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Beyond Bootstrapping: Finding Funding for your Innovative Idea Ready to move beyond financing your project with personal credit cards? Running out of the 3 Fs (friends, family and fools) who will invest in your idea? Wondering where to find those angels, venture capitalists and bankers who will back your social venture? Where do you start pitching your idea? Join YWSE on May 21 at souk as we learn about how to find funding for your small business. Where: souk, 322 NW 6th Avenue, Suite 200 (between Everett + Flanders) Portland, Oregon 97209

When: May 21, 7:30-9 pm snacks and beverages will be served. $5 suggested donation.

RSVP to KJ Lewis at [email protected]

The Pangaea Project's biggest annual fundraiser, the Everyone Orchestra, is THIS Friday and Saturday, May 16th and 17th at the Crystal Ballroom!!Help us give 20 low-income students from Portland the opportunity to become local leaders with global perspectives. Come to the show and dance while supporting a great cause!

THE FOURTH ANNUAL PANGAEA PROJECT BENEFIT WITH THE EVERYONE ORCHESTRA

Friday and Saturday, May 16 & 17The Crystal Ballroomwww.thepangaeabenefit.org

Regional Arts & Culture Council Seeks Applications

From Literary Artists for Annual Fellowship Award

The Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) is seeking applications for the 10th Annual RACC Artist Fellowship Award. This fall, RACC will award one $20,000 Fellowship to a Literary Artist in the Portland tri-county region. “Literary arts” include poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction and playwriting.

This 4-week series will include:

• Personal stories (including your own!)

• Books such as "Strapped: Why America’s 20- and 30-Somethings Can’t Get Ahead"

• Films such as "Maxed Out"

Thursdays, May 15th & 22nd, June 5th & 12th

Enterbeing, 1603 NE Alberta St., Portland, OR 97211

www.enterbeing.org

Register online or call Wendy at (503) 290-6107.

(You should come to this if: You’re tired of feeling scared and alone about your financial situation… you’re angry about having to struggle this much… you want to be MORE in community and LESS isolated… and you’re interested in figuring out how to build POWER.)

Please join Planned Parenthood supports for our Sexy Tuesday event this Tuesday, May 13th at Cha! Taqueria & Bar. Enjoy good food, drinks and conversation and find out what is new with Planned Parenthood Columbia/Willamette and how you can help. For more information: www.sexytuesdays.org

Sunday, May 18th, 6:00 p.m.

Live in the backyard of 3125 East Burnside

Brought to you by The City Repair Project and the American Center for Sustainability (not an endorsement)

..."organized group action"..."...shifting the 'American Dream' into a Sustainable Reality..."

Come to find out what the candidates will do, as Mayor, to help Portland continue to lead, by example, through our Citizens search and discovery effort? In other words, how will they lead the Citizens of Portland into a sustainable future, so that we may, in turn, lead other Citizens around the country, as well as, around the world?

Sam Adams, Sho Dozono, and Chris Rich have confirmed their appearance.

Please call 503-550-9840 for more information

The Portland Mutare Sister City Association (PMSCA) invites you to learn more about our Sister City, Mutare, Zimbabwe!

Since 1991 PMSCA has worked with our neighbors in Zimbabwe, helping to bring much needed medical, educational and social support to those affected by HIV/AIDS.  PMSCA is proud to announce that we are sending a delegation of Portland citizens to Zimbabwe to continue the goodwill and collaboration that began seventeen years ago. 

Join Us Thursday, May 22nd 5:30 7:30 PM Portland City Hall 1221 SW 4th Avenue Silent Auction & Mutare Art Market.  No host bar and light hors doeuvres provided by West Cafe.

A free event! Bring your friend, get involved and make a difference. www.africaaidsresponse.org

Changing the Paradigm: The Transition from Uneconomic Growth to Sustainability

May 15th Third Thursday;

6:30pm Refreshments; 7:00pm Presentation

Rob Dietz, Center for the Advancement of the Steady State Economy. Sierra Club Office, 2950 SE Stark St, Suite 110. Economic growth was a blessing for much of U.S. history. Now it may cause more problems than it solves, yet economic growth remains the highest priority in the domestic policy arena. Our citizens are continually told that there is no limit to economic growth, in defiance of ecological principles and basic physics. Rob will present about the possibility of a sustainable economy that is balanced with nature. The presentation will end with time for a thought-provoking discussion.

