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Member Photo GalleryFeaturing some of the good works nonprofits do in our communities every day. Nonprofit Association of Oregon members are invited to submit photos by contacting commdev@nonprofitoregon.org. -
Jesuit Volunteer Corps NorthwestJesuit Volunteer Corps Northwest connects young individuals with volunteer opportunities that serve persons living on the margins of society and in vulnerable places throughout the Pacific Northwest. -
Friends of Outdoor SchoolFriends of Outdoor School, a vital component of our public education system, helps preserve environmental education for nearly 14,000 students each year. -
Central City ConcernThe mission of Central City Concern is to provide pathways to self-sufficiency through active intervention in poverty and homelessness. -
Central City ConcernCentral City Concern offers a comprehensive continuum of social services and affordable housing options to assist individuals and families impacted by homelessness, poverty, and addiction. -
Community WarehouseCommunity Warehouse collects and redistributes donated household goods to individuals and families in need throughout northwest Oregon and southwest Washington. -
The Oregon Community FoundationOCF works with individuals, families, businesses, and organizations to support the community causes they care about. Pictured here are participants in the Babies and Boomers project. -
ShelterCareShelterCare provides a caring environment where people find hope and rebuild their lives. -
The Oregon Community FoundationThe mission of The Oregon Community Foundation is to improve life in Oregon and promote effective philanthropy. Pictured here are participants in OCF’s youth leadership and philanthropy program.
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We Want to Hear From You: Take the Oregon Nonprofit Survey
In 2008, four state nonprofit associations in the northwest region--Alaska, Idaho, Washington, and Oregon--came together as a cohort to learn from each other how our organizations could better serve you and your constituents. Our work as a cohort was then and continues to be supported by the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust.
This year, we hope you will take the time to complete the survey, giving us a broader and deeper understanding of the state of the nonprofit sector in Oregon. Your responses will give us valuable information we can use to sharpen our focus as your state association.
The survey will be open through June 7, 2013. We greatly appreciate your time and willingness to contribute your valuable opinion. We cannot overemphasize the importance of your perspective relative to our work.
To show our appreciation, we are giving away one voucher for a Nonprofit Association of Oregon training event or network season pass (up to $150 value). To enter the drawing, provide your contact information when prompted at the end of the survey.
Take the survey now. The deadline is June 7, 2013.
National Council of Nonprofits | Nonprofit Advocacy Matters | May 6, 2013
Federal Issue: Tax Reform Working Group Report Released Today
Comprehensive federal tax reform took a step forward with the release of a 568-page report by the Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT) to the House Ways and Means Committee. The report does not include specific policy recommendations, but does provide an extensive analysis of all aspects of the Internal Revenue Code and summarizes suggestions for reforms submitted to eleven bi-partisan tax reform working groups. The working group on charitable issues, led by Rep. Reichert (R-WA) and Rep. Lewis (D-GA), conducted meetings with experts to investigate subjects such as the private foundation excise tax, unrelated business income, and commercial operations of nonprofits. Regarding the law relating to charitable nonprofits, the JCT report provides background information (at pages 19-58) about the present law, and specifically identifies (at pages 491-497) comments the Committee and Working Group received on charitable deductions (including to retain or change the deduction as it relates to donations of finances, property, and inventory); tax-exempt status (including unrelated business income tax and operating rules for public charities and private foundations); reporting, disclosure, and tax administration; and the IRA charitable rollover incentive. All of the suggestions and comments submitted to the working groups remain available at the Ways and Means Committee website.
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