NAO Newsletter
Chris Otis
Chris Otis
Executive Director, SMART
Chair, NAO Governance Committee

NAO BOARD NOMINATIONS

Are you ready to use your talent and time to help build the nonprofit sector's voice and visibility? The Nonprofit Association of Oregon is seeking 3-4 new board members beginning October 2015. Membership on the Board of Directors is open to anyone with a demonstrated commitment to advancing the interests of Oregon's nonprofit sector. We will strive to select a slate of candidates that is inclusive and broadly representative of the State of Oregon's growing diversity, and all regions of the state and varied nonprofit sub-sectors. To nominate yourself or a qualified candidate click the button below to complete a brief nomination form. The nomination process will close on Friday, June 20th at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. Nominees will hear from us in the coming weeks as we seek to narrow the field to the top candidates. Read more
APRIL 2015
In This Issue
NONPROFIT JOBS
Mac's List
We are pleased to partner with Mac's List to offer our members special discounts to Oregon's premier job board. 

NAO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT  
Bend/Central Oregon
The Nonprofit Network of Central Oregon season has ended. NAO's 2015-2016 NNCO season will be announced soon


CALENDAR
Nonprofit Events
Check out all the great nonprofit events happening around Oregon this month. Nonprofits can add nonprofit events easily, for free. 

NAO WELCOMES
1000 Friends of Oregon
Alliance for Nonprofit Management
Angela Kremer
Audubon Society of Portland
Cape Meares Community Assoc.
CFO Selections
Citizens for Safe Schools
Clackamas County Children's Commission
Dairy Creek Community
Food Web
David Porter
Diane Fernandez Consulting
Drema Telfer
Eve-lynne (Sam) Murray
Friends of South Slough
Full Access
Fundraising Nerd
Gmars Consulting, LLC
High Desert Partnership
Institute For The Study
Of Loss And Transition
Joe Dabek
Kris Anderson Consulting
Lloyd EcoDistrict
Michael Brand
Netraising
Nikki Gillis
Northwest Food Processors
Assoc.
Oregon Friends of C. G. Jung
Philliber Research Associates
Playworks
Rachel Monte
Sisters Arts Association
St. Joseph Shelter
The Inn
The KBOO Foundation
Urban League of Portland
World Salmon Council
Young Audiences of
Oregon & SW Washington

STAY CONNECTED







2015 ALLIANCE CONFERENCE 

About the Conference

The 2015 Alliance for Nonprofit Management National Conference will take place on October 6th, 7th, and 8th in Portland, Oregon.

Portland State University, the Nonprofit Association of Oregon and the Alliance for Nonprofit Management are teaming up to host an exceptional conference this fall in Portland, Oregon! An anticipated crowd of 350 to 400 nonprofit professionals, capacity builders, funders, researchers, government officials and business leaders will come together to network and learn from the nation's most influential social change leaders.

The annual Alliance for Nonprofit Management Conference is designed for nonprofit capacity builders and is attended by researchers, funders, consultants and other nonprofit stakeholders from across the United States. Through intimate breakout sessions and round table discussions, the Alliance seeks to enhance the work of those committed to increasing the nonprofit sector's capacity to achieve positive social change.

A dedicated track of nonprofit-focused sessions will be offered on Wednesday, October 7th and the Nonprofit Association of Oregon will host its annual member meeting from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the same day. Read more

AMPLIFY YOUR VOICE
100 Best Nonprofits To Work For
The Nonprofit Association of Oregon has partnered with Oregon Business to create the 2015 100 Best Nonprofits Survey. This survey is used to determine the 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon as well as the 100 Best Green Companies to Work For in Oregon. If you represent a nonprofit, professional association, credit union or government agency with at least 10 full-/part-time Oregon employees sign up now before June 26th! Learn more
Regards to Rural 2015 Conference 
Bend - June 26-27, 2015
Join Rural Development Initiatives at the Regards to Rural Conference at the Riverhouse Hotel and Convention Center in Bend, Oregon and renew your energy, share practices, and spark innovative ideas for strengthening the economic vitality and social vibrancy of rural communities. Learn more
Leading Change Summit
Washington DC, September 13-16, 2015 
NTEN's Leading Change Summit (15LCS) will bring together nonprofit innovators that lead change in their organizations, and close with a super-charged Idea Accelerator finale. Four 15LCS hubs are designed specifically to help attendees lead the change in their organization: program design and effectiveness, developing technical solutions, activating constituents for impact, and new models for fundraising. Learn more