SUPPORT WHAT YOU LOVE! FLEX YOUR GRAY MATTER! Quizmistress Toni Tabora-Roberts will test your knowledge of women and pop culture with everything from general-interest questions to name-that-tune brainteasers. Win great prizes, and support the work of your favorite local feminist magazine.

$5-$20 (sliding scale) per person to play—up to 6 people per team. Bring your friends, your competitors and some dough for more information check out bitchmagazine.org or by calling 510-282-5699. June 5th, 6–9:00pm at Vita Cafe at 3024 NE Alberta.

Description: Cascade AIDS Project (CAP), the leading provider of HIV prevention education, housing, advocacy and support services in Oregon and Southwest Washington, seeks a Coordinator for the Oregon AIDS/STD Hotline, the most comprehensive phone and on-line resource for HIV prevention and treatment information in the state of Oregon. The Hotline Coordinator works with staff, volunteers, and other agencies to provide quality, up-to-date information and referral services to the community. This position is 0.8 FTE.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Make A Difference In Your Community ~ Come Join Us!

Adolescent Program Manager: This is a fantastic opportunity to continue the development, implementation and management of the adolescent component of our mentoring program.

Multiple Subjects Teacher - Job to start August 2008

Innovation Partnership, a small, nimble non-profit is hiring an Marketing & Communications position. This entry-level position is perfect for gaining experience in Portland’s nonprofit and business sectors while honing your marketing and communication skills. The Marketing & Communications position will be one of four employees. We like to laugh and have a good time while juggling several dynamic projects and delivering high quality services and products. An altruistic, team player attitude is essential.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Broadway Rose Theatre Company is seeking a friendly and courteous individual to work part time in the Box Office for a professional live theater in Tigard. Candidates must have prior customer service and cash handling experience (box office experience a plus), have the ability to multitask, strong computer skills, comfortable soliciting donations from patrons, and be able to work in a high pressure, fast-paced environment. Problem solving and troubleshooting skills are essential, passion for theatre a plus.

Full Time Development Director, under the general direction of the Executive Director, is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating a comprehensive development program to generate revenue in support of the programs of Bradley-Angle House.

Title: Executive Director

Status: Regular, Full time, exempt position

Starting Salary: $65,000 - 70,000 annually DOE, health benefits

BACKGROUND & SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

Do you feel compelled to make a difference in the lives of children? Are you inspired by the idea of being the leader of a Portland institution at a critical time in our 100 year history?

BUSINESS MANAGER, St. Therese Parish & School, NE Portland

De Paul Treatment Centers serves the greater Portland community by providing drug and alcohol addiction treatment services. We are currently seeking a full time Admissions Specialist. This position is responsible for providing professional assessment, initial treatment planning and basic case management services for clients at our Youth facility. Other responsibilities include networking with community resources and supporting counselors with clinical and non-clinical services. Position requires good problem solving and assessment skills, the ability to work independently and basic computer skills. Bachelors Degree and previous experience performing chemical dependency and mental health assessments on adolescents preferred.

These positions have been filled.

Outdoor Science Camp Program Coordinator Position Available

OMSI’s seeks a Major Gifts Manager to focus on cultivating and soliciting current and prospective donors. This position is responsible for raising gift $1,000 and more. This Manager will provide a high level of recognition and communication with major donors that significantly strengthen their relationship with OMSI. In addition, the Major Gifts Manager will develop, manage, and implement a first-class stewardship program to complement the objectives of the overall fundraising goals of the Development Department. In addition, the Major Gifts Manager will manage the Events Coordinator to design development events including receptions, dinners, lunches and lectures that help to cultivate, solicit, and steward existing and prospective donors. 

Neighborhood House (NH) is launching a new program in conjunction with the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA). CASASTART is a community-based, school-centered program designed to support the school success of at-risk, pre-adolescent youth, while keeping them free of drugs and criminal involvement. Neighborhood House seeks six Case Managers to provide high quality services in three North Portland schools: Sitton, James John and George.

