Portland, Monday, September 24th. Over 65 Nonprofit leaders raised their glasses at The Treasury Ballroom to celebrate the release of the fifth edition of The Oregon Nonprofit Corporation Handbook. Authors Cindy Cumfer and Kay Sohl were on hand to sign hot-off-the-press copies of the essential resource. They also had a chance to enjoy appetizers, wine, and beverages generously donated by Vibrant Table.
Alice Forbes, Nonprofit Association of Oregon Interim Executive Director and Alissa Beddow, Nonprofit Association of Oregon Communications & Design Coordinator take a look at the new book.
Carrie Kaufman, Director of Development & Communications and Warren Bechotolt Jr.
The only complete guide for Oregon nonprofits, the Handbook is four great reference books in one: legal, tax exemption, management, and accounting.
The Nonprofit Association of Oregon was very appreciative of the generous donation of catering services from Vibrant table.
The mission of the Nonprofit Association of Oregon is to strengthen the collective voice, leadership, and capacity of nonprofits to enrich the lives of all Oregonians.
What We Value
The Role of Nonprofits in Our Society We believe nonprofits play an exceptional and vital role in our communities and in our state. The sector enriches community life, offers people a way to participate, stands up for underrepresented people, provides needed services, and pioneers solutions to social and economic problems. To fulfill these roles, the nonprofit sector needs a strong collective voice.
Innovation, Investment, Stewardship We believe the role of nonprofits is central to addressing social challenges and opportunities. Nonprofits are critical to the creation of a better future through their innovation, entrepreneurship, creative use of resources, and ability to engage communities in shared visions. We believe strongly in investing in the capacity of nonprofits to build the systems and infrastructure they need to develop effective and sustainable organizations. We are careful stewards of all human, financial, and natural resources. We use the time and talents of those working with us effectively, we spend the funds invested in us wisely, and we are environmentally responsible.
The Diversity of the People of Oregon We respect and include all of Oregon’s people, cultures, regions, and political views. We believe that nonprofits play a leadership role in establishing cross-cultural effectiveness.
Portland, September 13, 2012. The Nonprofit Association of Oregon (NAO) reports that Jim White, White, who officially begins on October 8, is deeply committed to social change and has worked in the nonprofit sector both domestically and internationally for more than 17 years. He has a passion for affecting systemic change in the way that the public, private, and nonprofit sectors work together to support and strengthen civil society. Throughout his career, White has worked on some of the most difficult humanitarian and development challenges of our times, in countries like Afghanistan, Iraq, Sudan, and North Korea. He is specifically skilled on working to build alliances and partnerships so that communities and organizations have a voice in the issues that are most important to them.
The Nonprofit Association of Oregon (NAO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jim White as Executive Director.
(NAO) is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has served the nonprofit sector since 1977 providing training, consulting, and advocacy to enhance the capacity of nonprofits to fulfill their missions. Each year we serve over 8,000 nonprofit professionals from across the state.
When asked what drew him to join NAO, White responded, “Oregon is a unique state where we celebrate diverse ideas and diverse cultures. We have one of the most stunning and varied natural environments in the country. We have an engaged and passionate population; people who want to get involved in their community life. I am excited to bring what I have learned in the international context to the concerns, needs, and desires of the people of Oregon. I recognize that NAO is the organization that strengthens those voices and provides the kind of capacity building and leadership training that can have systemic change across the sector and beyond. That is something that I want to be involved with!”
Before joining NAO, White worked for Mercy Corps for over 14 years, most recently as the Vice President of Operations. He has also worked for the International Organization for Migration and the American Red Cross. White earned a BS in Engineering Technology from Temple University and an MA in Central Eurasian Area Studies from Indiana University. The Board selected White at the end of a rigorous national search that generated a very large pool of outstanding candidates. Board Chair Rick Nitti says, “We are pleased to have found such a qualified leader and believe that Jim has the vision and skills to enable NAO to become a stronger voice for the sector and advance our work supporting and serving nonprofits statewide.”
The Nonprofit Association of Oregon works in partnership with nonprofits, policy makers, philanthropists, and government agencies to ensure nonprofit success. Through training, consulting, executive transition services, and advocacy, the Nonprofit Association of Oregon helps build strong nonprofits which help build strong and vibrant communities.
Information submitted by
Carrie Kaufman, Director of Communications
Nonprofit Association of Oregon
Portland, September 13th. It was a banner night for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Oregon Chapter and Kim Marsh Feller and Mark Feller, Gala Committee members, were celebrating at the event. Kim was honored with her brother Chris Marsh, President & CEO of Pulse Health, for their outstanding service to the organization. (Photo Credit, Andie Petkus)
Chris Marsh and Kim Marsh Feller, Gala Honorees
“A Night in the Park” in Downtown Portland’s Simon and Helen Director Park
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Oregon Chapter was grateful for the generosity of more than 360 guests who helped raise a record $328,000.
Randy and Heather Koch catch up with Scott Hall and Tamara Amey.
