Reflections from Jim White

Jim WhiteDear Friends,

Nonprofits develop succession plans and look for ways to invest in growing leaders but are often stymied as to how to produce them. How do we grow new leaders? Finding the right application and development of leadership is perhaps the most critical challenge now facing the nonprofit sector. Are we up to the challenge?

Public Policy News

Oregon Sets Fair Fiscal Reporting Standards  

Oregon House Bill (HB) 4081--which authorizes the Attorney General to enforce nonprofit reporting and regulatory requirements--is law! The bill passed both the House and the Senate in February and it was signed by the Governor on March 3, 2014.

IRS Gets an Earful from Nonprofits on Proposed Regulations

NAO joined Independent Sector to comment on proposed IRS regulations that would redefine the rules for political activity by tax-exempt organizations. The IRS received a whopping 143,764 comments on its proposed 501(c)(4) regulations concerning campaign-related political activity. For more details, read this article from Nonprofit Quarterly.  

Seeking a Central Oregon
Capacity Builder

NAO is looking for a leader in Central Oregon to coordinate nonprofit capacity building activities, support professional development opportunities, and offer light coaching/consultation around the region by phone, email, and in-person. Interested? Find out more here.

Noteworthy 

AFP Philanthropy Awards Nominations

The 28th Annual Philanthropy Awards will be presented to Oregonians and Southwest Washingtonians whose generosity has made a significant impact on the lives of the people in our region. Please consider the people you know who are generous with their resources and talent and nominate them for the appropriate award. The deadline for nominations is April 12, 2014. Find the nomination form here.

Exceptional Talent Now Available:
The Oregon & Hatfield Fellows Programs

 

Each year, the Center for Public Service at PSU recruits students from renowned master's and PhD graduate programs from around the US for its Next Generation Initiative.

Oregon Fellows are available for 10-week stints during their summer breaks, generally starting mid-May and mid-June. The sponsor fee for an Oregon Fellow is $9,000. Hatfield Resident Fellows--eager to transition to their public service careers--are available beginning July 15 for approximately eight months. For Hatfield Fellows the sponsorship fee is $35,000. Learn more.

Professional Development Opportunities

Southern Oregon Coast Nonprofit Organization Board Training
(Apr 5 in North Bend)

This Center for Nonprofit Stewardship Board member training event features popular instructors presenting timely workshops for new and veteran Board members. Participants will have ample opportunity to ask questions and explore issues related to their nonprofit organization.

Topics being addressed include: governing Board responsibilities, understanding and using financial information, nonprofit legal documents, and strengthening Board leadership. Learn more.

Oregon Nonprofit Leaders Conference
(Apr 17 to 18 in Medford)

The Oregon Nonprofit Leaders conference brings together about 350 nonprofit leaders for educational sessions on topics of nonprofit management. This year's Keynote Speaker is Kim Klein. Early bird discounts end March 21, 2014 at midnight. Information and registration is available here.

Funding Opportunities

DICK's Sporting Goods Foundation:
Sports Matter

The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation wants to help fund youth sports teams. Only 575 applications will be accepted by March 21, 2014 so apply today.

Access Transit: Low-Income Fare Programs from TriMet

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. Learn more.

In This Issue 

Reflections from Jim White
Public Policy News
Seeking a Central Oregon Capacity Builder
Noteworthy
Professional Development Opportunities
Funding Opportunities

Member Benefits: Background Checks    

Screening of paid staff and volunteers is required for many nonprofits. NAO Nonprofit Members have access to discounts on background checking and screening services through Ceous Global. Learn more

Oregon Nonprofit Event Calendar  

Check out all the great nonprofit events happening around Oregon this month!

Upcoming NAO Trainings

Mastering Your Mix: A Practical Approach to Integrated Communications 

Starts Mar 19 Online

Key Financial Indicators for Effective Leadership 

Mar 19 in Medford

Planning for Sustainability: Strengthening Your Business Model 

Mar 26 in Bend

Financial Reports for a Successful Nonprofit Business Model 

Mar 26 Online

Managing Risk & Costs Associated with Common Employment Claims 

Mar 27 in Portland

Don't Just Add to the Noise: Building Meaningful Online Community Engagement 

Apr 2 in Portland

Key Financial Indicators for Effective Leadership 

Apr 8 in Portland

Unconscious Bias: You Don't Know What You Don't Know 

Apr 10 in Portland

Budget Building for Grant Professionals: Crafting a Winning Project Budget - Guaranteed! 

Apr 11 Online

Key Financial Indicators for Effective Leadership 

Apr 15 in Eugene

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