, which reorganizes and expands oversight of the state's early childhood programs. Oregon's health exchange has been mentioned as a possible model for a federal exchange. The 2012 Legislature also revised the 2011-2013 state budget to reflect shrinking revenue projections, estimated to be $340 million.
The Oregon Business Association also sums up the session in this blog post.
Free Webinar "Nonprofit Voter Participation
Basics for Nonprofits"
 Join Nonprofit VOTE on March 22 for an introduction to nonprofit voter engagement work. You'll learn the basics--like voter registration, voter education, candidate engagement, and get-out-the-vote efforts--and how to stay nonpartisan. The discussion will focus on ways to maximize your impact while integrating outreach into services you already provide.
Register today to make sure your nonprofit is ready for the 2012 election!
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Member Benefits Highlight:
Background Checks
Screening of paid staff and volunteers is required for many nonprofits. As a nonprofit member of NAO you have access to discounts on a variety of products and services, including background checking and screening through Ceous Global.
Why are background checks important?
A vital part of any volunteer management or hiring process, criminal background checking and screening help to:
- Place the best possible candidate
- Enhance your organization's effectiveness through greater productivity and retention
- Supplant your organization's loss prevention efforts and provide a safer environment for employees, volunteers, and clients
What is involved in a background check?
Generally, background checks go back seven years and explore address, criminal, employment, and education history, as well as other areas such as motor vehicle and sex offenses, anti-terrorist activity, drug screening, professional licensure, and other federal criminal and civil records.
How much will my organization save?
On average NAO members save 62% on standard background screening options.
Get a quote now, or contact Micaela Kennedy, Member Services Coordinator, for more information on this important screening.
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Nonprofit Association of Oregon Updates
NAO Is Hiring!
NAO is looking for our next Development & Communications Director to lead NAO's fundraising and communications strategies. This position is the driving force behind NAO's strategic communications plan, and responsible for all aspects of NAO's fundraising efforts.
View the full announcement.
NAO's Executive Transition Services
Is your executive director planning to retire?
Is your organization ready to build a development department or restructure your current fundraising efforts?
Are you an executive director, development director, or organizational leader facing big organizational transitions and challenges?
All organizations experience challenges. Our Executive Transition Services (ETS) team assists leaders in times of transition. From interim development director services to fundraising consulting, from executive coaching to interim executive director services, our consultants work with you and your teams, providing customized guidance and planning so your organization can thrive.
Eager to learn more? Contact Kathy Kniep, Executive Transition Services Consultant, at kkniep@nonprofitoregon.org or call 503-239-4001, ext. 113.
Executive Search: Metropolitan Family Services
Our Executive Transition Services team is currently conducting an executive director search for Metropolitan Family Services.
View the full announcement.
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Announcements
OSCPA Conference on May 7
Join the Oregon Society of Certified Public Accountants (OSCPA) for their 2012 Nonprofit Conference on May 7. Highlights include a general session with attorney Cynthia Cumfer on "Claiming Our Invisible Heritage: Why Our Work with Nonprofits Matters" and "Grants Management Strategies and Systems" by Kay Sohl. NAO members can register for the guest rate of $230. More info.
GISI Stepping Stones Project
GISI Marketing Group, a fully integrated marketing organization, is focused on the success of their nonprofit partners. Through their Stepping Stones program they donate 2.5% cash or 5% in products and services to enrolled 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), 501(c)(6), 501(c)(14), and 501(c)(19) organizations based on their annual spending with GISI. Stepping Stones enrollment is easy. To ask questions or receive more detailed information, please email steppingstones@gisimarketing.com, or visit their website.
Get Your Nonprofit Profiled
With the imperative to help widely communicate the missions of nonprofits, Preeminent Presence develops professionally crafted video portraits to showcase an intimate perspective of an organization's leading executives. They present a dual focus of the individual and the professional--a process that highlights the acumen, commitment, and passion of the leaders who drive your organization. Their primary objective is to help you engage individuals and organizations who can support your organization's cause. Production qualities are high and the cost reasonable. Contact Jeb Brodrick at 503-780-2000 to learn more.
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The Nonprofit Town Hall Series Continues
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Our ongoing Nonprofit Town Halls offer listening sessions and information-sharing events focused on the strengths and challenges of Oregon's nonprofits.
Town Halls are free, and open to nonprofit leaders, staff, Board members, volunteers, elected officials, and other community stakeholders. Each session is followed by a funders panel to help you connect with area grantmakers.
Next up is Coos Bay on April 18. RSVP here.
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Check Out an NAO Training Near You!
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Other Professional Development Opportunities
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Penelope Burk Comes to Portland!
Join Capital Pacific Bank the morning of April 4 for an engaging workshop featuring Penelope Burk, author of Donor-Centered Fundraising. Registration is $30 for NAO Members; $35 for Nonmembers. To add your name to the invitation list, contact kswift@cpbank.net.
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Office Space Available for Sublease
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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).
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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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Bookmark NAO's Nonprofit Job Board to keep an eye on the latest nonprofit job openings.
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