Nonprofit Association of Oregon

09/03/2026

Looking to connect with trusted service providers who understand nonprofits?

Join Narwhal Law and Business Strategy for Harvest Abundance: Connect with Nonprofit Professionals, a fun speed-networking event designed to help nonprofit leaders and board members meet consultants and service providers who specialize in supporting the sector.

You’ll have the chance to connect with providers in technology, insurance, legal, bookkeeping, marketing, grant writing, HR, and more, including NAO members: ✨ Elaine Marie Navarro of Just Look Left - Creative Grant Consulting ✨ Beth Gibbs of Gibbs HR Consulting ✨ Charlie Dean Hersman of Break Free Technology Consulting ✨ Anna Beth Rucker of Tree Frog Solutions, and ✨ Michael Jonas, JD, MBA of Narwhal Law and Business Strategy.

📍 Place To B (1661 SE 3rd Ave, Portland, OR 97214)
📅 Tuesday, September 22
⏰ 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
🎟️ Free to attend; RSVP required

Register for free 🔗

Intentional networking in areas your nonprofit needs

09/02/2026

Is your nonprofit’s financial infrastructure helping you lead with confidence? 💡

Join us at the Nonprofit Impact Conference for “Get Your Financial House in Order,” presented by Erin Zollenkopf, CEO of Susan Matlack Jones & Associates.

This breakout session takes a full-systems approach to nonprofit financial management, helping leaders look beyond the numbers and strengthen the people, tools, controls, and practices that support long-term sustainability. 📊

You’ll walk away ready to:

✅ Identify the people, roles, and relationships needed for sound financial oversight
✅ Assess whether your accounting software, technology tools, and AI are truly supporting your finance work
✅ Strengthen internal controls and make sure they are followed
✅ Connect your financial infrastructure to long-term organizational sustainability
✅ Leave with concrete action steps for the next 30 days

Perfect for executive directors and senior leaders who carry financial responsibility for their organizations. 👥

Conference details:
📅 October 26-27, 2026
📍 Holiday Inn Portland – Columbia Riverfront
🎟 Save 10% with bulk pricing. Bring your staff, board members, or volunteers!

Register today 🔗 nonprofitoregon.org/NIC2026

09/01/2026

A big thank you to our wonderful High Desert Nonprofit Conference sponsors! 💖

Your generous support truly makes this full day of learning, connection, and inspiration a reality for nonprofit leaders, staff, board members, volunteers, and community partners throughout Central Oregon and beyond.

We’re grateful for your commitment to strengthening Oregon’s nonprofit sector and supporting the conversations, tools, and relationships that help our communities thrive.

Thank you to our sponsors ⤵️

Oregon Pacific Bank
The Ford Family Foundation
M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust
Meyer Memorial Trust
Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation
The Roundhouse Foundation
Nonstop Health
First Interstate Bank
Octavus Media
Oregon Community Foundation
Deschutes Children's Foundation

We can’t wait to gather together on September 15 at the Eagle Crest Resort for the High Desert Nonprofit Conference!

08/31/2026

Last week, a small group of Oregon nonprofit leaders met with Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici for an important conversation about proposed changes to OMB Uniform Guidance and the potential impact on Oregon’s nonprofit sector.

We also appreciated the opportunity to learn more about Congresswoman Bonamici’s ongoing efforts to protect and support nonprofits at the federal level. NAO is grateful for her leadership and advocacy on behalf of the organizations serving communities across our state.

Special thanks to the nonprofit leaders who joined us and to REACH CDC for hosting this important discussion.

08/28/2026

We’re thrilled to welcome BoardSource to Portland for NAO’s Nonprofit Impact Conference! 💫

On Day 2, join us for the morning plenary: “Leading with Purpose" a fireside chat with Monika Kalra Varma, President & CEO of BoardSource, and Jim White, Executive Director of NAO.

At a time when nonprofit leaders are navigating shifting expectations, funding pressures, governance challenges, and growing calls for collaboration, this conversation will explore what purpose-driven leadership looks like in practice — and how boards and executives can govern with long-term impact in mind. 🔋

We can’t wait to gather with nonprofit leaders from across Oregon and the Pacific Northwest for two days of insight, innovation, and impact.

