Membership, advocacy, training, and resources built for every Oregon nonprofit to grow and lead.
Oregon's nonprofit sector is wide-ranging, from tiny rural food banks to statewide advocacy organizations, and every one of them faces the same pressure: do more with less while navigating policy shifts, funding gaps, and workforce challenges. The Nonprofit Association of Oregon exists precisely for that reality. Based at 4800 S Macadam Ave in Portland's South Waterfront corridor, NAO has built an infrastructure that individual organizations simply cannot build alone.
Membership with NAO connects Oregon nonprofits to a statewide peer network, a seat at the policy table in Salem, and a library of practical tools covering governance, finance, communications, and leadership. The association actively represents the sector's interests in public policy, meaning members benefit from advocacy work even on days they're focused entirely on serving their own communities.
With a 5.0 rating from members who have experienced the work firsthand, NAO's reputation reflects what it actually delivers: substantive support, not surface-level cheerleading. Every program, resource, and training is designed to help Oregon nonprofits operate more effectively, attract funding, develop their teams, and stay connected to the broader sector they're part of.
NAO's membership platform puts a full toolkit in one place. Members access a curated resource library of articles, toolkits, and information sheets covering the operational and strategic questions nonprofit leaders face most. The job board and volunteer opportunity listings help organizations find the talent and community support they need, while the member directory makes it easy to connect with peer organizations across the state.
Professional development is a core part of what NAO delivers. Events and trainings range from large conferences to targeted webinars and workshops, and self-paced online courses let busy staff learn on their own schedule. Funding and grant opportunity listings give members a running head start on the research that can consume hours of staff time.
On the policy side, NAO provides advocacy and public policy representation so Oregon nonprofits have a unified voice in legislative conversations that affect the sector. Members also receive access to compensation and benefits research reports, helping organizations benchmark and retain strong teams, along with discount codes and offers that stretch limited budgets further.
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NAO membership is designed for nonprofit organizations operating in Oregon. Visit nonprofitoregon.org to review membership options and find the tier that fits your organization's size and needs.
NAO offers a range of professional development opportunities including conferences, webinars, in-person workshops, and self-paced online courses. Topics span governance, leadership, finance, communications, and more.
Yes. Members have access to listings of funding and grant opportunities curated to help Oregon nonprofits identify potential sources of support without spending hours on independent research.
NAO actively engages in advocacy and public policy work on behalf of the Oregon nonprofit sector, representing member interests in state legislative and regulatory conversations that affect how nonprofits operate.
The NAO office in Portland is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The office is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Yes. Members can access a job board listing open positions at Oregon nonprofits, as well as volunteer opportunity listings to help connect organizations with community members ready to contribute.
NAO is located at 4800 S Macadam Ave, Suite 325, Portland, OR 97239, in Portland's South Waterfront neighborhood. More information and member resources are available at nonprofitoregon.org.
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