GET YOUR NONPROFIT ON THE LIST!
Nonprofits are an important sector in Oregon, employing more than 150,000 workers. To recognize that nonprofits are also key businesses critical to the economic health of the state, Oregon Business magazine, in partnership with the Nonprofit Association of Oregon, launched its annual 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon project. No cost to participate. 
Sign Up Now!
APRIL 2016
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 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
Barbara Butzer
Brownsville Recreation Center, Inc.
Clatsop County Historical Society
Crooker Consulting
Dan Mankin
Denise Barrett
Deschutes County Search and Rescue Foundation
Existential Humanistic NorthWest
Herd You Needed A Home Rescue
Institutional Stove Solutions
Isis Sroka
John Miller
Jonathan Poisner Strategic Consulting
Kimberley Schroeder
Lead Safe America Foundation
Mandy Magaddino
Mano A Mano Family Center
Mari­a Lisa Johnson
Mary Cook Swanson
Maximilian West
Metropolitan Alliance for Common Good
National Policy Consensus Center
Northwest Chinese Academy
Ochoco Innovation Station
Oregon Black Pioneers
Oregon Employment and Training Association
Pam North
Planting Communities
Precipitation Northwest
Proud Ground
Richard Seymour
Robert Nunn
Sara Curiel Paez
Susan Laarman
Tapiwa Sigauke
The Museum At Warm Springs
The Neighborhood Food Project
Virginia Garcia Memorial Foundation
Wellness & Education Board of Central Oregon
West Coast Haunters Convention
West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District

*List reflects new members from previous month. 

STAY CONNECTED



 
FROM NAO
Reflections from Jim
Jim White
Driving down to Medford to attend the Oregon Nonprofit Leaders Conference, I had the opportunity to listen to several hours of OPB and watch the Oregon landscape roll by. By the time I got to the hills outside Roseburg, I was reflecting on the upcoming conference and the various nonprofit leaders that I would be reconnecting with. I was looking forward to hearing from my colleagues about what motivates their teams. What are their challenges? How are they thinking through changes to their work in light of increased regulations and changing laws in Oregon?

After two days of great conversations, I had the answers I was searching for - it's all about the mission and the people! One leader reminded a group of us attending one of the sessions, "Mission and values serve not only as guideposts for your work, but fuel the passion of your team of staff and volunteers." I couldn't agree more. Read more

IMPORTANT POLICY UPDATES
FAQ's: FLSA For Nonprofits: Proposed Overtime Reforms
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed new regulations aimed at expanding overtime protections for millions of employees in the for-profit, nonprofit, and government sectors. While this legislation will impact all sectors, it is currently unclear exactly how Oregon nonprofits will be affected. Along with our partners at Mammoth HR, we have created a resource to help Oregon nonprofits better understand the new FLSA rules. Read more

NAO INTERIM DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR ARTICLE
There's No Silver Bullet by James Phelps
Development involves developing relationships between those who can provide support and the nonprofit organization. Like all good relationships, acquiring, cultivating and upgrading donors is hard work. Where should you start? Start with the ABCs of fundraising. Read more
NAO & YNPN CALL FOR PRESENTERS
NAO & YNPN Seeking Presenters for Nonprofit Engagements

Deadline Extended: Submissions Due: May 8th.
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 3,000 individuals and 2,000 organizations through training programs. Read more

NEW NAO MEMBER BENEFIT
VaVa Virtual Assistance
VaVa Virtual Assistants is a full-service virtual administrative assistance team specializing in many areas of administrative tasks, performing these services via telecommunication. By using a specialized virtual administrative assistant team such as VaVa, you will receive services to tackle those lengthy to-do lists and handle all the backend administrative tasks that need to be done for your business on a daily basis. Read more

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Trail Blazers Foundation Sport for Health Grants is Now Open!
Grants of up to $15,000 for one year will be offered to advance an organization's mission and vision around fitness, play, or activity - this could be for a specific program or for general operating support, and we'll be funding nonprofits throughout Oregon and Clark County, Washington. Apply by June 3rd! Learn more
Oregon Youth Development Council Annouces Youth & Innovation Grant
The Youth & Innovation Grant is a community-based grant designed to assist existing efforts in improving education and workforce success for youth who are disconnected from the education system and labor market. The target population of the Youth & Innovation: Entrepreneurship and Career Readiness Grant is Opportunity Youth - young people ages 16-24 who are disconnected from the education system and the labor market. Apply by June 8th! Learn more

OUR MEMBER NEWS

Try Mammoth Free. No Credit Card Required!
To get started, visit MammothHR.com/NAO today.
Sponsored Encore Fellows Opportunity
For a limited time offer: Get 1,000 hours of paid project work by a high-level Intel employee. Get help with 1) strategic planning, process improvement. 2) Project and program management. 3) Marketing, HR, Financial, and supply chain management. 4) IT (hardware or software) and statistical research. Register in the Encore Fellowship system as soon as possible. By mid-May, complete your Work Host profile and project description. Learn more
Meiji Yasuda Joins The Standard in Matching Employee Giving
The Standard's Employee Giving Campaign has traditionally allowed employees and retirees of The Standard to donate to the nonprofit organization or school of their choice and have up to $5,000 of their contribution matched dollar-for-dollar by The Standard. Meiji Yasuda will provide an additional dollar-for-dollar match on employee donations this year. Learn more
Portland Monthly's 12th Annual Light a Fire Awards. Nominations Open Until May 27th!
Portland Monthly's Light a Fire Awards celebrate the organizations and individuals who are working to make Portland more prosperous, beautiful, healthful, and sustainable for all of our citizens. Winners will be honored both in the pages of the magazine and at an awards ceremony in October, where one organization will win the proceeds of the evening. Learn more

To recognize that nonprofits are also key businesses critical to the economic health of the state, Oregon Business magazine, in partnership with the Nonprofit Association of Oregon, launched its annual 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon project. Last year more than 5,000 employees and volunteers from nonprofits statewide took part in the survey. Survey will be open until June 24th. Sign Up Today!
ECO Welcomes New Execituve Director!
The Ecology in Classrooms and Outdoors (ECO) is thrilled to annouce that Gwendoline Van Doosselaere has been welcomed onboard as the permanent Executive Director. Having served as Interim Executive Director since May 2015, Gwendoline already felt like a member of the ECO family.
Read more
New Certification Program at University of Portland: Marketing for Impact
Begin September 10, 2016. Learn critical communications skills in an eight week marketing certification course tailored for entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, social innovators, and any cause-driven professionals who need to market big ideas on small budgets. Register by July 31 to receive the early bird rate! Learn more
The YWCA of Greater Portland Events
The YWCA of Greater Portland's mission is to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Check out their list of events coming happening this Spring through Summer! 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. 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. 

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