100 BEST AWARDS DINNER - REGISTER NOW!
Join Oregon Business Magazine and NAO as we celebrate the good work Oregon nonprofits do for our sector! Tickets are available individually or by tables (10 seats). A complimentary professional head shot photo booth will be accessible to all registered attendees. Learn more
AUGUST 2016
In This Issue
NONPROFIT JOBS
Community Services Inc. (Portland)
President and CEO


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
Alley Dog Designs
AntFarm
Bay Area First Step, Inc.
Boys And Girls Clubs Of Redmond/Terrebonne
Brownsville Community Foundation
Brownsville Senior Center
Calapooia Food Alliance
Canby Center
CASA-Voices for Children
Catalyst Law, LLC
Center for Nonprofit Law
City Club of Central Oregon
Clackamas County Historical Society
Clackamas Volunteers in Medicine
Clark Nuber, P.S.
Coast Community Health Center
Community Music Center
Community Services Inc.
Coos/Douglas Neighbor to Neighbor
Cortlandt Cuffee
EarthShare Oregon
Eastern Oregon Women's Coalition
El Programa Hispano Catolico
Estacada Development Association
Friends of Gateway Green
Friends of Tanner Springs Park
Gideon For-mukwai
Green Roof Info Think Tank
Hatch Innovation Lab
High Desert Food & Farm Alliance
Ian Durias
Jarusha Kutz Waggoner
Jenna Stone
Karen Drill
Kathie Olsen
Kendra Morgan
La Clase
Luckiamute Watershed Council
Lynne Hilmer
Mama I'M Low
Mary Macy
Mercy Foundation
Molalla Area Seniors
NeighborWorks Umpqua
Network for Oregon Affordable Housing
Ocean Outcomes
Oregon Infant Mental Health Association
Oregon Spinal Cord Injury Connection
Oregon Tech Foundation
Oregon Training and Consultation (OTAC)
Out And About Respite Services
Outgrowing Hunger
Pat Cougill, Attorney at Law
Pile of Puppies
Portland Aquatic Club
Post Growth Institute
Rachel Pfeffer, PhD Consulting
Raphael House of Portland
Rocky Point Fire And EMS
Seminary Stewardship Alliance
Smockville Montessori (Casa Dei Bambini)
South Coast Family Harbor
South Santiam All Lands Collaborative
Susan Smith
The Media Foundation
The Nancy Devereux Center
Thrive 2 Day
TsaiComms LLC
Wenda Tai
Willamette Partnership
Work Force Consulting LLC
Yamhill County Historical Society
Young Entrepeneurs Business Week

*List reflects new members from previous month. 
STAY CONNECTED



 
FROM NAO
Reflections from Jim
Jim White
I hope that in these final days of summer you are beating the heat as we are preparing to head into the beautiful Oregon Fall season. The changing of the season makes me think about transitions in general and how nonprofits specifically fare during transitions in organizational structure and mission.

The Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum (EASM) recently went through a reorganization that could have led to a museum closure, but instead the organization emerged as stronger and more connected to the community. Ann Witsil, the Interim CEO, and Clarinda White, the Interim Development Director at EASM, are both part of the Nonprofit Association of Oregon's (NAO) longstanding Executive Transition Services (ETS) team and led the efforts at the Museum to help rebuild and reshape its legacy. Read more

IMPORTANT POLICY UPDATES
New Report: The Nonprofit Overtime Implementation Conundrum
Recognizing that the sector as a whole earns almost a third (32.5 percent) of all revenues from government grants and contracts, the National Council of Nonprofits conducted a national survey seeking insights from nonprofits with government grants and contracts about how changes to federal employment law could affect their costs and operations. Read more

The Nonprofit Overtime Implementation Conundrum survey results can be reviewed here.
NAO EXECUTIVE TRANSITION SERVICES
To see how NAO can support in your executive transition, click here
CSI Seeks President and CEO
Community Services, Inc (CSI) seeks a mission-driven advocate with substantial senior leadership experience to lead CSI, an organization devoted to providing 24/7 group home care and supportive services for adults with developmental disabilities. The next CEO will build on CSI's successful 25-year track record, which now includes comprehensive group home care at 26 locations in Multnomah and Washington Counties plus Employment First job placement opportunities. Applications are due by 9/10/2016. Read more
When to Hire an Interim Development Director
You may wonder when it might make sense to hire an interim development director instead of a permanent development staffer or how an interim development director can help sustain and enhance your development needs. Read more

