Reflections from Jim White

Dear Friends,

I hope you all had a wonderful summer engaged in the good work of keeping our communities vital through your nonprofit action. As summer winds down, we are getting ready for a new program year. 

It's looking like we'll have much to discuss at NAO's Fifth Annual Meeting on October 7th in Bend, in conjunction with the High Desert Nonprofit Leaders Conference. 

We're excited to have Peter Brinckerhoff as our keynote speaker. Peter's an award-winning author with eight books and two workbooks in print, and over 60 articles published in the not-for-profit press. The conference will feature tracks for leaders, volunteer managers and board members. Registration will be $85 for NAO and Arts & Culture Alliance Members, and $115 for nonmembers.

A piece of good news. Last month, the United States House of Representatives voted to approve the America Gives More Act (H.R.4719), which contains several vital provisions that encourage charitable giving, and in turn serve varied causes all across the state of Oregon.

Unfortunately, the Senate will have only 12 legislative days to address these important provisions before congress adjourns again, and the focus shifts to the Nov. election cycle.  Read more

Senate Likely to Adjourn Without Addressing Charitable Legislation

With the November elections looming, U.S. Senators seem ready to recess before addressing the America Gives More Act (H.R.4719), which promotes charitable giving to nonprofits in communities across the country. Read more

An Exploration of Rural & Urban Lands

In a recent Oregon State University Rural Studies Program working paper, researchers examined three nationwide systems for defining rural and urban areas. They found that the choice of classification system has far-reaching research and policy implications. Read more

Changes to Fingerprint Background Checks

Nonprofits conducting criminal background checks as a component of staff screening should be aware of recent decisions by the State of Oregon. Read more

PNW: The Creative Edge

The 2014 Independent Sector Conference offers specialized content for a range of audiences as diverse as the sector. Embrace the Northwest spirit of reciprocity, innovation, and place in this pathway presented by Philanthropy Northwest and partners. Register now 

Conversation Project Catalog Now Available

Oregon Humanities is pleased to announce the new 2014-15 Conversation Project catalog, featuring 33 programs covering topics such as surveillance, agriculture, disability, education, guns, sports, and service. Read more 

Oregon Law's Free Governance Assessment Clinic Now Available

The University of Oregon School of Law's Nonprofit Clinic offers a free governance assessment and a thorough compliance and best practices check-up of nonprofit articles of incorporation and by-laws. Apply now 

Eastern Oregon Nonprofit Organization Board Training (Sep 20 in La Grande)

Both new and veteran Board members will find the timely, content-rich workshops at this Center for Nonprofit Stewardship training event relevant. NAO Members receive a 10% discount on the individual and organization registration rates. Register here

Spirit Mountain Community Fund Small Grants Program

The Small Grants program provides newer or smaller organizations with funding of up to $5,000 for organizations with an annual operating budget of less than $250,000. Inquiries are due on August 15. Check your eligibility

Offers from our Members

Big Fundraising Goal? Big Data Can Help
from Donordynamics Founder Jeri Alcock

Selfie on Directors & Officers Insurance Program
from Bliss Sequoia CIC Matt Lokan

Nine-Month Leadership Development Program
from SAGE Executive Director Steve Higgs
 
Program Evaluation Design Opportunity
from PSU Adjunct Associate Professor Eric Einsprucs

In This Issue 

Upcoming Training

Form 990 Workshop 

Aug 29 in Portland

The Nonprofit Social Media Success Toolkit 

Sep 2 online

QuickBooks Made Easy for Nonprofits 

Using Story to Build People, Plans & Resources 

Sep 9 in Portland

Easy Hands-on Analytics 

Sep 10 in Portland

Nonprofit Symposium

Sep 18 in Eugene

High Impact Volunteers 

Sep 25 in Portland  

Major Gifts Symposium

Sep 29 in Portland 

High Desert Nonprofit Leaders Conference 

Oct 7 in Bend 

The Ultimate Grants Toolkit 

Oct 10 online 

Network Series: Each year-long series covers the most relevant topics facing the sector. Sign up for a season pass for cost savings and convenience, or join the sessions that interest you. NAO members receive larger discounts. 

- Equity & Inclusion
- Executive Directors
- Nonprofit Board Network
- Nonprofit Fiscal Managers
- Network Central Oregon
- Rogue Valley Network
- South Willamette Valley

Career Opportunities  

President & CEO
Camp Fire Columbia

Program Coordinator
Oregon Humanities

For the latest nonprofit job openings, bookmark our Nonprofit Job Board

Leading for
Equity & Inclusion

Join a new peer learning cohort of nonprofit executive directors leading their organizations toward greater equity, inclusion, and justice. Applications are due by Sept 8. Read more

Email, or call Janelle Culley at 503-239-4001, ext. 113. 

Oregon Nonprofit Event Calendar

Check out all the great nonprofit events happening around Oregon this month. You can add your nonprofit's event easily, for free, here.

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