Trainings

Research on nonprofit boards by Jackson and Holland led them to define six dimensions of board competency that describe essential elements of effective governance. High performing boards exhibit behaviors that are: contextual, educational, interpersonal, analytical, political, and strategic. In this session we’ll learn about each of these behaviors and concrete activities your board might adopt to improve its performance.

WHO should attend: exeucitve directors and other staff leadership that works with

You have a responsibility to protect your donor’s information. Are you doing enough? This session will explore your ethical and practical obligations in protecting confidential information. We will discuss best practices and the questions you should be asking to make sure that your organization has policies and practices that will not leave you vulnerable to the release of confidential information. Your donors’ trust is an important asset and you will want to attend this interactive program to review your organization’s practices and to see what you might be able to do better.

Saturday, March 3, 2012, 12:30 - 4:30 PM  http://centeredemail.eventbrite.com/  In this half day session hosted by Leaven Project, we'll reimagine our approach to using e-mail and then learn how to bring mindfulness to our overall workflow. 

Conquering E-mail Overload

E-mail is an integral part of our lives and work, but most of us approach it by trial and error. It's easy to get buried and frustrated. More intentional, effective use of e-mail has the potential to transform our work and lighten our spirits. By the end of this session, you will be able to:

• Explain what’s required to create a trusted system for managing email

Please join WVDO at our monthly Development Series Workshop.

Topic:  Launching & Building a Sustained Giving Program

Presenters:  Nova Hamar and Anne Ibach

Thursday, February 16, 2012

3:00 Registration/Check-in

3:30-5:00 Program

Lorenzen Conference Center

Emanuel Medical Center, 2801 N. Gantenbein Ave, Portland

Register at:  http://wvdo-development-series--launching--building-a-sus.ettend.com/

$10.00 for non-WVDO Members, Free to WVDO Members

Learn to move your organization from a culture of complaints to a
culture of collaboration.

Join New Perspectives founder Tasha Harmon for a free, one-hour "lunch
and learn" at the main branch of the Multnomah County Library (SW 10th
and Taylor) on Thursday, February 9th at 12:00.

Complaints -- our own and other people's -- feel like burdens and shut
us down. Learn simple, effective ways to shift your own approach, and
your organization, team, or relationship, from a dynamic of complaint to
a dynamic of collaboration.

Registration is encouraged, but not required, and can be done through
the PCC website

Introduction to Open Dialogue Approach to First Episode Psychosis
A Workshop With Will Hall, MA, DiplPW

Saturday, February 25, 2012 10am-2:00pm
Process Work Institute
2049 NW Hoyt St. Portland OR

Workshop fee: $60 (contact us about scholarships).

info: portlandhearingvoices@gmail.com

3.5 CEU's are available for this event

Come learn about the fascinating world of honeybees and how to keep hives in
the city! Neighbor discounts and scholarships are available.

Backyard Beekeeping Basics

Saturday, February 11th, 10am-12:30pm

Join the Zenger Farm Beekeepers to learn the basics of backyard beekeeping.
Learn about city regulations, bee needs as well as the various hive options,
equipment needed, and seasonal tasks. If weather (and bees) permit, we will
be taking a closer look at the Zenger Farm hives.

Cost: $35-50 sliding scale. Proceeds support the Zenger Farm Community Bee
Project.

Learn more and register at www.zengerfarm.org/workshops.

Taught by Laura Dalton

About the Instructor

WVDO Invites you to our 4th bi-ennial conference for nonprofit fundraisers:

May 17-18, 2012 at the Governor Hotel

This year’s conference includes:

--25 peer-led workshops

--Doug Stamm, Executive Director, Meyer Memorial Trust as opening keynote speaker

--Darian Heyman Rodriguez, past Executive Director of the Craig’s List Foundation in a combined WVDO/City Club lunch.

--Meet the Funder Session with over 25 Foundations and increased participation by Health Foundations

--Thursday Evening:  Ultimate Fundraising Experience

*Pollinators Workshop with Portland Fruit Tree Project*

*Pollinators**!
Saturday February 25th, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Portland, OR (NE Portland, Vernon neighborhood)*

**Click here to register now for this
workshop

Come learn and practice tools for effective, inclusive decision making.

Do you want to participate in meetings where decisions are made in a timely fashion, where all voices are included, and where participants can trust that the decision was fair and workable?