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From the Desk of Jim White
 Dear Friends,
As we draw near to the end of the 2013 Oregon legislative session, June has been an active month on the advocacy front for NAO.
I had the opportunity to visit Washington DC for the National Council of Nonprofits annual conference, where I connected with fellow MJ Murdock Charitable Trust cohort members and met with Oregon's congressional delegation on Lobby Day. As we recap NAO's public policy work on behalf of the nonprofit sector in Oregon, I also want to draw your attention to Oregon's common sense approach to addressing issues.
Read the full letter.
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FAQ on Oregon House Bill (HB) 2060
Check out the comprehensive FAQ on HB 2060 that we developed in collaboration with the Oregon Department of Justice Charitable Activities Section.
Help End the Overhead Myth
Organizations that have a robust infrastructure are more likely to succeed than those that do not. Nonprofits should not be starved from investing in themselves as enterprises. Instead of focusing on overhead, more attention should be paid to other factors of nonprofit performance such as transparency, governance, leadership, and results. That is not to say that overhead has no role in ensuring charity accountability. The overhead ratio can offer insight and a valid data point for rooting out fraud and poor financial management. That is why NAO supported Oregon's new law, HB 2060, that sets a 30% program spending benchmark for charities. Let's all help to get the word out to our donors and other supporters that investments in training, planning, evaluation, and internal systems--as well as our efforts to raise money to operate programs--helps us to sustain and improve our nonprofits.
Please participate in the campaign to end the focus on overhead in these four key ways:
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Renewing Nonprofit Member Menucha Retreat & Conference Center offers the finest retreat and conference center experience possible by providing opportunities for reflection, spiritual discovery, renewal, education, and enrichment for individuals, families, and communities. Menucha is located in Corbett, Oregon, just off of I-84, 22 miles from downtown Portland.
As a nonprofit serving other nonprofits, Menucha strives to offer guests the gift of contentment--the comfort of needs well met and the freedom to engage in purposeful work. The hope is that guest groups' experiences at Menucha--whether planning, training, or visioning--will enable them to better serve their constituents when they return to their everyday work. Learn more here.
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Member Benefits Spotlight
 The Nonprofit Association of Oregon is proud to announce office supply discounts for NAO Nonprofit Members!
Through NAO's partnership with Office Depot, we are able to offer excellent pricing on office supplies, printing services, technology, and more.
Benefits include:
- Up to 65% off retail on office supplies through discounted contract pricing on over 20,000 items
- Copy paper for as low as $27.49 per case (subject to change quarterly)
- Printing services--$0.02 per impression on black and white, $0.19 per impression for color, and 40% or greater off retail on finishing services
- Janitorial and Sanitation--discounts on over 3,000 items
- Online access to discount pricing and next day delivery on most items
- Purchase in stores with a Store Purchasing Card and receive your discount instantaneously
Contact NAO's dedicated Office Depot Account Manager to 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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Call for NAO Board Nominations
Interested in helping us continue to create a vital organization? Consider nominating yourself or a qualified candidate who is a part of your organization. Eligible individuals are Executive Directors or Board members of NAO Nonprofit Member organizations.
We are also looking for At-Large Board members from the for-profit and public sectors who have a passion for the nonprofit sector, but may not be affiliated with a nonprofit.
In selecting nominees, the NAO Governance Committee will seek to balance diverse geographic areas of the state, Oregon's demographic diversity, and broad representation from diverse nonprofit sectors. The deadline for Board nominations is Wednesday, June 26. Submit your nomination.
Deadline Extended for the 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon Survey
Sign up to participate through June 28! Learn more and register your organization for the survey.
2013 Nonprofit Salary & Benefits Survey Now Available
The 2013 survey includes results from 178 nonprofit organizations throughout Oregon and SW Washington and provides valuable benchmarking data on pay practices, benefits, and wages for over 110 positions and 14 benefit topics. Order your survey today.
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Professional Development Opportunities
Regards to Rural 2013 Conference (Jun 21 & 22 in Corvallis)
Though online registration for Innovations and Inspiration has closed, you can register at the door. Find onsite registration location, times, and prices here.
Idealware's Donor Management Systems Toolkit (Online)
Choosing a donor management system can be daunting. This online course will help you understand your options. To get you ready for the Toolkit, Idealware is hosting a free special one-hour session, New Trends in Donor Management, on June 20 at 1:00 p.m. (EST). They will present a run-through of the top trends from their new research for the upcoming Consumer's Guide to Donor Management Systems. Register now.
The Toolkit begins with a 90-minute session on July 9 at 1:00 p.m. (EST). Six one-hour donor management system demos will take place on July 16 to 18 and July 23 to 25 at 1:00 p.m. (EST)--each led and critiqued by Idealware's constituent database expert. The Toolkit wraps up on July 30 at 1:00 p.m. (EST) with a closing 90-minute session. Register now.
WVDO's 3 Degrees 2 Unite 1 Community (Jul 17 in Portland)
3 Degrees 2 Unite 1 Community, WVDO's annual event at the Lan Su Chinese Garden, brings business and nonprofit leaders together to find those connections that allow business to happen. Registration is limited to only two attendees per organization or company. Register now.
YNPN Portland Field Trip (Jul 17 in Portland)
Take the skills learned at YNPN's June Networking 101 event to the streets for 3 Degrees 2 Unite 1 Community. YNPN Portland members should indicate YNPN Portland membership in the Additional Comments section. YNPN Portland will host a pre-event meetup at Backspace from 5:00 to 5:50 p.m. Register now.
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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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See a list of our new and renewing Affiliate and Nonprofit 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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Portland Monthly's Light a Fire Awards
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Now in its ninth year, Portland Monthly's Light A Fire Awards brings together local philanthropic organizations and regional business leaders to celebrate organizations and individuals who are working to make the Portland metropolitan area more prosperous, beautiful, healthful, and sustainable--in a word, better--for all of our citizens. These individuals and nonprofit organizations will be honored in the pages of Portland Monthly and at the Light A Fire award ceremony. Nominations are open now through June 30. Learn more.
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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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