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May 10, 2011
Networking over pizza begins at 5:00 p.m., presentation from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

Presenter: TBA

Event Description

Coming soon!

Cost: $25.00
NAO Members: $22.50 Join the Nonprofit Association of Oregon (NAO). View the NAO member list.

Location

Ecotrust Conference Center
721 NW 9th Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97209

About the Nonprofit Board Network

A well-functioning Board of Directors is essential for nonprofit organizations not only to meet legal requirements, but also to successfully achieve their goals. Every nonprofit board is responsible for creating a structure, policies, and procedures that support good governance.

The Nonprofit Board Network offers regular opportunities in a relaxed atmosphere for you to learn about nonprofit governance, network with board members from other organizations, and meet the experts. Nonprofit Board Network gives you a chance to interact with respected thinkers and practitioners in the nonprofit world and to share information and experience.

April 12, 2011
Networking over pizza begins at 5:00 p.m., presentation from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

Presenter: TBA

Event Description

Coming soon!

Cost: $25.00
NAO Members: $22.50 Join the Nonprofit Association of Oregon (NAO). View the NAO member list.

Location

Ecotrust Conference Center
721 NW 9th Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97209

About the Nonprofit Board Network

A well-functioning Board of Directors is essential for nonprofit organizations not only to meet legal requirements, but also to successfully achieve their goals. Every nonprofit board is responsible for creating a structure, policies, and procedures that support good governance.

The Nonprofit Board Network offers regular opportunities in a relaxed atmosphere for you to learn about nonprofit governance, network with board members from other organizations, and meet the experts. Nonprofit Board Network gives you a chance to interact with respected thinkers and practitioners in the nonprofit world and to share information and experience.

February 8, 2011
Networking over pizza begins at 5:00 p.m., presentation from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

Presenter: TBA

Event Description

Coming soon!

Cost: $25.00
NAO Members: $22.50 Join the Nonprofit Association of Oregon (NAO). View the NAO member list.

Location

Ecotrust Conference Center
721 NW 9th Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97209

About the Nonprofit Board Network

A well-functioning Board of Directors is essential for nonprofit organizations not only to meet legal requirements, but also to successfully achieve their goals. Every nonprofit board is responsible for creating a structure, policies, and procedures that support good governance.

The Nonprofit Board Network offers regular opportunities in a relaxed atmosphere for you to learn about nonprofit governance, network with board members from other organizations, and meet the experts. Nonprofit Board Network gives you a chance to interact with respected thinkers and practitioners in the nonprofit world and to share information and experience.

January 11, 2011
Networking over pizza begins at 5:00 p.m., presentation from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

Presenter: TBA

Event Description

Coming soon!

Cost: $25.00
NAO Members: $22.50 Join the Nonprofit Association of Oregon (NAO). View the NAO member list.

Location

Ecotrust Conference Center
721 NW 9th Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97209

About the Nonprofit Board Network

A well-functioning Board of Directors is essential for nonprofit organizations not only to meet legal requirements, but also to successfully achieve their goals. Every nonprofit board is responsible for creating a structure, policies, and procedures that support good governance.

The Nonprofit Board Network offers regular opportunities in a relaxed atmosphere for you to learn about nonprofit governance, network with board members from other organizations, and meet the experts. Nonprofit Board Network gives you a chance to interact with respected thinkers and practitioners in the nonprofit world and to share information and experience.

November 9, 2010
Networking over pizza begins at 5:00 p.m., presentation from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

Presenter: TBA

Event Description

Coming soon!

Cost: $25.00
NAO Members: $22.50 Join the Nonprofit Association of Oregon (NAO). View the NAO member list.

Location

Ecotrust Conference Center
721 NW 9th Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97209

About the Nonprofit Board Network

A well-functioning Board of Directors is essential for nonprofit organizations not only to meet legal requirements, but also to successfully achieve their goals. Every nonprofit board is responsible for creating a structure, policies, and procedures that support good governance.

The Nonprofit Board Network offers regular opportunities in a relaxed atmosphere for you to learn about nonprofit governance, network with board members from other organizations, and meet the experts. Nonprofit Board Network gives you a chance to interact with respected thinkers and practitioners in the nonprofit world and to share information and experience.

Registration Link Coming Soon

Presenter: TBA

January 11, 2011
Networking over pizza begins at 5:00 p.m., presentation from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

Event Description Coming Soon

Cost: $25.00
NAO Members: $22.50 Join the Nonprofit Association of Oregon (NAO). View the NAO member list.

Location

Ecotrust Conference Center
721 NW 9th Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97209

About the Nonprofit Board Network

A well-functioning Board of Directors is essential for nonprofit organizations not only to meet legal requirements, but also to successfully achieve their goals. Every nonprofit board is responsible for creating a structure, policies, and procedures that support good governance.

The Nonprofit Board Network offers regular opportunities in a relaxed atmosphere for you to learn about nonprofit governance, network with board members from other organizations, and meet the experts. Nonprofit Board Network gives you a chance to interact with respected thinkers and practitioners in the nonprofit world and to share information and experience.

