NONPROFIT VOTE 2016
Why would your nonprofit want to help your staff, volunteers and the people you serve to vote? Nonprofits have inherent assets that make them strong and capable proponents of voter and citizen participation. Nonprofit voter engagement can benefit the sector, our communities, and the nation--far beyond the outcome of any particular election. Imagine if everyone we touched voted with their values! Read more
MARCH 2016
In This Issue
NONPROFIT JOBS
NAO Executive Searches
Innovative Changes seeks Executive Director

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 TRAINING NETWORKS
We offer a variety of professional development networks for nonprofit leaders and managers across the state.

Central Oregon

Portland Metro


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
ACHIEVE
Alanna Hein
Basic Rights Education Fund
Callie Lambarth
Camp Makuala Corporation
Chris Dudley Foundation
Community Orchestra of Central Oregon
David Legg
Deborah Elliott
Eastern Oregon Business Source
Fleming Associates, LLC
Gary McGee and Co. LLP
GiveGab
Global Networks
Heartwarmers
Investment Management Consultants, Inc.
J Bar J Youth Services
Jennifer Perrier
Lower Columbia Preservation Society
Mary Pringle
McKenzie Community Track and Field
Molly's Fund Fighting Lupus
Native Arts and Cultures Foundation
Nirvana Ranch Philanthropy
Oregon Health Care Interpreters Association
Oregon Real Estate Forms, LLC
Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition
Pam Cabanatuan
Pamela Lovall
Pinball Outreach Project
Portland Habilitation Center, Inc
Rogue Book Exchange
Rose City Astronomers
Scio Historical Society, Inc.
Snider Consulting
The Starseed Foundation
The University of Oregon Master of Nonprofit Management
Tommy Larson
Zimmerman Lehman

*List reflects new members from previous month. 

STAY CONNECTED



 
FROM NAO
Reflections from Jim
Jim White
Every business is essentially built on a foundation of trust - a belief that when you enter into a monetary transaction with a company, you will receive a quality product, or you will receive the services promised. When a for-profit company betrays that trust - such as what happened with Enron, or what happened with the banking and housing industries leading up to the Great Recession - the results of these catastrophic failures are seen in terms of job loss and economic devastation. 

As the nonprofit organization representing all nonprofits in Oregon, we see it as our responsibility to be vigilant watchdogs on your behalf so that you can continue to run your organizations and deliver the crucial services to the most vulnerable populations in our state. Read more

IMPORTANT POLICY UPDATES
Changes in Oregon's Minimum Wage
On March 2, 2016, Oregon Governor Kate Brown signed into law the first geographically-tiered minimum wage increase in the country. This law calls for three sets of incremental increases in the state minimum wage between July 1, 2016 and June 30, 2023, after which the rates will be annually adjusted for inflation. The tiered approach is intended to address the different costs of living across the state.

NAO is dedicated to keeping nonprofits up to date on how the new minimum wage law will affect them and their employees. Unfortunately, because the law is new and largely unprecedented, there is much that has not yet been decided until the rulemaking phase is completed. There is a lot we do not know yet, but here is what we do know.
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Proposed Overtime Regulations Move Forward, Face Opposition
The U.S. Department of Labor reportedly has written its final draft of proposed overtime regulations, published in draft form last summer, and submitted the proposal to the Office of Management and Budget for internal review as the last step before the rules can be made public. As initially drafted, the draft regulations would, among other things, significantly increase the salary threshold (from $23,660 per year to $50,440 per year) for determining whether executive, professional, and administrative employees would be exempt from minimum wage and overtime pay requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
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Source: National Council of Nonprofits. Nonprofit Advocacy Matters
IRS to make Forms 990 available online in machine-readable format 
Acting Exempt Organizations director Margaret Von Lienen, speaking before the Washington Non-Profit Legal & Tax conference yesterday, said that the IRS is planning to post machine-readable Forms 990 on its website soon. This marks the next step in a process begun by the agency last summer and is a change from its previous policy of posting only non-searchable images. At first, the forms will only be made available on an as-requested basis. Von Lienen noted that e-filing and automated redaction has made the production of the machine-readable forms possible. She further indicated that the Exempt Organizations unit has begun testing a data-driven method to streamline its process for identifying possible noncompliance issues in filed Forms 990, resulting in an "overall audit change rate of 90 percent for the cases selected" in initial testing. 

Source: BNA Daily Tax Report

NAO EXECUTIVE SEARCHES
To see how NAO can support in your executive transition, click here
Innovative Change seeks Executive Director Apply by April 4, 2016
Innovative Changes is a nonprofit organization that helps people of low income in the Portland metro area build their long-term financial health. They are seeking a visionary, passionate and collaborative Executive Director to guide their already successful organization in extending their reach and deepening their impact. Learn more

NAO & YNPN CALL FOR PRESENTERS
NAO & YNPN Seeking Presenters for Nonprofit Engagements
The Nonprofit Association of Oregon (NAO) and the Young Nonprofit Processionals Network (YNPN) Portland seek to engage a wide variety of presenters so we are collaborating on a Call for Presenters. This means you only have to fill out one form to engage with both organizations. Annually NAO & YNPN serve over 3000 individuals and 2000 organizations through training programs. Read more