Courtney Marsh, Fran Marsh and Michelle Holman
Ann Berryman, Director of Major Giving, explained, “Family, friends and colleagues committed to fund important research, programs and services for people that are dealing with the daily challenges of this disease and help more than 7,500 people in Oregon and SW Washington live more active, healthy and productive lives.”
Since its founding in 1946, the National MS Society has been the leader in the fight against MS. We support more MS research, offer more services for people with MS, provide more professional educational programs, and further more advocacy efforts than any other MS organization in the world. The Oregon Chapter serves over 7,500 individuals with MS in Oregon and SW Washington. We have been dedicated to moving toward a world free of MS since 1963. The Chapter is not supported by State or Federal funds; financial support is supplied primarily through Chapter events and private donors. To learn more about multiple sclerosis and the service programs offered, please visit us at www.defeatMS.com.
New Orleans, August 11th. Chefs from 16 states competed in the Great American Seafood Cook-Off and chef Gregory Gourdet, with his dish of Oregon Chinook Salmon, claimed the title of King of American Seafood. “Oregon is known around the world for our culinary riches, and Oregon chefs like Chef Gourdet bring artful creativity to the flavors of the Pacific Northwest,” said Governor Kitzhaber. Chef Gourdet will be working with Travel Oregon to promote the state’s abundant ingredients and culinary talent. He’s also a supporter of FEAST, the regional fundraiser to fight childhood hunger. (Photo credit, Ron Ruggless)
Oregon’s winning dish
Ewell Smith, executive producer of the cook-off said, “Chef Gourdet secured an extraordinary win,” Smith said, “and we’re proud to have him join previous winners in serving as an ambassador for domestic and sustainable seafood.” For the competition, teams of chefs competed against each other by cooking dishes featuring seafood native to their states. The Oregon chef’s winning entry was a dish of slow-cooked Oregon Chinook salmon with butter clams, bacon dashi, pickled porcini, roasted heirloom tomatoes and crisped sea greens. (Check out the photo to the left.)
The Oregon Dungeness Crab Commission selected, Gregory Gourdet, Chef de Cuisine at Departure Restaurant high atop the Nines Hotel in Portland to participate. He’s a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY. Chef Gourdet worked his way up the culinary ladder in the presence of renowned chef, Jean-Georges Vongerichten in New York City before heading west, first to California and then to the Pacific Northwest and Portland. He was the Executive Chef at Saucebox before assuming his current position at Departure, known for its “modern Asian cuisine”.
Four other notable seafood dishes.
Oregon’s entry to the GASCO was sponsored by Seafood OREGON, the marketing arm of the state’s four industry-funded seafood Commodity Commissions – the Oregon Albacore, Dungeness Crab, Salmon and Trawl Commissions – that operate under the umbrella of the Oregon Department of Agriculture. Each year, Louisiana Governor Jindal sends a letter to his fellow governors inviting their states’ best chefs to compete in the Great American Seafood Cook-Off. Governors will sometimes choose their own executive chefs, while other times they appoint a chef from a noteworthy restaurant in their state.
Sam Saltos and chef Gregory Gourdet of Departure Restaurant & Lounge in Portland, Ore.
Gregory Gourdet was also featured in this promotion for FEAST.
From FEAST: Oregon is a culinary mecca, and now we have a world-class food celebration. It’s called Feast Portland, and it’s happening September 20-23, 2012. Reserve your place at the table by visiting FeastPortland.com.
Mt. Hood, August 26th. The 31st Annual Hood to Coast raised over $610,000 to help in the fight cancer. It was $60,000 more than organizers set as a goal to benefit the American Cancer Society. The 199 mile 2012 Hood to Coast Relay, described by organizers as the largest in the world, included 12,600 runners and 3,600 volunteers over the August 24th – 25th weekend.
An exchange on Mt. Hood for Hood to Coast 2012
Tokyo University Team won the race by finishing the 199 miles in 17:14:37. The six member team averaged 5:11 minutes per mile. Here’s a list of the top ten finishers.
1. Toyo University – 17:14:37
2. Bowerman AC – 17:56:00
3. Knoxville Track Club – 18:14:17
4. Icebreaker Lund – 18:35:45
5. Univ. of Portland Alumni – 19:18:40
6. Google1 – 19:24:08
7. GE Meatballs – 19:27:14
8. Tarahumara – 19:41:42
9. Black Flag – 19:47:07
10. Willamette Dental – 19:47:25
Hood to Coast began in 1982 with 8 teams and has filled the team cap on the opening day of registration for the last 14 years.
This fundraising effort will go a long way in helping cancer research and patient advocate programs in the coming year. www.cancer.org/AboutUs/index.org
Early morning runner at the 2012 Hood to Coast
Hood to coast 2012 Medals
Here are a few pictures from the 2012 Hood to Coast 200 mile relay. These photos are from the New Hampshire team; RUN FREE OR DIE! The music is by Buddy Bee Anthony, a Portland, OR street performer.
Here’s a nice video of the Gresham exchange this year.
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