NAO Newsletter
JULY 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  
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
Broadway Rose Theatre Company
Calapooia Watershed Council
Daya Foundation
Dogs for the Deaf, Inc.
Dollar For Portland
Dreamz Work, Inc.
Harper's Playground
Jackie Hanselmann Sergi
Johnny Alexander
JOIN
Josephine County Foundation
Leslie Moguil
Leslie Morehead
Ligaya Humbert
Marathon Scholars
Marilyn Hartzog
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Portland, OR Inc
NAMI Multnomah
Northeast Community Center
Open Hearts Open Minds
Oregon Amateur Sports Foundation
Oregon Consumer League
Pioneer Abodes, Ltd.
Portland Jobs with Justice
Portland Women's Crisis Line
Revolution Accounting and Advisory
Rose Haven
Ruth Scott
SEEDS (service office), Reed College
The Hemophilia Foundation of Oregon
Tomasa Ravines
STAY CONNECTED





FROM NAO
Reflections from Jim White
Jim WhiteYou may have heard me say it before, but it bears repeating that nonprofits are a cornerstone of our civil society and democracy. Oregon's nonprofits enrich our communities, offer people ways to participate, support at-risk populations, deliver services and build hope. NAO is proud to support you all by strengthening the collective voice, leadership, and capacity of nonprofits across the state.

Taken as a sector, nonprofits in Oregon are impacting the employment landscape. According to the Oregon Employment Department, Oregon nonprofits employ over 172,000 people comprising 12% of all private sector jobs in Oregon. As a share of Oregon's total (public and private sectors) employment, nonprofit jobs make up more than 10% - the same amount as manufacturing. Read more

AMPLIFY YOUR VOICE
2016 Project Impact PDX
Dr. Steve Patty and the Dialogues in Action team are putting together another cohort of Project Impact PDX for 2016! This nine-month evaluation boot helps organizations prove and improve their impact. Participating organizations will develop their capacity to conduct both qualitative and quantitative evaluations through monthly instructional meetings and monthly one-on-one coaching sessions. The participation fee for each organization is $4,200 or $3,900 for NAO members. Plan on participating now! Applications open July 15 for our 5th cohort to start in January 2016. Teams from over 35 Portland area nonprofits have been a part of this project. Learn more
2016 Levitt AMP Portland Grant Awards
Levitt Pavilions announces an exciting grant opportunity serving small to mid-sized towns and cities across the country. 10 grantees will be awarded up to $25K each in matching funds to produce their own Levitt AMP Portland Music Series-an outdoor, free concert series featuring a diverse line up of high caliber entertainment for all ages to enjoy. Online public voting determines the Top 20 finalists. Grant applications open on July 15 and are due by October 15, 2015. For more information Learn more
2015 Days of Caring
Volunteer Connect and United Way of Deschutes County are proud to announce their new partnership as they team up to organize and present the 2015 Days of Caring. This event matches local nonprofits with businesses for 2-days of community service. This year's event will be Friday, September 18th, and Saturday, September 19th. Learn more

BUILD YOUR CAPACITY & NETWORK
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
2015 Alliance Conference
Portland, OR, October 6-8, 2015 
The Alliance is excited to partner with with the Nonprofit Association of Oregon and the Institute for Nonprofit Management at Portland State University to offer the 2015 Alliance Conference and Nonprofit Learning Tracks. Capacity builders and nonprofit leaders are invited to join us in Portland on October 6, 7, and 8. Learn more
2015 Independent Sector National Conference
Miami, FL, October 27-29, 2015
Embark. It's the first action of an important journey. The moment when you decide to leave the past behind and venture into an uncharted future. This fall, you're invited to Miami to join more than 1,000 forward-thinking leaders and professionals who are on a journey to radically improve the nonprofit and philanthropic sector. 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
Simple Charity Webinar. Free, July 9th
The National Council of Nonprofits and Simple Charity Registration are partnering to simplify the annual state registration process and save your nonprofit time and money, freeing up valuable resources for your mission.

SimpleCharityRegistration.com makes it easy and affordable for nonprofits to manage the arduous annual state registration process and remain compliant with state regulations.Learn more
Land Your Dream Job In Portland (eBook)
The Complete Mac's List Guide gives you the tools you need to find the job of your dreams. Learn how to build a professional network in Portland. Find out mistakes in your job search you don't even know about. Discover how to beat the obstacles in your way. Overcome interview jitters. Hear personal success stories from other Portland jobseekers. Get insider tips from dozens of local career experts. NAO members receive 15% off regular price. 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 news@nonprofitoregon.org. 
Pro-Bono Consulting Services
Apply by July 31st

Are you a Portland area public benefit non-profit in need of consulting support? The Organizational Development Network of Oregon provides pro-bono consulting on a variety of issues. We're accepting applications through July 31st for our Fall Round of consulting. 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 news@nonprofitoregon.org no later than the 3rd Monday of each month for approval. This is a membership benefit only for NAO members. 

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