NAO MEMBER BENEFITS
 
NAO is excited to announce the launch of our 2016-2017 Training season! We encourage all members who attend our Training series regularly to become Member Pass Holders! A Member Pass allows you to prepay 10 seats to our network training series in Portland Metro, Central Oregon, and Southern Oregon. Engage your entire team, including board members, volunteers and staff! Save some money and purchase your professional development the smart way! Learn more
NAO Annual Meeting and High Desert Conference in Redmond on September 28th!
NAO is excited to announce that NAO's Annual Meeting will kick off the High Desert Conference with an exciting plenary session and continental breakfast. NAO's Annual meeting is FREE, and the registration rates for NAO members attending the High Desert Conference are greatly reduced. Learn more
The Fiduciary & Ethical Role of the CFO in Employee Health Benefit Purchasing
The healthcare landscape is changing dramatically
these days, and the ACA especially has had far-reaching
financial implications for nonprofits. With more organizations moving towards a fully or partially self-funded model, it is imperative that CFOs become intimately involved with employee healthcare decisions to ensure the long-term viability for both the business and its employees.
Learn more
The Directory
NAO strives to ensure nonprofits are connected with businesses and service providers that help them thrive and to achieve their missions. Nonprofits can search The Directory to find assistance for a wide range of needs. NAO Business Affiliate Members automatically receive a FREE Basic Listing in The Directory  where businesses may advertise their services directly to nonprofits in need. Upgrade to Verified Listing for enhanced features!
Learn more

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
#OregoniansGive Registration Now Open!
Last year, #OregoniansGive on #GivingTuesday helped raise more than $1.8 million for nonprofits across the state of Oregon. With a new website platform we hope for a stronger number in 2016! This new digital home is much easier to navigate than the website we used in 2015 and includes even more valuable resources to help you incorporate #OregoniansGive and #GivingTuesday into your end of year planning. Sign up your nonprofit today! Learn more

Want to learn more about what #OregonianGive is all about? Check out the complete list of FREE webinars.

OUR MEMBER NEWS
Vision Action Network's Meet the Funders
September 12, 2016 in Portland
WCNN's biggest annual event! Explore funding
opportunities with major benefactors from around the
region, and enjoy networking with your peers. Sign up
for an optional grant writing workshop over lunch with
Tobey Goldfarb (for an additional fee). 

Confirmed funders include: PGE Foundation, Kaiser Permanente, Oregon Community Foundation, Collins Foundation, Umpqua Bank, McDonald Jacobs, Pacific Continental, the Women's Foundation of Oregon and more! Learn more

Awards Dinner on September 29 in Portland
Help Oregon Business Magazine and NAO celebrate the good work nonprofits across the state do for our sector! Tickets are available individually or by tables of 10. Learn more
M.J. Murdock Chartiable Trust Annouces New Trustee, Jeffery D. Pinneo
The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust announced today that Jeffrey D. Pinneo will become a Trustee of the foundation beginning September 1, 2016. Pinneo will succeed Dr. Lynwood W. Swanson, who will retire and become Trustee emeritus after 29 years of Trustee service to the Murdock Trust, one of the longest current-serving Trustees of any foundation in the Northwest. Read more
Professional Certificate in Nonprofit Program Evaluation. Application Deadline: September 20th
The Nonprofit Institute (NPI) at PSU is pleased to announce the launch of our Professional Certificate in Nonprofit Program Evaluation in Fall 2016. Nonprofit program managers and nonprofit administrators who conduct research and evaluation for their organization are encouraged to apply. The cohort will be capped at 15 students, and will meet once a month between October 2016 and April 2017. Over the course of the program, students will learn best practices in program evaluation directly from practitioner-scholars and will complete a full formal program evaluation for their current organization. Read more
Strategic Communications and Public Relations Certificate (Fully Online)
As social media and the immediacy of digital media takes over our news cycle, modern public relations skills are more vital than ever. Your company or organization must be able to strategically communicate your brand story in a timely manner, while navigating sensitive issues. Because of this, advanced PR knowledge is expected and sought after regardless of your role or industry. Next start date: September 26th. Learn more
Change Solutions Workshop: Change Management Demystified 
Do you find yourself pushing for change more than facilitating it? Are you a sponsor of too many change initiatives, and looking for more influence and support? Register for the Change Management Demystified workshop in September or October. Space is limited and participants will be registered on a first-come. first-served basis. Learn more
Upcoming Events with SAGE
Senior Advocates for Generational Equity (SAGE) Workshops, Brunches and Dinners provide opportunities for people to connect, socialize, and learn about challenges faced by future generations, and ways to make a difference.  All events are free or low cost and open to the public. Young adults are encouraged to attend and share their experience as well. Learn more