Office Manager, Part-time- 55 hrs./month

Qualifications:

1. Understanding and sympathy with the principles of the mission of the Unitarian Universalist Ministry for Earth.

2. Strong demonstrable database management skills using ACCESS and EXCEL. Ability to use and update this program from outset.

3. Strong organizational skills, ability to work independently

4. Good written and verbal communication skills

5. Familiarity with QUICKEN and QUICKBOOKS is preferred, but not required

6. Working knowledge of publication layout and photo manipulation software like MS Publisher and Photoshop Elements.

Salary: $15-20 per hour, depending on experience.

Please send resume/inquiries by May 21, 2008 to:

Barbara Ford

"Help us reclaim our conference room!"

Small, statewide civil rights non-profit based downtown Pdx is overrun with old paper documents that need to be scanned for archival. Once archived we can have them shredded and reclaim our only conference room...

It isn't glamorous work but we could really use your help! Sadly, we don't have a budget for the project but this would make a great short-term assignment for someone looking to entering the job market for the 1st time, or re-enter the job market after an absence, or otherwise just beef up on ofc equipment skills and build an exemplory job reference.

Job Announcement: Neighborhood Association Outreach Coordinator

Are you passionate about citizen involvement, and do you want to make a difference?  Do you enjoy building relationships and working with community groups?  Are you ready to work with a team that adds depth and impact to building and strengthening our neighborhoods? If so, this is the job for you! Job Title: Neighborhood Association Outreach CoordinatorStatus: Full-time Position

The Independent Publishing Resource Center located in downtown Portland has many workshops and shared resources on the topic of self publishing available to the nonprofit community. Also the center offers yearly memberships ($45 - $100) for use of the shared resources such as computers with current Adobe graphic sweet, copy machine, production supplies, paper cutters, table space, etc. For more info visit www.iprc.org or stop in during open hours for a tour.

Upcoming workshops that may be of interest: 5-20 Slash & Burn Editing with Moe Bowstern ($20 member/$30 non) 5-28 Advanced InDesign with Keegan Wenkman ($30 member/$45 non) 5-29 Creative Business Basics with Getchin Lair ($20 member/$30 non) *****

The Towards Carfree Cities Conference will be coming to Portland June 16-20, 2008. Many of the attendees will be traveling here from another state or country on a limited budget. Conference organizers are looking for volunteer hosts in the Portland area who are interested in providing housing for attendees. If you have a spare room or a comfy couch that you're willing to share, please contact Heidi Guenin, homestay coordinator, at housing[at]carfreeportland.org

If you are interested in more information about the conference, please visit: http://carfreeportland.org/

The Albany Cancer Resource Center is seeking volunteers to work in its Cancer Information Library in Albany, Oregon. Library workers will help patients conduct researches on specific cancer related topics, check books in/out, answer phones and direct patients to resources and support.

Ideal volunteers will have excellent communication and computer skills. Some medical knowledge, research skills or previous work in oncology a plus.

For inquiries, please call Rachel Fuss at 541-812-5888.

SCRAP is seeking a volunteer to coordinate gallery showings in local venues. This person would work independently in all facets of Art exhibition & installation with the support of SCRAP staff. This position requires someone who can find a regular gallery space for shows, recruit artists, install the show, market the event & maintain records. Some event planning or exhibition experience is a must. A fantastic opportunity for anyone interested in gallery work.

Shifts: varies, some evenings & weekends for show prep, mostly independent work

Help youth get a solid start! We are looking for responsible, mature adults with sound judgment to provide safe, temporary homes for youth (ages 16-24) enrolled in our independent living/transitional programs. Youth Progress Association (YPA) has been in operation for over 40 years and helps over 80 youth each year. YPA's goal is to provide at-risk youth independent living skills necessary to become successful community members. YPA is looking for individuals who can:  Successfully pass a criminal background check,  Work with special needs youth ,  Understand the struggles of young women , Provide consistency , Hold youth accountable , Work with older youth transitioning back into the community , Provide Respite Care