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Reflections from Jim White
 Dear Friends,
This month I'd like to share news from the National Council of Nonprofits Member Conference and analysis of the the Oregon-specific data gleaned from the Nonprofit Finance Fund's annual State of the Sector Survey. Read more.
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Learn from the Experts
SIGN UP NOW: 2014 Spring Oregon Nonprofit Forum (May 21 in Portland)
 Join us for a program focusing on national, regional, and local trends in the nonprofit sector, featuring Diana Aviv, CEO of Independent Sector.
Diana represents tens of thousands of organizations across the country to advance the common good by leading, strengthening, and mobilizing the charitable community. A frequent speaker on trends in and key issues for the sector, she has testified before Congress and has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, NPR, and MSNBC.com. Preregister now!
SAVE THE DATE: 2014 Independent Sector National Conference (Nov 16 to 18 in Seattle)
The Nonprofit Association of Oregon is proud to partner with Independent Sector--the leadership network for nonprofits, foundations, and corporations--to bring its 2014 National Conference to Seattle this November 16 to 18. Last year's conference in New York gathered more than 1,200 nonprofit professionals, including more than 400 nonprofit chief executives.
As part of the Nonprofit Association of Oregon network, NAO Members are entitled to receive a discounted registration rate. Contact membership@nonprofitoregon.org or 503-239-4001, ext. 127 and ask for the discount codes. Learn more.
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Professional Development
Good News on Federal Money for Nonprofits
 Nonprofits receiving federal money--those whose federal dollars trickle down through state or other intermediary agreements and those with direct federal awards--will find the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) new Super Circular a virtual treasure trove of promising changes in requirements for obtaining and managing federal dollars. Read the full article.
FREE Preview: New eLearning Course for Board Members
(May 13 in Portland)
The Center for Nonprofit Stewardship will be releasing an eLearning course for Board members this Spring. Come preview the course as well as the upcoming release of their Financial Policies Toolkit. Register now.
OSCPA Not-for-Profit Conference 2014
(May 16 in Portland)
Designed for CPAs and other accounting professionals in the nonprofit sector, this conference provides an overview and update of important issues impacting the not-for-profit arena. Save an additional $30 if you register by April 25, 2014! Learn more.
Southeastern Oregon Nonprofit Organization Board Training (May 17 in Klamath Falls)
This Center for Nonprofit Stewardship training features special guest instructor Kirk Harvey, Chief Investigator at the Oregon Department of Justice. All nonprofits--from charitable and religious to service groups and business associations--are invited. Learn more.
Eastern Oregon Nonprofit Conference (Jun 5 to 6 in Ontario)
View the lineup for Change, Connect, Commit, Community! NAO's Director of Rural Programs Amy Carlson and Director of Executive Transition Services Kim Cumming are each presenting, and NAO's Executive Director Jim White will moderate a panel discussion and lead a town hall on advocacy. Early bird registration rates end May 9. Register now.
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Funding
Nike Employee Grant Fund
This Oregon Community Foundation fund seeks to benefit communities where Nike employees live, work, and play in the greater Portland area. Learn more.
Two Northwest Health Foundation (NWHF) Funding Opportunities
The Kaiser Permanente Community Fund improves the health of communities throughout the Kaiser Permanente Northwest service region, with a specific focus on addressing the social determinants of health. Learn more.
Learning Together and Connecting Communities is designed to strengthen the capacity of communities of people with disabilities to self-organize and to build relationships with organizations and communities for a broader conversation about disability, race/ethnicity, and geography. Learn more.
The Lawrence Foundation
The Lawrence Foundation supports environmental, human services, disaster relief, and other causes. Learn more.
Mary Kay Foundation's Domestic Violence Shelter Program
Nonprofits that operate emergency shelters for survivors of domestic violence can apply for grants of $20,000 each. Learn more.
The Retirement Research Foundation's Responsive Grants Program
Grants support projects that focus on aging and retirement issues, particularly advocacy, professional education and training, and research. Learn more.
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Video: 2014 AFP Philanthropy Trends Survey 
Nonprofit fundraising and sector experts talk about what the findings of the 2014 AFP Philanthropy Trends Survey mean for you, nonprofit groups, and the sector. Experts commenting include NAO Executive Director Jim White. Watch it now.
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Oregon Nonprofit Event Calendar
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Check out all the great nonprofit events happening around Oregon this month!
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Capacity Building for Arts in Oregon
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Congratulations to these arts organizations as participants in the two-year capacity building project from the Kennedy Center:
- Artists Repertory Theatre
- Chamber Music Northwest
- Columbia Center for the Arts
- Disjecta Contemporary Art Center of Portland
- Metropolitan Youth Symphony
- Miracle Theatre Group, a/k/a Milagro
- Northwest Film Center
- Oregon Ballet Theatre
- Oregon Historical Society
- Oregon Symphony Association
- Profile Theatre
- Tears of Joy Theatre
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Bookmark NAO's Nonprofit Job Board to keep an eye on the latest nonprofit job openings.
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Welcome, New & Renewing Members!
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See who joined and renewed here!
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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.
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