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High Impact Marketing Plans

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Georell Bracelin, Account Services Director, 14 Hands
Chantal Strobel, Community Relations Manager, Deschutes Public Library

April 28, 2010
Networking and Breakfast 7:30 -8:00 am
Presentation  8:00 am - 9:30 am

Event Description

Economic realities have dictated much change in marketing strategies, both for businesses and nonprofits. But they've also opened up a world of possibilities! Now more than ever, consumers and supporters are looking for relevant, emotional connections. There is no better time to redefine how we engage with the world around us.

Through a case study involving the Deschutes Public Library's new brand launch, we'll explore:

  • How to best communicate what you do
  • How to make meaningful connections with your audience
  • How to capture attention in an overwhelming world

Join 14 Hands and the Deschutes Public Library for a look at how one nonprofit has positioned itself in this changing climate. They'll talk about the unique challenges that often result in diluted messages—and how to get around it. Find out how to recognize what gets in the way of your organization's ability to connect with supporters, and leave inspired to uncover your organization's marketing potential.

About the Presenters

A true marketing strategist, Georell Bracelin's expertise stems from 25 years of experience in positions as advertising executive and marketing director in both large and small markets. At 14 Hands, she works hand-in-hand with clients to bring strong strategic focus, marketing savvy, and innovative thinking to just about whatever she does. At this advertising agency, that means developing effective ways to connect with client's consumers and creating plans that bring brands to life—and deliver on their investments.

With a career in journalism and crisis public relations, Chantal Strobel moved to Central Oregon in 1993 where she soon put her talents to work for the Deschutes Public Library. During her 16 years with the library, Chantal has been busy running several capital campaigns for new libraries in the county, designing marketing materials, managing the Library Foundation, and playing webmaster. During this time, she has been an integral part of the organization's strategic planning, community building, and powerful messaging.

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

Location

St. Charles Medical Center
2500 NE Neff Rd
Bend, Oregon 97701
Click here for driving and parking directions

Register Now!

09-10 NNCO Sponsors

Network Description

NNCO (Nonprofit Network of Central Oregon) is a series of monthly meetings designed to provide support, networking opportunities and timely updates on boards, management, financial strategies, and more.

Board Fundraising: Stories from the Field

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May 26, 2010
Networking and breakfast is from 7:30 to 8:00 a.m.; presentation from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m.
Includes continental breakfast

Panelists

Linda Gardner, Board Member, Women's Resource Center
Chris Gardner, Board Member, KIDS Center
Melanie Mangin, Board Member, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Oregon

Facilitator

Zak Boone, Executive Director, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Oregon

Event Description

When it comes to raising money for your organization, the Board could be one of your greatest assets. In this session of the Nonprofit Network of Central Oregon, you'll get the inside story from local nonprofit board members about their successes and failures with various approaches to board fundraising.

We'll explore:

  • Overcoming fear associated with fundraising
  • Various roles involved in different fundraising efforts
  • Engaging board members in a broad spectrum of fundraising activities
  • Key strategies that form the basis of effective fundraising programs

Come prepared with your questions, gain a better understanding of some of the most fundamental principles of fundraising, and leave inspired to strengthen your board fundraising efforts.

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

Location

St. Charles Medical Center
2500 NE Neff Rd
Bend, Oregon 97701
Click here for driving and parking directions

Register Now!

09-10 NNCO Sponsors

Network Description

The Nonprofit Network of Central Oregon is a series of monthly meetings designed to provide support, networking opportunities and timely updates on boards, management, financial strategies, and more.

Strategic Planning: Focus on Mission & Impact

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Adrienne Graham, Lead Consultant, Leapfrog Training & Facilitation

October 21, 2009
Presentations are from 8:00 am - 9:30 am, with networking until 10:00 am
Includes Continental Breakfast

Event Description

In this drastically shifting economic climate, a clear and realistic strategic plan is an essential stabilizing force for your nonprofit. Discuss the keys to successful and comprehensive strategic planning and why organizational planning is more vital than ever.

Participants will discover:

  • What is and is not a strategic plan
  • There is a season: How to determine if it is a good time for your organization to plan
  • How mission and vision are infused in the planning process
  • Phases, Activities, and Roles in this inclusive process
  • How to ensure that your strategic plan guides and organizes your efforts rather than ending up ‘on the shelf’

Adrienne Graham is founder and lead consultant for Leapfrog Training & Facilitation. Leapfrog has served communities and organizations in the western U.S. since early 2005. Benefit from Adrienne’s 15 years of experience in the design and delivery of facilitation services and training programs for communities, non-profits, public agencies, and associations. Adrienne is highly effective in facilitating groups to determine direction and design plans to accomplish shared goals. Leapfrog programs include productive meetings and effective decision-making, board roles and responsibilities, communication, teambuilding, leadership, as well as customized programs.

