NOVAA is inviting volunteer administrators from organizations that serve underrepresented populations, and volunteer administrators from diverse backgrounds, to apply for a full scholarship to the 2009 NOVAA Conference: In Our Own Backyard. The conference will take place on November 4, 2009 at the Oregon Zoo, and includes workshops on Managing Difficult Behaviors of Volunteers; Coaching - Pursuit of Excellence in Performance; Recruiting and Retaining Young Adults; and Diversity - Organization Readiness. Find more information about the NOVAA Conference at http://www.novaa.org/conference.php. NOVAA membership for the 2009-2010 year is included for applicants awarded a scholarship to the NOVAA conference.

MORRISON CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES PRESENTS AN EVENING WITH MORRISON

We invite you to join us for a sophisticated and playful event.

*Learn about Morrison’s innovative and award- winning programs serving Oregon’s children and families coping with trauma. *Enjoy delicious appetizers and drinks. *Join a team of experts who are making a real difference in our community . . . one child at a time.

When: Thursday, October 15th, doors open at 5:00 p.m.

Where: Morrison’s Hand in Hand campus, 11456 NE Knott, Portland, OR 97220

Parking: On site parking

There is no ticket charge, but we do ask that you register online at morrisonkids.org.

Evening program:

5:00 p.m. Open House: browse programs & meet Morrison staff

October 13th - InFARMation (and Beer!): Eating Local for Thanksgiving and Winter, Planning Ahead

What does eating local in our state look like after the rains start and most of the farmers’ markets shut down for the season?  On the agenda: suggestions of how to “localize” your Thanksgiving will be given by farmers who can help,  CSAs who can creatively help consumers make the harvest last through the gray months, where you can find the few farmer's markets that are open year-round and what you can expect to find there, and tips on planning ahead which will make your food values and convictions easier to hold to once winter is here.

Wednesday, October 14th. 6-9 pm Urban Grind NE (2214 NE Oregon St, PDX)

Join us as we explore best practices and new trends in fundraising, and as we celebrate the Forum's first birthday! Learn from local experts and examine creative strategies for earning funds for your cause.

Cost: $30 (includes dinner, cake, and helps fund another year of Forums!)

Need a sponsor? Contact Springboard and we'll match you up with an anonymous sponsor to cover the cost for your nonprofit. Love Springboard and the Forums they provide you? Help fund them for 2010! Donate a ticket for a local organization.

Workshops include:

It's almost that time again: the annual Mercury Charity Auction is coming right up!

Last year we raised $16,000 for the Portland Women's Crisis Line. In others years, we've raised money for Sisters of the Road, Resolutions Northwest and JOIN. So the big question is: what Portland nonprofit deserves to receive a giant box of money under their nondenominational holiday tree this year?

Pitch your favorite local charities in the comments on the following blog post by Friday 10/9/09 @ 3pm:

Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon (APANO)

Job Description - Bookkeeper

BACKGROUND

Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon (APANO) is a non-profit organization formed in 1998 to mobilize social, cultural, and political strengths of the diverse Asian and Pacific Island Americans of Oregon through policy advocacy and community organization.

The organization is in the process of applying for 501(c)3 and 501(c)4 tax-exemption status under the Internal Revenue Service. Within the next year, APANO expects to undertake major growth in its scope of operation from a budget of less than $20,000 a year from several small grants and donations to potentially $50,000 a year.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Position Title: Environmental Education Coordinator (1 Position)

Project Sponsor: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Position Summary:

Position Title: Conservation Intern (1 Position)

Project Sponsor: Underwood Conservation District

Position Summary: Two key goals stand out for the Intern position:

1) Provide natural resource conservation education to young students and adult landowners, including lessons on water conservation, water quality, native plants, firewise principles, livestock management, and forestry. Year-round, 50% of time.

Service Dates: January 11, 2010 - November 19, 2010

Intern Program Leader & Outreach Coordinator

Position Summary: The Internship Program (IP) Leader will assist the IP Coordinator in supporting approximately 25-30 IP members who serve government, nonprofit and educational organizations in Seattle, Central Washington, the Oregon Coast and the Columbia River Gorge. As the IP Leader, which will occupy up to 65% of the person’s time, duties include serving as a liaison between Mt. Adams staff and AmeriCorps members, assisting members with field projects and outreach events, planning trainings, retreats and producing a monthly newsletter. This position requires travel as the IP Leader will visit each IP member at their project site a minimum of two times throughout the year.

Accounting and Data Clerk

Voted one of the 100 Best Nonprofits to Work for in Oregon!

http://www.oregonbusiness.com/articles/70-october-2009/2379-the-100-best-nonprofits-to-work-for-in-oregon

Available immediately, Inclusion Inc., a leading non-profit provider of community-based services for people with developmental disabilities, is looking for an Accounting and Data Clerk to complete our diverse team! 