Presenter: TBA

November 9, 2010
Networking over pizza begins at 5:00 p.m., presentation from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

Event Description Coming Soon

Cost: $25.00
NAO Members: $22.50 Join the Nonprofit Association of Oregon (NAO). View the NAO member list.

Location

Ecotrust Conference Center
721 NW 9th Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97209

About the Nonprofit Board Network

A well-functioning Board of Directors is essential for nonprofit organizations not only to meet legal requirements, but also to successfully achieve their goals. Every nonprofit board is responsible for creating a structure, policies, and procedures that support good governance.

The Nonprofit Board Network offers regular opportunities in a relaxed atmosphere for you to learn about nonprofit governance, network with board members from other organizations, and meet the experts. Nonprofit Board Network gives you a chance to interact with respected thinkers and practitioners in the nonprofit world and to share information and experience.

Presenter: TBA

October 12, 2010
Networking over pizza begins at 5:00 p.m., presentation from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

Event Description Coming Soon

Cost: $25.00
NAO Members: $22.50 Join the Nonprofit Association of Oregon (NAO). View the NAO member list.

Location

Ecotrust Conference Center
721 NW 9th Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97209

About the Nonprofit Board Network

A well-functioning Board of Directors is essential for nonprofit organizations not only to meet legal requirements, but also to successfully achieve their goals. Every nonprofit board is responsible for creating a structure, policies, and procedures that support good governance.

The Nonprofit Board Network offers regular opportunities in a relaxed atmosphere for you to learn about nonprofit governance, network with board members from other organizations, and meet the experts. Nonprofit Board Network gives you a chance to interact with respected thinkers and practitioners in the nonprofit world and to share information and experience.

Cynthia Cumfer, Attorney at Law, Community Development Law Center

May 11, 2010
Networking over pizza begins at 5:00 pm, presentation from 5:30 to 7:00 pm

Boards operate more efficiently and ensure compliance with the law by enacting policies that provide rules and procedures to address issues that reoccur over time. Read together, board policies should lay out the nonprofit's mission and how the organization plans to achieve its mission.

Unfortunately, most boards adopt policies piecemeal or in response to legal pressures, and devote little time to thinking "big picture" about their policies and how they relate to the organization's mission.

Bring a copy of your board's policies to this interactive session where you will learn:

• How your board policy manual can encourage big picture thinking
• How your board policy manual can clarify board, management, and member roles and expectations
• How your board policy manual can assist you in avoiding legal and audit problems

Join Cindy Cumfer, JD, co-author of The Oregon Nonprofit Corporation Handbook, for pizza and a fun and lively examination of board policy manuals. Cindy is an attorney for Community Development Law Center, a nonprofit that represents nonprofits that work with low income people. She also has a private practice that focuses exclusively on nonprofit organizations. Cindy has over 32 years experience representing nonprofits.

Cost: $25.00
NAO Nonprofit Members: $22.50 Join the Nonprofit Association of Oregon (NAO). View the NAO member list.

Location

Ecotrust Conference Center
721 NW 9th Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97209

Network Description

Help your board really make a difference for your nonprofit! TACS' Nonprofit Board Network (NBN) offers board members a monthly networking opportunity to build skills, strengthen leadership, and increase board effectiveness. Join other board leaders to learn from each other and top experts in governance, board structure, strategic planning, and fundraising. NBN meets over pizza and beer in the heart of the Pearl District. Relax, share experiences, and learn!

Kay Sohl, Kay Sohl Consulting and Founder of TACS

April 13, 2010
Networking over pizza begins at 5:00 pm, presentation from 5:30 to 7:00 pm

Event Description

Explore new tools to help your Board:

• Build a powerful mental map of your nonprofit's financial health
• Provide effective financial oversight
• Set meaningful goals to increase sustainability
• Spot trouble before it becomes crisis

Many board members would rank reading nonprofit financial statements slightly below the pleasures of a root canal. Learn how to transform your Board's discussions of finances into productive, mission-focused conversations that include participation by all Board members. Say good-bye to financial reports followed by moments of silent, glazed over reflection or agitated frenzy about inconsequential details. Escape the GAAP trap of financial reports that numb readers and cloud understanding of key financial choices and challenges.

Join Kay Sohl, co-author of The Oregon Nonprofit Corporation Handbook, and national trainer and consultant on effective board financial oversight topics, for a lively discussion of strategies to make nonprofit financial information understandable and board discussions engaging opportunities to set direction, monitor progress, and make significant decisions. Check out sample formats and presentation strategies and share your successes and frustrations.

Cost: $25.00
NAO Nonprofit Members: $22.50 Join the Nonprofit Association of Oregon (NAO). View the NAO member list.

Location

Ecotrust Conference Center
721 NW 9th Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97209

Network Description

Help your board really make a difference for your nonprofit! TACS' Nonprofit Board Network (NBN) offers board members a monthly networking opportunity to build skills, strengthen leadership, and increase board effectiveness. Join other board leaders to learn from each other and top experts in governance, board structure, strategic planning, and fundraising. NBN meets over pizza and beer in the heart of the Pearl District. Relax, share experiences, and learn!