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

Location

St. Charles Medical Center
2500 NE Neff Rd
Bend, Oregon 97701
Click here for driving and parking directions

CFRE
Points awarded in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for certification.

Attend this session and the rest of the series with a money saving season pass!

09-10 NNCO Sponsors

Network Description

NNCO (Nonprofit Network of Central Oregon) is a series of monthly meetings designed to provide support, networking opportunities and timely updates on boards, management, financial strategies, and more.

Location

St. Charles Medical Center
2500 NE Neff Rd
Bend, Oregon 97701
Click here for driving and parking directions

Creative Staffing Solutions

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Connie Worrell-Druliner, Owner, Express Personnel Professional Staffing

September 23, 2009
Presentations are from 8:00 am - 9:30 am, with networking until 10:00 am
Includes Continental Breakfast

Event Description

Personnel consume a sizeable percentage of a nonprofit’s finances. With shrinking resources and greater demand for services, how can your nonprofit increase capacity without increasing expenses?

Join us for this interactive session as we explore:

  • Strategic workforce planning and organizational effectiveness
  • Alternatives to reductions in force, including pay cuts, part-time hours and furloughs
  • Interns, skilled volunteers, and workforce training programs
  • Rules applicable to non-traditional workers such as independent contractors, temp agency workers, volunteers, and interns

Learn how to think outside the box and identify alternative staffing options that fit your organization’s mission and culture. Leave ready to implement an effective plan that preserves resources while enhancing service delivery.

About the Presenter

Connie started the Bend Express Personnel and Express Professional Staffing in 1983 and opened the Redmond Express office in 1999. She is one of the original 20 franchisees of Express Personnel (there are approximately 600 offices worldwide). Through her leadership, the Bend/Redmond offices have continued to win international awards and are in the top tier of recruiting firms across the country. This was illustrated by Connie and her staff's designation as Franchisee of the Year in 2003. In 2005 Connie received the prestigious Express Personnel Services Gordon Blair Award in recognition of her outstanding service to the organization. Connie has a history of active involvement in the community, which includes serving over 35 organizations as a board member. She currently serves on the board of the Heart Institute of Central Oregon, the board of The Center Foundation and the LibertyBank Board of Directors. In addition, she is a 20-year member of the Central Oregon Economic Development Council and served two terms as president. Connie was named Citizen of the Year by Bend Chamber of Commerce. Connie is also a founding member of City Club of Central Oregon.

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

Location

St. Charles Medical Center
2500 NE Neff Rd
Bend, Oregon 97701
Click here for driving and parking directions

Attend this session and the rest of the series with a money saving season pass!

09-10 NNCO Sponsors

Network Description

NNCO (Nonprofit Network of Central Oregon) is a series of monthly meetings designed to provide support, networking opportunities and timely updates on boards, management, financial strategies, and more.

Hot Topics: Informational Tables

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Discussion Leaders: Julie Gregory, Carol Hickman, Kelly Karr, Michael LaLonde, Jen Rusk, Susie Schneider, Fran Willis
Date: May 27, 2009,
Time: Presentations are from 8:00 am - 9:30 am, with networking until 10:00 am
Includes Continental Breakfast

Venue Sponsor: St. Charles Foundation

Media Sponsor: The Bulletin

Sponsor

Bank of the Cascades

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

Event Description

We've assembled a group of experts to answer your questions and provide tips to help you stay up to date on nonprofit hot topics. Ask your most pressing questions during interactive roundtable discussions! You can choose three of the following topics to learn more about:

  • Major Gifts
  • Board Evolution
  • Strategic Planning in a Down Economy
  • Partnering in a Down Economy
  • Staffing in a Down Economy
  • Nonprofit Public Policy

Roundtable leaders include:

  • Julie Gregory, Oregon Community Foundation
  • Carol Hickman, Nonprofit Association of Oregon
  • Kelly Karr, Express Personnel
  • Michael LaLonde, Deschutes Brewery
  • Jen Rusk, Rusk Coaching and Consulting
  • Susie Schneider, Oregon Community Foundation
  • Fran Willis, Bank of the Cascades

In this session, you will be part of small group discussions designed for hands-on peer learning. Share your most pressing issues and successes, and learn from roundtable leaders and each other. Bring your questions and join us for a fun, interactive NNCO!

Network Description

NNCO (Nonprofit Network of Central Oregon) is a series of monthly meetings designed to provide support, networking opportunities and timely updates on boards, management, financial strategies, and more.

Location

St. Charles Medical Center
2500 NE Neff Rd
Bend, Oregon 97701
Click here for driving and parking directions

Board Reports: What Information Does your Board Need?