Conference details:
📅 October 26–27, 2026
📍 Holiday Inn Portland – Columbia Riverfront
🎟 Save 10% with bulk pricing. Bring your staff, board members, or volunteers!

Register today 🔗 nonprofitoregon.org/NIC2026

08/27/2026

Health insurance is shifting in Oregon. Is your nonprofit ready? 🧩

Oregon’s health insurance market is facing major shifts, from carrier exits and premium increases to changing state and federal programs. Join Jim White and Melody Bell, Ed.D for a free webinar designed to help nonprofit leaders understand what’s changing and how to plan ahead.

This timely virtual panel will cover carrier market changes, renewal rate hikes, alternative coverage models, and how programs like OHP Bridge may affect your staff.

📅 September 9, 2026
⏰ Noon to 1 p.m. (PT)
📍 Virtual
💵 Free to attend; registration required.

Sign up 🔗 https://nonprofitoregon.org/event/5971

08/25/2026

Fundraising in uncertain times? 🫤 Build trust, not panic.

One week left to register! Join us at the High Desert Nonprofit Conference for “Fundraising During Uncertainty,” presented by Cassi MacQueen, Executive Director of the Deschutes Children’s Foundation.

As community needs rise and funding becomes less predictable, this breakout session will help nonprofit leaders strengthen donor trust, communicate urgency with clarity, and build stewardship practices rooted in transparency and relationships.

Participants will explore practical strategies for:

🎯 Building donor trust during instability
🎯 Communicating urgency without panic
🎯 Strengthening stewardship systems
🎯 Connecting operations to fundraising
🎯 Telling collaborative, impact-driven stories

This session is designed for executive directors, development staff, fundraising professionals, board members, communications staff, and nonprofit leaders responsible for donor engagement and sustainability.

Conference details:
📅 September 15, 2026
📍 Eagle Crest Resort, Redmond, OR
🔗 Secure your spot at nonprofitoregon.org/HDNC2026 (link in bio)

08/21/2026

We’re excited to bring back our virtual Nonprofit Leaders of Color Affinity Group in September 👋🏽

In this affinity group, NAO’s Erica Briggs creates a space for nonprofit leaders of color to gather, be supported, and build community where you don’t have to explain or justify your experience. Connect with other leaders of color who understand your experiences, share real challenges, and celebrate wins without code-switching.

The first session is coming up in just a couple of weeks on 📅 Thursday, September 17, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (PT). Space is limited to 15 participants per session, so please register early!

Build a supportive peer network to exchange resources, care for your well-being, and show up for one another in both hard and joyful moments. 💝 Full schedule is out now!

Log in and register at 🔗 nonprofitoregon.org/events-trainings/affinity-groups

08/19/2026

🚨 Early bird pricing ends today! 🚨

Don’t miss your chance to save on tickets for NAO’s Nonprofit Impact Conference. Prices increase after today, so register now to take advantage of the best available rate.

Planning to bring your team? Bulk registration offers 10% off for groups of four or more.

Register today and join us on October 26 & 27 in Portland for two days of insight, innovation, and impact!

Register today 🔗 nonprofitoregon.org/NIC2026

08/18/2026

🚩 Spot the Red Flags Before They Become Roadblocks

We’re less than a month away from the High Desert Nonprofit Conference, and only a limited number of tickets are available!

Join Lesley Bennett, CFO Consultant with CFO Selections, for “Red Flags & Readiness: Finance in Challenging Times,” a breakout session designed to help nonprofit leaders navigate financial uncertainty with more confidence.

Participants will learn to identify early warning signs in cash flow, budgeting, program economics, and internal systems—and use tools like scenario planning, leading indicators, and risk assessments to strengthen financial resilience.

⏳ Registration closes September 1st or when we sell out, whichever comes first!

Conference details:
📅 September 15, 2026
📍 Eagle Crest Resort, Redmond, OR
🔗 Secure your spot at nonprofitoregon.org/HDNC2026