PDX Bridge Festival, the producing organization for the Hawthorne Bridge Centennial Celebration in Summer 2010, is offering an exciting opportunity to join our team as a part-time Program Intern.

Responsibilities: Provide assistance to the Creative Director of a major emerging arts and culture festival; field information pertaining to funding, marketing, and event production; offer general staff support; coordinate internal and external communications; manage organizational and directors’ calendars; interface between political, creative and business entities involved with city-wide festival; research funding sources including foundations and corporations; individual projects as assigned.

Sustainable Travel International (STI) is looking to hire an Administrative Assistant to play a vital role in supporting and maintaining organizational growth.

Responsibilities include administrative tasks such as program support, customer service, minor bookkeeping, and basic administration. Experience with non-profit organizations, Quickbooks, and/or SalesForce is a plus. Computer proficiency (Microsoft, etc.) is a must.

This is currently a 20-hour per week, part-time position with the opportunity to move into a full time position. This position is located at STI's main office in White Salmon, WA.

For more information on STI, visit:

The American Civil Liberties Union of Oregon (ACLU) is seeking a full-time Office Manager/Volunteer Coordinator for its office in downtown Portland, Oregon.

The ACLU of Oregon is a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to defending and advancing the principles of the Bill of Rights. The ACLU of Oregon carries out its mission through litigation, legislation, communications and field organizing programs.

For more information about this position and how to apply, click here.

The PSU Board Governance Class (PA 522) needs an organization willing to have their board examined from a governance perspective. Benefits to the organization: recommendations as to policies, governance models, orientation and a board manual outline.

Expectations of the organization: Liaison person Full endorsement by the board Access to background materials Access to board members (for survey/interview purposes)

Other: An organization must have had at least three years of operation. No start-ups please.

Contact: Linda Golaszewski, [email protected], (503) 725-8221 as soon as possible if interested.

The League of Women Voters of Portland will be hosting a delegation of five Russian government officials from October 10 through 18. The delegates work with housing administration and communal services in the municipalities of Russia. The goal of their visit is to learn about accountable governance.

As part of our Trades and Apprenticeship Career Class, Oregon Tradeswomen, a local non-profit, provides free classroom instruction, field trips and hands-on training for women to help prepare them for living wage careers in the construction trades and new green economy.  In order to train our women, we do construction projects in the community and have worked with several non-profits on projects ranging from bookshelves to building and sheetrocking walls.

Intro to LEED for Homes - Oct. 27

October 27, 2009

8 a.m. - 10 a.m. : Intro to the LEED® for Homes Program LEED for Homes is a voluntary rating system that promotes the design and construction of high performance green homes. You will gain an understanding of how LEED for Homes certification recognized and rewards builders for meeting the highest performance standards and for providing homeowners with the confidence that their homes are durable, healthy, and environmentally friendly.

Building High Performance, Affordable, & Durable Walls and Roofs

November 10, 2009

ODOE- Building High Performance Walls and Roofs

The concepts behind high performance wall and roof assembly and construction are now within the reach of all builders and remodelers. Participants in this interactive, hands-on workshop will learn the facts about building high performance walls and roofs. The class includes demonstrations of two of the most common and successful wall assemblies: continuous exterior insulation and staggered stud framing. Students will learn principles that can be applied to existing homes and new construction projects, including wall design, product selection, staging, construction, and pricing. (300)

What you need to know to gain tax exempt 501(c)(3) status from the IRS: a workshop sponsored by Springboard Innovation and ShoreBank Pacific.

When: Friday, October 23rd, 9am-noon

Where: Souk (322 NW 6th Avenue, Suite 200 PDX)

Cost: $100

Applying for tax exemption is a big deal, as you know, and we have a lawyer ready to walk you through Form 1023. You should learn most of what you need and get as many questions answered as possible. This is a GREAT opportunity to work on it beforehand and come with your questions, checking your work.

Questions? Email anna AT springboardinnovation.org

To register, call Springboard Innovation at (503) 452-6898 or email anna AT springboardinnovation.org.

PDX Bridge Festival, the producing organization for the Hawthorne Bridge Centennial Celebration in Summer 2010, is offering an exciting opportunity to join our team as a part-time Program Intern.

Responsibilities: Provide assistance to the Creative Director of a major emerging arts and culture festival; field information pertaining to funding, marketing, and event production; offer general staff support; coordinate internal and external communications; manage organizational and directors’ calendars; interface between political, creative and business entities involved with city-wide festival; research funding sources including foundations and corporations; individual projects as assigned.