BUILD YOUR CAPACITY & NETWORK
WVDO Technology Fair
Portland - June 18, 2015
Have you ever wondered where the service providers were that wanted to work with "small" nonprofits? Here's your chance! Vendors will be available all-day and individual times will be available for vendors to showcase their products. Learn more
ImpactFlow
Portland - June 9, 2015

ImpactFlow is a free, easy to use platform that can help you quickly and easily connect to the funding you need, so you can spend more time on the mission that drives your organization. Discover how ImpactFlow works and how you can get started at a special workshop with Nonstop Nonprofits on June 9th at Cyril's from 5pm-7pm. If you are interested in attending, please contact Sasha Anderson, our Community Engagement Manager, at [email protected]Learn more

Monthly FREE Webinars from NTEN
Want to learn more about NTEN? NTEN invites all interested members of any of our member partner organizations to join for a short presentation about NTEN's mission, programs, and resources. These orientation webinars are held monthly and are a great opportunity to learn more about NTEN. Learn more

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

NAO's Annual Meeting
Portland - October 7, 2015
Join NAO and other members as we celebrate our accomplishments from the past year, hear about NAO's plans for the future, enjoy thought-provoking presentations, and network with your peers. Reserve your seat today! Learn more
Introduction to Bloomerang
Maybe you've heard the buzz about Bloomerang. Maybe you've heard about the importance of donor retention but aren't quite sure what all the fuss is about. Maybe you're looking for a new donor management software provider, but aren't quite sure where to start. Learn more

Watch and learn more about Bloomerang's service:

May 29th: Webinar recording
Unemployment Insurance though UST
By joining the Unemployment Services Trust (UST), NAO 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Members with 10 or more employees can receive a 50% reduction in their unemployment tax rate in the first two years. After that, your organization can continue with reduced contributions each year since you will only pay dollar-for-dollar for your own unemployment claims, per federal law.
UST is a Grantor Trust with the sole purpose of lowering unemployment costs for its members. UST is managed and owned by its member nonprofit organizations. 
Learn more
Nonprofit Technology Network Membership
NAO is proud to partner with the Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN) to provide NAO Nonprofit Members special discounted rates on NTEN membership. NTEN is the member organization for nonprofit and technology professionals who put technology to work for good causes. NAO Nonprofit Members receive a free introductory membership to NTEN. NAO Nonprofit Members who are also NTEN members receive a 10% discount on their NTEN membership renewal. Learn more
 
OUR MEMBER NEWS
Share Your Moments with NAO
We would like to feature some of the good works nonprofits do in our communities every day. NAO members are invited to submit photos and stories to be featured on our front page. Please submit to [email protected]
Nonstop is dedicated to helping nonprofits offering health benefits for less!
An innovative healthcare broker called Nonstop is revolutionizing the way healthcare is delivered to the nonprofit sector and they just opened shop in Portland, Ore. at the newly renovated Washington High School. With their unique program Nonstop Wellness, organizations with over 50 members on healthcare benefits save an average of 12.5% on their healthcare spend - savings for both the employer and employee. Learn more
The Circus Project: And Still I Rise
Portland - June 4, 2015
Pop the corks and fly the flags! Announcing the opening of our beautiful, new Pearl District Training Facility!  Be amazed by innovative performances from students and staff! Be wowed by a premiere of new works from Cirque du Soleil performers! Be satiated by local delicacies, beer and wine! Learn more

SUBMIT TO NAO'S ENEWS
Take Advantage of Your Membership
We encourage NAO members to send any news, success stories, events, or announcements for inclusion into our next newsletter. All submissions (or questions) are to be sent to [email protected] no later than the 3rd Monday of each month for approval. This is a membership benefit only for NAO members. 

Not a member? Join today and take advantage of our benefits! Learn more