Upcoming Events:
Fundraiser for northwest Housing Alternative
Saturday, September 17th
Calling all tough broads: it's time to throw down. If you're tall and tough you're a Cobra, and if you're small and mighty, a Honey Badger. It's only $25 to sign up and to the winner go the spoils: a three month unlimited package to the Warrior Room! All proceeds raised will be donated to Northwest Housing Alternatives, a non-profit providing safe, dignified and affordable homes to over 2,600 Oregonians. Learn more
Why Your Board Needs Director & Officers Insurance by Bliss Sequoia Insurance
Who owns your organization? This question is not asked enough. Maybe you didn't know to ask? When asked, this question serves as a good reminder to board members they are in the driver's seat and responsible for the governance of your organization. In other words, they own the organization along with the resulting liabilities.
Learn more
The Media Institute for Social Change hosts "The Non-Profit Hour," a weekly radio show on XRAY.FM, and is looking for guests. Each episode, the hosts interview and profile local nonprofit leaders in a fun and informative format. Most interviews are pre-recorded at the XRAY.FM studios in North Portland, and can be set around the interviewee's schedule. There is also a monthly live recording of the "Non-Profit Hour" at Mississippi Studios.

For more information or to be a guest, contact Executive Director and the show's co-host Phil Busse, Phil@MediaMakingChange.org
FREE U.S. Census Bureau 2016 Summer Camp Webinar Series
The U.S. Census Bureau will conduct a series of free data access webinars to all interested data users. Attendees will learn how to access demographic, socioeconomic, housing and business data from the decennial census, American Community Survey, Local Employment Dynamics, economic programs and more. View schedule
Executive Directors Retreat
Oct. 3-4 at Menucha in the Columbia River Gorge
A few slots remain in the Executive Directors Retreat.This is an opportunity to reflect, recharge and share strategies with fellow executive directors. This retreat is presented by The Learning Commons, an Oregon nonprofit that specializes in leadership programs and has served hundreds of nonprofit leaders nationally. Co-facilitators are Paula Manley and Kathy Kniep, nonprofit consultants with a passion for supporting new and experienced executives! Learn more
Giving USA: 2015 Was America's Most-Generous Year Ever
Donations from America's individuals, estates, foundations and corporations reached an estimated $373.25 billion in 2015, setting a record for the second year in a row.
Learn more
2017 Levitt AMP Portland Grant Awards
The Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation announces an exciting grant opportunity serving small to mid-sized towns and cities across the country. Up to 15 grantees will be awarded $25K each in matching funds to produce their own Levitt AMP 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 25 finalists. Grant applications are now open and are due by October 10, 2016. Learn more
Day of Caring
Non-profit project registration is now open for United Way of Lane County's 2016 Day of Caring! Day of Caring is an annual event where 600+ volunteers from Lane County join local non-profit agencies to work on one-time service projects. Participating agencies are matched with volunteers from local businesses, schools, and government agencies who donate their time and talent in an effort to address our community's needs.

All non-profit agencies interested in hosting a project, and all community volunteers and/or volunteer groups should contact Julie DiBiase at jdibiase@unitedwaylane.org or 541-741-6000 to be added to the Day of Caring email list. 

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