 Ms. Hoops Goes to Washington
In this last letter from Executive Director Carrie Hoops, she recaps her recent visit to our nation's capitol and offers a heartfelt goodbye. Read the full letter. |
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NAO's Annual Meeting
Save the Date!
NAO's third Annual Meeting will be held on October 12 in Salem. Join fellow NAO members to hear from dynamic speakers and learn more about our work to mobilize and serve the sector.
Your involvement is crucial to making NAO a responsive organization and collective voice for the sector!
Speaker Announcement
Nichole Maher, the recently appointed CEO of the NW Health Foundation, will be this year's keynote speaker, and will address the work of emerging nonprofit leaders in Oregon. We'll also be joined by State Treasurer Ted Wheeler. A more detailed agenda will be released soon--stay tuned!
Learn more and register now.
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Capacity Building Series
Preventative Care for Nonprofit Organizations
By Carol Ford, Director of Capacity Building Services
With health care a constant in our news headlines, especially recently, I'm reminded that capacity building is preventative health care for nonprofit organizations. Capacity building maintains a strong core and keeps all pieces of the organization healthy and running smoothly.
Find out more.
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Public Policy News
Free Webinar: "Nonprofits & Election Protection"
Join NonprofitVOTE to learn how your nonprofit can help ensure that your clients, constituents, and community members have the information and resources they need to successfully cast a ballot this year. Find out about tools like the 866-OUR-VOTE hotline and a new mobile phone app from the Lawyers' Committee, and learn how your nonprofit can direct voters to these and other resources for comprehensive information and advice on making sure their vote is counted. July 26 at 11:00 a.m. (PST); free. Learn more and register here.
2012 Nonprofit Town Hall Summary
A summary report of our 2012 Nonprofit Town Hall Series is now available. Thanks to all of the participants in Albany, Coos Bay, Prineville, and Baker City for sharing their insights and being part of this statewide conversation. Read the full summary.
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Member Benefits Spotlight:
NAO Training Discounts
NAO Members receive a 10% discount on all of our trainings. We offer a wide variety of training opportunities, from nonprofit networks--in Portland, Salem, Eugene, Medford, and Bend--to half and full-day workshops and webinars. We bring together nonprofit leaders and experts for engaging presentations on a variety of topics, including fiscal management, fundraising, cross-cultural effectiveness, Board development, impact evaluation, earned income strategies, and much more!
Information about upcoming sessions of our eight nonprofit networks, workshops, and webinars is included in our online event calendar.
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The 2012/13 Training Series Kicks Off
in September!
Please watch for our season announcement flyers for the upcoming nonprofit network trainings in your region. Each year-long series incorporates the most relevant topics facing the nonprofit sector. You can sign up for a season pass, or just come to the sessions that interest you.
Diversity Leaders Network (Portland)
Executive Directors Network (Portland)
Mid-Valley Nonprofit Network (Salem)
Nonprofit Board Network (Portland)
Nonprofit Fiscal Managers Association (Portland)
Nonprofit Network of Central Oregon (Bend)
Rogue Valley Nonprofit Training Series (Medford)
South Willamette Valley Nonprofit Network (Eugene)
To receive a discount on our training networks, please join the Nonprofit Association of Oregon today. Membership information is available on our website or contact Micaela Kennedy at 503-239-4001, ext. 127.
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Thank You to Our 2011/12 Sponsors!
Nonprofit Networks & Training Programs
AKT LLP
Bank of the Cascades
Beecher Carlson
Capital Pacific Bank
Heffernan Insurance Brokers
Kaiser Permanente
Lewis Kennedy Associates
Susan Matlack Jones & Associates, LLC
Pacific Continental Bank
James Richman, CPA, PC
Lane County Department of Youth Services (in-kind)
St. Charles Foundation (in-kind)
The Bulletin (in-kind)
2011 Annual Meeting
Alliance for Nonprofit Insurance
Kaiser Permanente
Miller Nash, LLP
PGE Foundation
The Standard
Your support means a great deal to us, the hundreds of nonprofits we serve, and the thousands of Oregonians they serve.
Want to become a sponsor? Learn how.
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Announcements
2012 Governor's Volunteer Awards Nominations: Deadline Extended!
Do you know an outstanding volunteer or volunteer program that deserves recognition? Nominate them for the 2012 Governor's Volunteer Awards! Nominations are due by July 22. Learn more.
Free IRS Webinar for Religious Organizations
On July 25 at 2:00 p.m., join the IRS Office of Exempt Organizations to learn about the federal tax rules of interest to churches and religious organizations. Learn more and register here.
2012 Nonprofit Tagline Awards
Nonprofit communications expert Nancy Schwartz hosts this annual and national tagline award. Each year, she releases submission results in a comprehensive report. It takes just a few minutes to enter, and the deadline is July 25. Learn more.
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Tomorrow! Free Webinar on Health Care Reform
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NAO's members are invited to join Heffernan Insurance Brokers for a look at the recent health care reform and what it will mean for employers. Friday, July 20 at 10:30 a.m. Learn more.
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Member Spotlight: Adelante Mujeres
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Adelante Chicas is one of four programs of Adelante Mujeres, a Washington County nonprofit dedicated to the education and empowerment of low-income Latina women and their families. Finding and fostering friendship, celebration, and dreams are core to the group's overall mission.
Read this inspiring article (p. 36) by Adelante Chicas Executive Director Bridget Cooke in May's MetroParent magazine. Eager to learn more about the group? Visit their website.
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Check Out an Upcoming NAO Training
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Other Professional Development Opportunities
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CFRE Prep Course Series Begins Next Week
AFP's Oregon & SW Washington chapter is offering a CFRE Prep Course Series. Session one is next Wednesday, July 25 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Learn more.
2012 Eastern Oregon Nonprofit Conference
Save the date for the Eastern Oregon Nonprofit Conference, "Creating Vital Communities," on September 13 and 14 in Ontario, Oregon. The keynote speaker will be Fay Hanleybrown of the nonprofit consulting firm FSG. Registration opens soon. Learn more.
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Bookmark NAO's Nonprofit Job Board to keep an eye on the latest nonprofit job openings.
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