MEMBER BENEFIT UPDATE 
Mammoth HR Selected as Benefit Partner by the Nonprofit Association of Oregon
Mammoth HR and NAO announce an exciting new partnership to provide HR support, including unlimited HR consulting, to NAO members."We are excited about being able to offer an HR solution that members can take advantage of all across the state," says NAO Director of Communications & Advancement, Amy Callahan. "We know HR support is often requested by our members, and Mammoth offers not only deep nonprofit expertise, but also a forward-thinking and practical approach we know our members will love." Read more

OUR MEMBER NEWS
Pacific Continental Bank Shares: 
Solutions for Nonprofits 
Fundraising is a critical component to the success of any nonprofit, but maybe just as critical, is evaluating how your current dollars are being used. Read more on how to maximize limited resources, creating meaningful dashboards, shaping your cultural values and much more in Pacific Continental Bank's March newsletter. Learn more

Survey available April 19 to June 17
We are excited to annouce our 8th annual partnership with Oregon Business Magazine to put on the 2016 100 Best Nonprofits to work for in Oregon. There is no cost to participate and organizations may be headquartered anywhere. Survey reports will be available to all qualifying participants so, whether or not your nonprofit makes the list, seize this chance to obtain valuable employee feedback and compare your workplace practices to nonprofits throughout the state. All organization and employee information will be kept private. Learn more
Rotary Club of Bend issues Request for Proposal for 2016 Nonprofit Partnership
The Rotary Club of Bend is seeking to partner with a Central Oregon non-profit organization over the course of the next Rotary year, which begins July 1, 2016. A request for proposal has been issued by the club, which will select a local organization to partner with to provide financial and hands-on project support. Submit proposals no later than April 4th at 5pm. Learn more
2016 Oregon Nonprofit Leaders Conference April 18 & 19 - Medford
The Oregon Nonprofit Leaders Conference (ONLC) brings together 350+ nonprofit leaders for educational sessions on current, relevant and inspiring topics facing nonprofits today. The ONLC also provides a forum for nonprofit representatives to meet face to face with regional as well as local funders. Learn more
Red Cross Prepare Fair
March 29 in Portland (FREE)
Get the facts about local hazards in the Pacific Northwest-including the Cascadia Subduction Zone. Help prepare your family, organization, and community for disasters large and small. Step inside a next generation emergency response vehicle and bloodmobile. Learn lifesaving CPR and the science of blood banking and transfusion. Give back through on-site volunteer opportunities supporting our veterans and patients in need - ALL FOR FREE. Learn more
Outside In seeks Finance Director/CFO 
The Finance Director (CFO) is responsible for all financial matters of Outside In. The ideal candidate will have experience managing finance (accounting, budgeting, control, and reporting) for a complex nonprofit, ideally a Federally Qualified Health Center with multiple funding sources including federal and state contracts. Opened until filled. First review of applications on March 31. Learn more
The Urban League of Portland's Job Fair
April 5 in Portland (FREE) 
This career fair is a wonderful opportunity for job seekers and career changers to meet face to face with recruiters from over 70 of the area's best employers. This event only happens once a year so please help us get the word out so that as many people as possible are able to seize this wonderful opportunity. Learn more
YNPN's Network With Your Neighbors
April 7 in Beaverton (FREE) 
Get ready to head west for the 3rd annual YNPN Portland and Washington County Nonprofit Network (WCNN). Register for this chance to meet other developing professionals, extend your network into a neighboring county, and find new opportunities. Learn more
Washington State Nonprofit Conference
Washington State Nonprofit Conference Announces Popular "Pre-Conference Deep Dive Workshops", Monday May 16, 2016 - Meydenbauer Center:  Designed as full day workshops for staff and volunteers to expand skills in these critical areas:  1) Finance professionals essential nonprofit CFO annual update by CliftonLarsonAllen; 2) Board & Staff benefit from risk management industry experts NPIP; 3) Program staff learn essential  strategies for designing nonprofit programs; 4) Social change agents will thrive on community impact project concepts. Early bird rates end April 14th
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NTEN's Nonprofit Tech Readiness Cohort
Apply by April 15 
Nonprofit Tech Readiness (NTR) is a six-month, regionally-based program for early- to mid-career nonprofit professionals who wish to strengthen their knowledge of technology best practices and move forward on a specific technology project.

The program is divided into two terms, with a mix of structured curriculum delivered by NTR Faculty as well as participant-driven content. Learn more
Business Leaders Resilience Event
April 25 in Portland 
The American Red Cross, Ferguson Wellman, Portland Business Alliance, Business Owners and Managers Association and Cambia Health Solutions invite you to an executive briefing on the fundamentals of business preparedness. A panel of experts will share tools and tips on what you need to help your business survive, whatever disasters come your way. Space is limited.
RSVP Today
Transition Projects seeks Director of Finance Apply by May 1st 
Transition Projects is currently seeking a Director of Finance. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of Portland's premier social service nonprofits as a key member of the agency's senior leadership team! The Director of Finance oversees financial operations and serves as a strategic business partner to other directors and program managers. Learn more
GPA and WVDO Regional Grant Conference
May 6 in Portland
It's hard to raise money for your organization when essential ingredients for your success are lacking. But you're actually in a unique position to build the capacity of your organization, if you would use the power inherent in your role. Find out how you can strengthen your organization from the inside out, making it much easier to succeed as a grantwriter or fundraiser. You'll leave with concrete, no-cost tools to help you spur improvement in your nonprofit. And we'll share some laughs along the way. Learn more

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