NAO Membership Benefits & Discounts
NAO is your advocate, trainer, thought leader, resource provider, and Help Desk in meeting your many needs. NAO’s low-cost member fee is on a sliding scale based on your operating budget. This is a membership overview and member discounts include a nearly 50% discount on learning and convening opportunities available to all staff, board and volunteers.

Board Training for Members
Through NAO’s Board Bright Virtual Series, there are FREE webinars to train and skill up your board! These include board roles and responsibilities, fundraising by the board, and finance and compliance fundamentals. NAO also offers low-cost workbooks to develop, enhance, and refine board management.

NAO Board Management Workbook
NAO Board Finance Workbook

Member Discounts
Nonprofit members of NAO receive discounts on the products and services below as well as others! We continually seek ways to provide savings; get relevant timely information, training and tools at your disposal; elevate nonprofit voices through diligent advocacy; and stretch your dollar as a valued member. Reach out to [email protected] to learn more.

  • NAO Job Board – Webpage: $50 off job posting cost ($100 members; $150 non-members)
  • NAO Nonprofit Research Reports – Publications: Includes Oregon Nonprofit Compensation & Benefits Report
  • NAO Training & Events – Webpage: Up to 50% discount on NAO trainings & events; some free!
  • Background checks and screening: Coeus Global ​
  • Board of Directors – Free Training: see above
  • Director & Officers Insurance: Bliss Sequoia Insurance
  • Grantseeking tool: GrantStation Member Value Program ​
  • GrantsMagicU – The Ultimate Grant Proposal Blueprint: Member Discount
  • Help Desk: reach out with needs for resources & service provider referrals: email [email protected]
  • Human resources and payroll services: GNSA (Great Northern Staff Administrators) ​
  • Little Greent Light: All-In-One Donor Management and CRM Software
  • Office supplies, printing, furniture and office move needs: Strive Workplace Solutions ​
  • QuickBooks for Nonprofits Webinar Series: Member Discounts
  • Unemployment management services: Unemployment Services Trust ​
  • Website platform and marketing tools: Firespring ​– create basic website for free
  • Nonprofit Tech-Related Webinars & Events: TechImpact ​

Other Nonprofit Discounts
Below are some other discounts and pro bono services that are offered to nonprofits. We encourage nonprofits to inquire if a service provider offers discounted services for nonprofits as often they do!

GrantsMagic – Free grant writing training courses.

TechSoup– Significant discounts for nonprofits on widely used technology software and tools.

Canva for Nonprofits
Free, pro-level software and templates for graphic design, social media, & videos.

Pro bono Coaching for Nonprofit Leaders
International Coach Federation-ICF
ICF Oregon pairs professionally trained coaches with nonprofit and BIPOC leaders across Oregon to provide mentoring and coaching. Sponsored by ICF Oregon Chapter, services are provided at no cost.

Organization Development Network of Oregon
Pro bono Consulting Services – Portland Metro
The Community Consulting Program (CCP) is an outreach effort sponsored by the Organizational Development Network of Oregon. They provide pro-bono consulting services to public benefit non-profits in the Portland-metro area.

Pro Bono Consulting Services
Taproot Foundation Virtual Services
Taproot Foundation is a national nonprofit organization that connects nonprofits across America with professionally skilled volunteers. The volunteers donate their time and expertise to support nonprofits in a wide range of areas including Finance, HR, Marketing, Strategy, and Technology.