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Portland Business District Technical Assistance
Welcome!
The Nonprofit Association of Oregon (NAO) is excited to team up with Prosper Portland to strengthen and support Portland’s Business Districts. This program brings together a group of highly skilled professionals and subject matter experts to host trainings, share tools and resources, and provide additional individualized support as available. All materials and sessions will be delivered by a faculty of practitioners in areas like nonprofit management, fundraising, marketing, and more.
Trainings, Webinars, & Recordings
Back to Basics: Board Management
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Format: This session will be held virtually via Zoom.
Build a board that works, not just a board that meets. In this webinar, we will cover practical approaches to board recruitment and onboarding, discuss how to run effective meetings that lead to clear decisions, and clarify basic compliance responsibilities that keep your organization steady and credible.
Presented by: Tim Rusk, Nonprofit Association of Oregon
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Successful Grant Strategies
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 | 4:30 – 6:00 PM
Format: This session will be held virtually via Zoom.
Get clearer on how to find the right grants and submit stronger applications with less stress. This session will explore the essential elements of grant funding, including how to research funders that align with project and program priorities; the art of writing compelling requests – whether they be for staffing, capital projects, or anything in between; and tips for setting up simple grant management and reporting habits improve your chances for future funding.
Presented by: Hannah Cortez, The Dotted i
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Note: Unfortunately, the session on 2/25 was not recorded. Please click the link below to access a PDF of the Presenter’s slideshow from 2/25, as well as recordings and other materials from Hannah Cortez’s previously-recorded 4-part Foundation Grantwriting Series, originally held in Summer 2025.
Strategic Planning that Pays Off
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Format: This session will be held virtually via Zoom.
Turn big ideas into a plan you can (and will!) actually use. Participants will learn how to set focused goals tied to district outcomes, prioritize projects for the biggest return on investment, and create a simple action plan that helps volunteers and partners stay aligned, energized, and moving forward.
Presented by: Sarah Spangler, NAO
Registration: Register Now!
Fundraising 101: Building and Leveraging a Donor Base
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | 4:30 – 6:00 PM
Format: This session will be held virtually via Zoom.
Build a fundraising foundation that fits your district’s reality. This workshop will help your organization identify and grow a community of supporters, craft a clear value story that motivates giving, and build a simple fundraising plan that leverages the right balance of events, partnerships, and individual support.
Registration: Register Now!
Spreading the Word: Marketing for Small Nonprofits
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Format: This session will be held virtually via Zoom.
Market your district with more consistency and less overwhelm. Participants will learn how to clarify key messages, choose the right channels for each intended audience, and create a practical content plan that supports goals like increasing foot traffic, enhancing member engagement, or boosting community pride.
Registration will open soon.
Best Practices in Volunteer Management
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 | 4:30 – 6:00 PM
Format: This session will be held virtually via Zoom.
Make volunteering easier to join, easier to lead, and more rewarding to sustain. Participants will learn how to recruit volunteers effectively, match people to meaningful roles, and set up simple systems for communication, training, and appreciation that reduce burnout.
Registration will open soon.
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