Reflections from Jim White

I hope that you are all enjoying the fall weather and successes in your end-of-year programming. 

I want bring your attention to a critical issue which is important to nonprofits in Oregon. When Congress controversially enacted the first federal minimum wage 75 years ago the wage was set at 25 cents an hour. Nine revisions later, it now stands at $7.25 an hour with the last revision over six years ago. Oregon currently has the third highest minimum wage in the country at $9.10 per hour after Washington DC and Washington state. Some argue that adjusting earnings to a living wage salary will reduce poverty and stimulate growth in the economy; others argue that markets are the best determinants and that raising minimum wages in Oregon would depress job growth and investment, making Oregon less competitive to other states that do not have similar standards. Read more

Thanks for a Successful Annual Meeting and High Desert Nonprofit Leaders Conference

For those of you who attended across the state, thank you for a successful Annual Meeting and High Desert Nonprofit Leaders Conference. We hope that you enjoyed Peter Brinckerhoff's keynote presentation on nonprofit stewardship. Watch it here 

Community Names the 100 Best Nonprofits to Work for in Oregon

Congress is Unlikely to Extend Charitable IRA Donations Until After the Election

(WSJ) 2014 is shaping up as yet another cliffhanger for investors who want to take advantage of the popular IRA charitable rollover provision, which in the past covered donations of up to $100,000 by people ages 70½ and up. Read more 

The Nonprofit Clinic at the University of Oregon - Helping Nonprofits Thrive  

A project of the University of Oregon School of Law, Department of Planning, Public Policy & Management, and the Master's Program in Conflict and Dispute Resolution. Learn more 

Join the Independent Sector National Conference in Seattle

This year's Independent Sector National Conference will begin November 16 in Seattle. It aims to harness the spirit, creativity, and innovation of the Pacific Northwest. Register now 

Why Oregon Nonprofits Should Care About Giving Tuesday

(Forbes) GivingTuesday was founded as a global day dedicated to giving back. On Tuesday, December 2, 2014, charities, families, businesses, community centers, and students around the world will come together for one common purpose: to celebrate generosity and to give. Read more

Take Advantage of Year-end Fundraising Opportunities
 

GlobalGiving is an online fundraising community for nonprofits of all sizes all around the world. Apply to join the December Open Challenge and take advantage of year-end fundraising opportunities, including matching days, bonus prizes, and #givingtuesday promotions. The deadline to submit the full application is October 24, 2014. Get started here

OHSU Knight Cancer Institute launches program to support local communities

The OHSU Knight Cancer Institute Community Partnership Program will offer grants and other resources to organizations interested in developing a project addressing cancer prevention, early detection, treatment or survivorship needs. Read more

Improve the Nonprofit  Sector by Filling Out the Nonprofit Sector Survey by Nov 21
 

Along with four other northwest region state nonprofit associations, NAO has developed a brief survey on standard practices, organizational effectiveness and perceptions of the sector. Your answers will give us valuable information about the "state of the sector" in each of our states and throughout the Northwest. Take the survey

Offers from our Members

Strategic Storytelling Workshop
Oct 28 in Bend

Guide to Giving Tuesday 2014
from Campbell & Company

Brew Pub Mixer for Young Leaders
Nov 5 in Portland

Samsung iDCS 28D Phone System for Sale
from the Portland Women's Crisis Line 

10% Discount on eLearning Course for Board Members
from the Center for Nonprofit Stewardship 

Four Cornerstones of Online Fundraising
from GrantSpace

Catalyzing Community Prosperity
Feb 3-5 in Silverton

Complimentary Subscription
from Oregon Business Magazine 

Nonprofit Executives Needed for Research Study
conducted by Virgia Knox

In This Issue 

Upcoming Training

Policies Every Nonprofit Needs 

Nov 5 in Portland

New Board Member Training 

Nov 11 in Portland

Nonprofit Record Keeping: What's Critical to Keep & What Can Go? 

Nov 12 in Medford

Central Oregon Nonprofit Resource Roundup 

Nov 12 in Condon

Key Financial Indicators for Effective Leadership 

Nov 18 in Eugene

Super Circular Gets Clearer & Closer 

Nov 20 in Portland

Proving Your Case: Impact Evaluation for Nonprofits 

Dec 3 in Portland

How Board & Staff Work Together to Create a Successful Fundraising Plan 

Dec 9 in Portland

Cross Racial Collaborations - Embracing Pluralistic Leadership 

Dec 11 in Portland

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  

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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.