We don’t mean to spook you but in the spirit of Halloween, here's a thought that will make the hair on the back of your neck bristle...Imagine a world without CNRG! Where the popular monthly networking nights, daily digest, CNRG website, and free trainings are merely ghostly memories of collaboration, connections, and conversations. How would the more than 10,000 monthly CNRG users find out what was going on in Portland’s nonprofit and grassroots communities? This would be a nightmare! CNRG is run entirely by volunteers and we depend on your help to keep the website and other services out of the graveyard. Don't be haunted by this thought for another moment- please donate to CNRG through our PayPal account today!

Thanks for your support,

-Jeremy, Zeretha, Roger, Brett and Windy (the CNRG Board)  

Become more of a local civic leader!

Local Leaders Institute 2010

November 12 + 13

Friday evening (5-8pm) and Saturday (10am-3pm)

3727 NE MLK Jr Blvd (just north of Fremont), Northeast Portland

(Application and flyers attached as a pdf files. Yeah!)

SAVE THE DATE! The Cascade Chapter of the Women’s Federation for World Peace will hold its Annual Celebration & Fundraiser for The Schools in Africa Program on Saturday, DECEMBER 4th, 2010 At the PSU Multi-Cultural Center 2-4 PM Entertainment, Refreshments, Holiday Gifts, Auction & More

Contact [email protected] for more information

Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) seeks a dynamic Marketing Director to lead a talented and dedicated team. Creatively manage OPB’s day-to-day marketing, design services and promotions activities, and build community affinity for OPB through managing publicity, partnerships, events and media relations. For more information and instructions on how to apply, go to http://www.opb.org/insideopb/careers/jobs/. OPB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Renewable Energy Policy Advocate Renewable Northwest Project, the Northwest’s leading renewable energy advocacy organization, seeks highly motivated Policy Advocate to support state and regulatory policy activities on renewable energy standards, and siting.

Oregon Families Information, Referral, Service and Training: OrFIRST

Announcement of Open Position:

Executive Director Position, Portland Metro Area, OR

Oregon Families Information, Referral, Service and Training is a nonprofit 501(c) 3 serving families of children with disabilities. OrFIRST’s mission is to help parents of children with disabilities feel competent in addressing the day to day issues of their child with disabilities life through information, referrals and training.

Position: Executive Director: .8 FTE

Position Available: Immediately

Reports to the Board of Directors

Responsibilities/Roles:

This six-weekend program is designed for members of intentional communities to learn the skills for sharing herbs and addressing the health needs of the collective experience with plant medicines.

Topic: Website SEO Seminar at Mercy Corps Northwest

Time: Monday, November 1st, 2010

Place: Mercy Corps Northwest, 43 SW Naito Parkway, Portland, OR 97204

Cost: $10, pay at the door or online.

Having a website is not enough. You need a website that attracts new people. Learn the most important ways to optimize your website for the search engines and others ways to use your website for growing your business.

Using step-by-step training and demonstrations, learn how to optimize a website:

-Effective word and phrase selection

-How to submit your website to the search engines

-Optimization tools, techniques, and tips

What will you be doing on the Twelfth Day of December? Get into the Holiday Spirit by lending a hand at a festive event this holiday season! The Holiday Half Marathon, a benefit for The Freshwater Trust, is in need of volunteers. Don your favorite Holiday Attire (ugly sweaters welcome!), enjoy carolers dotting the running course and support local athletes. Contact [email protected].

Get Involved! Various volunteer options available: