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Digest for June 14, 2010
Digest Contents:
Karen Gaffney Foundation Week Long Swim Clinic Sign-Up NOW!SUMMERCAMP: Abernethy Elementary Garden of Wonders!
Development Director
Extension Program Registration Assistant
Communications and Development Intern
Finance Manager
Help Portland Parks Foundation Win $25,000 to feed hungry children!!!!
WVDO Third Thursday: Big Milestones – Big Impact: Planning and Executing Anniversary Events
CALLING VOLUNTEERS: Fantastic event benefiting kids!
Events
Karen Gaffney Foundation Week Long Swim Clinic Sign-Up NOW!
Calling All Swimmers!!! June 21-25 8-12 yr olds 12:45-2:00 13+ yr olds 2:00-3:15 This camp is designed for those with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to work on all swim techniques while also having a lot of FUN! Each swimmer will be sent home with a unique swim workout to continually work on all summer.
Interested? contact us at the Karen Gaffney Foundation at (503) 973-5130 or [email protected]
Registration fees: $50 for the week SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE- they will go quickly call immediately!
Camp held at pool at Portland Community College Sylvania Campus: 12000 Southwest 49th Avenue Portland, OR 97219-7132
SUMMERCAMP: Abernethy Elementary Garden of Wonders!
Green Building/Cooking Camp: Just a few spots left! July 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th. 9am-4pm. Cost: $215. Campers will have a chance to choose from a variety of other activities such as helping create a new compost bin, a new worm bin, bean trellises, and a container it the kitchen-courtyard for culinary herbs to green the Abernethy schoolyard! We will also harvest fresh produce from the garden and cook it in the Abernethy kitchen. Ages 5-12 welcome.
To reserve a spot email Sarah Sullivan, Garden Program Coordinator at [email protected]
www.HawaiiSEED.orgwww.gardenofwonders.orgwww.osgata.org
Jobs & Internships
Development Director
Digest topic: Jobs & Internships
Information
| organization: | The Oregon Bus Project |
| position summary: | Position: Development Director Location: Portland, Oregon Organizational Overview The Bus Project is an innovative vehicle for hands-on democracy. We drive votes, leaders, and change. (And yes, we have a bus.) The Bus engages new people in the civic process for immediate impact and for long-term leadership development. Volunteer leaders often become involved due to a passion for positive politics and our six Es: Education, Environment, Equal Rights, Election Reform, Economy, and 'Ealth Care. The Bus Project is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit, with offices in Multnomah and Lane Counties. Its affiliated organizations include the Bus Project Foundation, 501(c)(3), and the BusPAC. The Bus Project is not affiliated with any political party. Oodles more at busproject.org. |
| Salary / Pay Rate: | DOE |
Extension Program Registration Assistant
Digest topic: Jobs & Internships
Information
| organization: | Oregon College of Art and Craft |
| position summary: | Oregon College of Art and Craft seeks an extension program registration assistant. The extension program registration assistant reports to the extension program director with supervision by the extension program assistant. The extension program registration assistant processes registrations for all College community education programs, serving approximately 2,000 students from age 18 months – 99 years annually. The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of registration practice and exceptional attention to detail. They will enjoy working in an energetic and supportive environment and will particularly enjoy working closely with the public in a welcoming and vital artistic community. |
| Salary / Pay Rate: | $10.00 hour, non-exempt |
Communications and Development Intern
Digest topic: Jobs & Internships
Information
| organization: | Community Services Northwest |
| position summary: | I need a bright, talented Communications and Development Intern. You will be working with a well-respected, experienced Development and Communications Director with a track record of mentoring bright graduates to becoming experienced professionals. I need you to help to me with marketing and communications, special events and building awareness for a highly respected non-profit organization in Vancouver, Washington. |
| Salary / Pay Rate: | Internship |
Finance Manager
Digest topic: Jobs & Internships
Information
| organization: | Lost Valley Educational Center |
| position summary: | Lost Valley Center, Inc., an education institution located in Dexter, Oregon, is seeking an extraordinary person to join its staff and to manage its finance department. This position requires a self motivated individual interested in evolving a book keeping position into a financial management position within a nonprofit organization. The person holding this position will be responsible for managing ongoing payroll responsibilities, general book keeping duties, annual budget development and monitoring. In addition s/he will be expected to support ongoing fundraising activities and to participate in organization management team activities. |
| Salary / Pay Rate: | $1,100/monthly plus opportunity for bonuses |
Nonprofit News
Help Portland Parks Foundation Win $25,000 to feed hungry children!!!!
Help Portland Parks Foundation Win $25,000!!!
The Portland Parks Foundation has been selected as one of 5 finalists in Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry Innovation Awards – reaching underserved youth category. You and other friends and supporters can help us win $25,000 to fund our programs to ensure that children in need have adequate, nutritious meals and live healthy, active lives. All you have to do, starting on Friday, June 11, is visit the following link and vote for us!
You can vote once a day. Come back and vote again every day until June 20.
http://www.strength.org/votetoday
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Trainings
WVDO Third Thursday: Big Milestones – Big Impact: Planning and Executing Anniversary Events
Is your non-profit coming up on an important Anniversary milestone? Trish Trout, of Trout Limited LLC, shares her extensive experience with Anniversary celebrations showcasing her most recent clients, St. Mary’s Academy and the Sisters of the Holy Names. They celebrated a smashing 150 years in 2009 and she’ll tell you all about it and other memorable Anniversary events.
PROGRAM GOAL: To inform and educate non-profit staff, executive directors and boards of directors about the benefits and challenges of planning and executing Anniversary events.
PROGRAM Will Include:
Benefits of an Anniversary event or campaign.
Costs associated with an Anniversary event or campaign.
Assessing Readiness.
Creating Your Anniversary Plan.
Volunteering
CALLING VOLUNTEERS: Fantastic event benefiting kids!
Be a part of this fantastic event benefiting children's programming at Impact Northwest: Yoshida's Sand in the City (Presented by Pacific Power)!
Each July 16th, 17th, and 18th, over 60,000 attendees visit Portland's Pioneer Square to check out our awesome sand sculptures and to support a great cause.
Volunteers are needed to assist with face painting, kids crafts, merchandise sales, set-up/tear down, and general assistance.
Volunteers will receive a free event t-shirt, as well as food and beverages provided from gracious donors during your shift!
Contact Rana DeBey at [email protected] to find out how to sign up!
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