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 From the Desk of
Jim White
In this first letter on the job, NAO's new Executive Director Jim White recaps our third Annual Meeting and invites you to stop by and say hello at one of our upcoming "meet and greet" events in Medford, Eugene, Bend, and Portland.
Read the full letter.
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Highlights from the Annual Meeting
We thank all of the members, sponsors, and guests who joined us for our third Annual Meeting on October 12, 2012 at the Chemeketa Community College's Northwest Viticulture Center in Salem. For a recap of the day's events, read the Annual Meeting highlights.
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Oregon Nonprofit Sector Report
During the Executive Directors Network session on October 3, Operations Director Alice Forbes shared an overview of findings from the Oregon Nonprofit Sector Report (ONSR), a comprehensive report that examines the sector as a whole.
In case you missed the session, view the presentation here, and find the full report here.
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Public Policy News
Remember to Vote on November 6!
Your vote makes a difference! Do the research, become knowledgeable, and cast your vote for the candidates that support your organization's work, your community, and the people you serve.
The National Council of Nonprofit's President Calls on Nonprofits to Stand Up and Speak Out
In a recent Huffington Post article Tim Delaney gave us new language as he described the advancing fiscal cliff as a "human cliff." Tim's rendering calls on nonprofits to stand up, speak out, and paint a vivid, realistic, and understandable picture of the ramifications of policy decisions on the men, women, and children we serve. Read the article here.
NAO's Role in Public Policy
We strive to provide you with tools and timely information so that you can participate in public policy dialogue that affects your organization, community, and the people you serve. Your nonprofit can be an important bridge between policy makers and your constituents.
At the Annual meeting on October 12, NAO's Public Policy Committee offered an opportunity to learn from case studies of two nonprofit Board discussions about Ballot Measure 84, an initiative to phase out Oregon's estate tax. While the outcomes of the discussions were very different for the two organizations, the dialogue, weighing of the pros and cons, and coming to a consensus about the issue provided a great example for us all to model with our Boards around public policy.
Northwest Planned Giving Roundtable Shares Government Relations Report
Bringing you information to help with your decision making is one of the important services NAO provides the sector. The Northwest Planned Giving Roundtable provided a good report for their members which we hope you will find informative. View the report.
Looking Back, Looking Forward
In this brief advocacy report, we share plans for our advocacy-related work in the coming year, and reflect on this past year's activities. Read the report.
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Member Benefits Spotlight
New Member Benefits
We are pleased to offer our nonprofit members these new cost-saving programs:
- NAO Technology Consulting: Back office tech support to help you meet your mission
- The Oregon Nonprofit Corporation Handbook: The essential how-to guide for nonprofit organizations
- Click & Pledge: A comprehensive and affordable suite of online fundraising solutions
- CPF Gives Automatic Donation Program: A low-cost direct-debit donation program
- Good 360: A marketplace for a variety of product donations
- GrantStation Membership Value Program: Access to a variety of grantmaking services
- Office Depot: Coming soon!
Visit the member benefits section of our website to learn more about these cost-saving benefits, or download the full benefits matrix and list of new benefits here.
Click & Pledge Webinar on November 1
NAO has partnered with Click & Pledge to bring your organization this comprehensive and affordable suite of fundraising solutions. The suite includes donation portals for web and mobile, Salesforce.com integration, and an event management platform. NAO Nonprofit Members receive an exclusive low rate of $5/month plus low transaction fees. To learn more about this new benefit, join in on the free webinar on November 1 at 1:00 p.m. PST. Register now.
Already an NAO Member? Thank you!
Not an NAO Member? Join today!
Not sure? View our Nonprofit and Affiliate member lists.
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Successful Grants Stewardship Webinar Series--Sneak Preview Videos
 Our 2012 grants webinar series kicks off on November 2. Check out these three short video excerpts for quick tips and tricks, and a sneak preview of the series:
Learn more about the series and find links to register here.
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Other Announcements
Great Ideas @ Work : A Celebration of
Workplace Innovation
Family Forward Oregon invites you to celebrate the Oregon employers that are modernizing their workplaces and making work work in today's economy, for today's families. Unsurprisingly, several of the 25 winners of the 2012 award are nonprofits! Join them in Portland on November 13 to celebrate. Learn more or register.
Recognize Oregonians Who Make a Difference:
"I Am Oregon" Nominations
 The "I Am Oregon" Campaign invites you to nominate people doing good in your community, especially those whose deeds may be going unnoticed and unsung. The campaign aims to highlight their stories and build a growing network of people working together for the good of Oregon. Both nominees and nominators will be rewarded with public recognition and access to the Oregon Unlimited network. Recognize your neighbor, friend, or any community-minded Oregonian that inspires you by November 14. Learn more.
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Other Professional Development Opportunities
Portland Idealist Grad Fair on October 24
The Portland Idealist Grad Fair will be held on October 24 and is free and open to the public. Intended for anyone considering graduate school to advance their careers in the public sector, individuals can discuss graduate degree options with admissions representatives from across the country and around the world, the application process, and financing their education. Learn more.
Halloween Meet the Grantmakers: Portland Funders Reveal All the Goulish Details on the Funding Landscape for Arts Organizations
Panelists will describe their foundation's funding priorities as they pertain to arts organizations, share current regional arts funding trends, provide insights into internal and external factors that lead to change, and reflect on best practices for approaching foundations for support during challenging economic times. October 31 in Portland from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Costumes encouraged! Learn more.
Board President Training with Financial Stewardship Resources on November 10
Are you a Board president or incoming Board chair who assumed this key role without adequate knowledge, training, or understanding of position expectations? This event is for you! November 10 in Independence from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Cost is $80. Learn more.
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Meet & Greet with Executive Director
Jim White
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Join Jim for a "meet and greet" at one of these upcoming network training sessions:
Balancing Act: Roles for Board & Staff
Nov 14 in Medford
Planning for Sustainability: Strengthening Your Business Model
Nov 20 in Eugene
Development Strategies: Finding a Balance that Works
Nov 28 in Bend
A Portland date, time, and location is yet to be determined--stay tuned!
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Member of the Month: Portland Homeless Family Solutions
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 This month, we talk with Brandi Tuck, Executive Director of Portland Homeless Family Solutions (PHFS) and NAO Board member, about the good works happening in her organization. Learn about their work serving homeless families with children in the Portland-metro area here. |
Know of a nonprofit organization doing good work in your community? Let us know about them! This space is reserved for our Nonprofit Members. View the member listing here. |
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Check Out an Upcoming NAO Training
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The Oregon Nonprofit Corporation Handbook
--Member Discount
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NAO Nonprofit Members receive $15 off the newly released fifth edition of The Oregon Nonprofit Corporation Handbook.
Already an NAO Member?
To receive the member discount code, send us an email or call 503-239-4001,
ext. 127.
Not an NAO Member yet?
Join today!
Learn more or purchase The Handbook here.
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Welcome New & Renewing Members
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We'd like to extend a warm welcome to our new members and big thanks to our renewing members during the month of September. Together, our voices are stronger!
New Members
Renewing Members
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We like to feature the good works of our members, and offer several avenues for visibility: our website, social media platforms, presentations, and print materials (just to name a few). Interested in having your organization featured? Submit success stories and high-resolution photos that demonstrate your mission in action to news@nonprofitoregon.org.
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Bookmark NAO's Nonprofit Job Board to keep an eye on the latest nonprofit job openings.
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