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Discussion Leader: Adrienne Graham, Founder and Lead Nonprofit Consultant, Leapfrog
Date: April 22, 2009
Time: Presentation from 8:00 am - 9:30 am, with networking until 10:00 am

Venue Sponsor: St. Charles Foundation

Media Sponsor: The Bend Bulletin

Sponsored by:
Bank of the Cascades

Cost: $25.00

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

Event Description

Is Your Organization on Track to Achieve its Mission? Is your board satisfied with the information it currently receives? Do board members desire more meaningful measures of mission effectiveness? Does the information you provide to your board keep them focused on what matters most for your organization?

Join us for this opportunity to learn more about the Dashboard Report
and how you can use this graphic tool to keep your board up on key
progress measures for your organization!

Participants will be able to:

  • Describe a Dashboard Report and how it can improve your board’s effectiveness
  • Understand how the Dashboard relates to other information provided to your board
  • Determine what information should be measured and how it should be displayed
  • Follow the steps and identify the ‘players’ to implement a Dashboard for your organization

Even in financially challenging times, proactive and strategic organizations can continue to advance their mission. Dashboard
Reports are useful tools that track key indicators to aid performance measurement, financial oversight and strategic direction setting. We'll explore how Dashboard Reports can increase understanding of your organization's current reality, and inform wise decision-making.

Adrienne Graham, owner of Leapfrog Training & Facilitation, provides workshops, resource materials, and on-site activities to help enhance the vitality and effectiveness of non-profit organizations. Adrienne has served as a nonprofit staff member, executive director, board member and chair. For over 15 years, she has provided training and facilitation in the public and private sectors.

Network Description

NNCO (Nonprofit Network of Central Oregon) is a series of monthly meetings designed to provide support, networking opportunities and timely updates on boards, management, financial strategies, and more.

Location

St. Charles Medical Center
2500 NE Neff Rd
Bend, Oregon 97701
Click here for driving and parking directions

Attracting and Retaining Great Employees

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Discussion Leaders: Melissa Humes, PHR Tompkins HR Group
Date: March 18, 2009
Time: Presentation 8:00 am - 9:30 am, networking until 10:00 am.

Venue Sponsor: St. Charles Foundation

Media Sponsor: The Bulletin

Sponsored by:
Bank of the Cascades

Cost: $25.00

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

Includes Continental Breakfast

Event Description

Explore:

  • How the quality of hiring decisions impact organizational culture
  • Rules of engagement and reasons employees stay
  • Strategic approaches to attracting and retaining quality employees

In the current economic climate, nonprofit leaders may find themselves rushed to make hard and fast employment decisions in order to balance budget deficiencies. Hasty decisions not only increase your organization’s risk for employment actions, but also limit your organization’s ability to retain the great employees who will help your organization grow and advance its mission.

Taking the time to plan and implement employment strategies will ultimately increase the effectiveness of your organization’s daily operations and strengthen your capacity to deliver services. Join HR consultant Melissa Humes to learn how you can help your organization develop new strategies that best respond to a changing work environment, reflect your nonprofit’s culture, and attract and retain great employees.

Melissa Humes PHR is an HR consultant with Tompkins HR Group, Inc. She specializes in consulting with nonprofits on human resource issues and management development. She previously worked as the Associate Director of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Oregon and SW Washington.

Network Description

NNCO (Nonprofit Network of Central Oregon) is a series of monthly meetings designed to provide support, networking opportunities and timely updates on boards, management, financial strategies, and more.

Location

St. Charles Medical Center
2500 NE Neff Rd
Bend, Oregon 97701
Click here for driving and parking directions

Business Planning for Sustainability

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Discussion Leader: Nanita McIlhattan Financial Consultant, AKT, LLP
Date: February 25, 2009
Time: Presentation 8:00 am - 9:30 am, networking until 10:00 am.

Includes Continental Breakfast

Venue Sponsor: St. Charles Foundation

Media Sponsor: The Bulletin

Sponsored by:
Bank of the Cascades

Cost: $25.00

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

Event Description

Now is the time to clearly understand what makes your organization a vibrant and viable asset to the community.

  • What are your critical resources? If they waver, can you replace them? How much time do you have? Who is taking care of those relationships?
  • What is your business model now? What could it be five years from now? Is your governance aligned with the current and future models?
  • What are your core competencies and how do you protect them?
  • If another organization wants to merge with yours, what are your evaluation criteria? If you are thinking about merger, what are you looking for?

Join Nanita McIlhattan for a discussion on the key questions surrounding business planning for sustainability. Your board, staff, clients, funders (and you) all want to know that your organization has a strong plan to power through the downturn. Engage the creative energy around you with questions that can focus initiatives even as new doors are opened.

