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 From the Desk of
Jim White
Dear Friends,
Spring is certainly upon us in Oregon with the cherry and plum blossoms bursting and the rivers already beginning to swell in some areas. At this time of year the thoughts of nonprofit leaders turn to mid-year forecasting to ensure their programs are on track to meet the needs of their mission. The advent of online tools and occasions for collaboration give us all new opportunities to be a part of deeper and broader discussions and knowledge sharing. With that in mind, I'd like to call attention to some new platforms and opportunities to share information, understand the needs of the communities we serve, and inform one another of our successes and challenges.
Read the full letter.
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Measuring the Effects of the Sequester
Nonprofit Staff, Board Members & Volunteers: Share Your Stories About the Sequester's Impact
GiveVoice.org helps track the effects of sequestration on nonprofits and the communities they serve. Use this new tool to document in what form the cuts are taking their toll, from increased community needs to decreased resources.
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 Renewing Nonprofit Member Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. creates hope and opportunity for low income people with mental illnesses and addictions, blending innovation, inclusion, and determination with competence and compassion.
Cascadia provides a critical safety net for approximately 12,000 people each year who are struggling with serious mental illness, addictions, and who as a community are disproportionately impacted by physical health issues, poverty, and homelessness. Learn more here.
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Member Benefits Spotlight
 Oregon Foundation DataBook
NAO Members receive discounts on a variety of nonprofit publications, including the latest edition of the Oregon Foundation DataBook. The only published Oregon-specific resource of its kind, the DataBook connects grantseekers with their most likely sources of foundation support.
All 1,449 Oregon foundations are included (basic contact and fiscal information), with major profiles on the largest foundations, including every grant they made for the profiled year, trustees, purpose, restrictions, deadlines, contact procedures, geographic focus, and more.
The DataBook can be purchased on its own, or with an accompanying CD that makes research fast and easy. Users can search any or multiple fields, and capture the search results as a fully editable text file. NAO Members receive 15% off the cover price.
- NAO Members Book $170; Book & CD $212.50
- Nonmembers Book $200; Book & CD $250
Have questions? Contact the Membership Coordinator by calling 503-239-4001, ext. 127. Membership will be verified by the publisher at the time of purchase. Get your copy today!
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Not sure? View our Nonprofit and Affiliate Member lists.
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Small Nonprofits--High Impact! Essentials for Success (Webinar & Peer Learning Discussion Series)
 In partnership with the Ford Institute for Community Building, we are pleased to present this brand-new, three-session series that offers the flexibility of learning via webinar either on your own, or hosted in the company of your peers at locations in Bandon, The Dalles, and Roseburg.
The hosted webinars are followed by skillfully-facilitated peer learning discussions. The first session, "Building Strong Nonprofit Boards" on March 13, was a huge success! Learn more about the remaining two sessions:
National Survey on Shared Leadership
Nonprofit Solutions and Education Northwest are teaming up to study perceptions of shared leadership among nonprofits. This study will help build knowledge about current practices and models as well as benefits and challenges, with the goal of providing useful information for nonprofits interested in innovative leadership models. National partners in this study include MAP for Nonprofits in Minneapolis/St. Paul, the Nonprofit Association of Oregon, and Third Sector New England.
Enter a drawing for a free nonprofit training (provided by the study partners) at the end of the survey. Take the survey now.
2013 NAO Training Survey
If you haven't had a chance to take our Training Survey, you are in luck--we've extended the deadline to March 29! Thanks to all of you who have already responded.
Take the survey for a chance to win a voucher for a training event or network season pass--up to $150 value!
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Professional Development Opportunities
Lead Boldly: 2013 Oregon Nonprofit Leaders Conference (Apr 22 to 23 in Medford)
Join nonprofits, grantmakers, and thought leaders to explore the challenges and opportunities of nonprofit leadership in today's climate. The early bird registration discount ends April 3; registration stays open until the conference fills. Group discounts are also available. Apply for a partial scholarship by March 20 at 5:00 p.m.; those receiving scholarships will be notified by March 27. Register now.
16th Annual Continuums of Service Conference (Apr 24 to 26 in Portland)
Hosted by the Washington Campus Compact, the focus of this year's conference is the role community engagement plays in educating for the public good. Register now.
Lights! Camera! (Your Mission in) Action!
The Northwest Film Center School of Film is offering a nine-session class, Video Production in the Workplace, beginning April 13. Develop and hone your skills at planning, writing, shooting, and editing content for videos to further your organization's message and communications, and get access to equipment outside of class.
2013 MBL Nonprofit Salary & Benefits Survey
Sign up to take the premier compensation and benefits survey for Oregon and SW Washington nonprofits. Register by March 29 to save 10%. First time participants also save 10%. The deadline is April 12. Register for the survey.
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Do You Serve Clients in Need of Low to No Cost Access to Transit?
Through the Fare Assistance and Fare Relief Programs, TriMet provides fares to nonprofits and community-based organizations at a lower cost or at no cost to distribute to their low-income clients. The deadline for the first round of grant applications is March 22. Learn more.
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Oregon Nonprofit Forum 2013/Annual Meeting
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SAVE THE DATE! The Oregon Nonprofit Forum, held in conjunction with NAO's Annual Meeting, will be on October 18 in Portland. Stay tuned for details!
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Welcome, New & Renewing Members!
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In February, we gained 16 new Members and had 33 renewals!
New & 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.
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Check Out an Upcoming NAO Training
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NAO Nonprofit Members receive $15 off of The Oregon Nonprofit Corporation Handbook, Fifth Edition.
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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Bookmark NAO's Nonprofit Job Board to keep an eye on the latest nonprofit job openings.
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