Nanita joined AKT, LLP in 2007 after 14 years in finance with Intel Corporation and 6 years as a consultant and interim executive in the public sector. She is a Certified Management Consultant and has an undergraduate degree in music education from St. Olaf College and a Masters of Business Administration degree from Purdue University. During her career with Intel and working as a consultant with public sector clients, Nanita completed strategic change projects in a variety of complex financial, operations and organization development situations. Nanita frequently teaches workshops and seminars on a variety of financial and organizational improvement topics.

Network Description

NNCO (Nonprofit Network of Central Oregon) is a series of monthly meetings designed to provide support, networking opportunities and timely updates on boards, management, financial strategies, and more.

Location

St. Charles Medical Center
2500 NE Neff Rd
Bend, Oregon 97701
Click here for driving and parking directions

Straight to the Heart: Telling Your Story

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Discussion Leader: Zak Boone, Executive Director, Ronald McDonald Charities of Central Oregon
Date: January 28, 2009
Time: Presentation from 8:00 - 9:30 am, with networking until 10:00 am.

Venue Sponsor: St. Charles Foundation

Media Sponsor: The Bend Bulletin

Sponsored by: 

Bank of the Cascades

$25.00- General Admission
$22.50- NAO Nonprofit Member Admission
Join the Nonprofit Association of Oregon (NAO). View a list of members.
Includes Continental Breakfast

Event Description

Learn how to:

  • Manage targeted and heartfelt messaging
  • Explore the how/what/when/where of an effective mission-driven narrative
  • Analyze successful nonprofits and how they tell their story
  • Develop a comprehensive plan to tell your own story consistently and effectively

Every nonprofit has a unique story, but successful nonprofits effectively weave their story through all they do. Whether in newsletters, websites, special events or simply in management style, the keys to success in outreach, awareness and fundraising come via effective storytelling. Communicating your own story must be strategic yet simple, concise yet adaptable, but most of all, must come from the heart.

This session will help you find practical and real solutions to more effectively tell your story. We will look at other nonprofit successes, as well as a simple way to assess your organization’s own storytelling capabilities with tangible and practical solutions.

Zak Boone is Executive Director of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Oregon.  He previously worked in the office of university relations at Portland State University and in grants management at Oregon Health & Science University. He has a masters degree in Public Administration/Nonprofit Management and has recently completed a re-branding effort at the Bend Ronald McDonald House.

Network Description

NNCO (Nonprofit Network of Central Oregon) is a series of monthly meetings designed to provide support, networking opportunities and timely updates on boards, management, financial strategies, and more.

Location

St. Charles Medical Center
2500 NE Neff Rd
Bend, Oregon 97701
Click here for driving and parking directions

Must Have Policies: Samples, Checklists and More

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Discussion Leader: Nancy Murray, Community Development Law Center
Date: November 19, 2008
Time: 8:00am - 10:00am
Includes Continental Breakfast

Venue Sponsor: St. Charles Foundation

Media Sponsor: The Bulletin

Sponsored by:
Bank of the Cascades

Regular Fee: $25.00
NAO Member Fee: $22.50

NAO Members receive a 10% discount - Find out more about this great opportunity!

Not sure if your organization is a member of NAO? Check the NAO member list to find out. 

Sign up for a Season Pass for maximum return.

Event Description

Take a look at:

  • The new Form 990 and good governance policies required and recommended
  • Conflicts of interest, excess benefits and compensation policies
  • Record access and retention and whistleblower policies
  • Joint venture and other policies to consider
  • Checklists to ease the transition and ensure good governance


The new Form 990 became effective January 2008 and along with it the continuing development of “good governance policies.” Join nonprofit attorney Nancy Murray to explore the implications of the new 990 for your nonprofit organization.

In this timely NNCO session, we’ll look at the policies required by the new Form and review checklists for good governance.  We’ll review case studies so that you can see how the policies can be successfully implemented and how to protect your organization from inadvertent missteps.  Find out what’s expected of your nonprofit to satisfy the new IRS 990 requirements.

Nancy Murray serves as counsel to Oregon nonprofits involved in affordable housing and land conservation activities.  She is an attorney with the Community Development Law Center (CDLC), a program of Legal Aid Services of Oregon.  The CDLC represents nonprofit organizations involved in serving low income Oregonians in affordable housing, economic development, board governance and employment matters.  Ms. Murray also co-directs a Community Development Law Clinic at the Lewis and Clark Law School, teaching students about nonprofit and community development law.

Network Description

NNCO (Nonprofit Network of Central Oregon) is a series of monthly meetings designed to provide support, networking opportunities and timely updates on boards, management, financial strategies, and more.

Presentations are from 8:00 am - 9:30 am, with networking until 10:00 am.

Location
St. Charles Medical Center
2500 NE Neff Rd
Bend, Oregon 97701
Click here for driving and parking directions

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