Why Become a Member of NAO?

Member Benefits

Nonprofit Membership Dues

Affiliate Membership Dues

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Current Nonprofit Members

Current Affiliate Members

Why Become a Member of NAO?

The Nonprofit Association of Oregon (NAO) is the only statewide organization that works to build the capacity, leadership, and organizational effectiveness of Oregon's nonprofit sector. NAO ensures that our collective voice is heard and empowers members by keeping them informed about critical policy issues affecting nonprofits. Members gain access to a wide range of benefits, including: advocacy efforts, discounts on products and services, trainings, networking opportunities, and much more.

Please support our work through your membership!

Amplify Your Voice

It is imperative that nonprofits are heard by public and private leaders.

Excellent programs and services alone are not enough to achieve your mission. NAO provides a strong collective voice for Oregon nonprofits to advance critical policy issues affecting the sector in our state and in Washington DC. Rely on NAO to be your Public Policy data and analysis resource.

Build Your Capacity & Network

Take your nonprofit to the next level.

Measuring and articulating your nonprofit’s effectiveness and impact in your community requires linking to broader, cross-sector knowledge and trends. NAO membership offers access to relevant survey data, tools, and analysis from across the state and nation. Exchange ideas, network with peers, and be a part of the current conversation at NAO trainings, workshops, and convenings.

Leverage Your Resources

Save money to improve your bottom line.

Benefit from discounts on a variety of programs and services, including unemployment insurance, credit card processing, background checks, nonprofit publications, nonprofit job board access, NAO’s extensive variety of training programs, and much more.

Nonprofit Membership Dues

Nonprofit Membership with the Nonprofit Association of Oregon is available to organizations in Oregon that meet the requirements of the IRS for tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the tax code. Only
501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations are voting members of the Nonprofit Association of Oregon.

Membership dues are based on budget size:

See an overview of our membership.

Affiliate Membership Dues

Affiliate Membership is available to non-501(c)(3) exempt organizations and government agencies, consultants to nonprofits, business partners, and individual supporters. Most are eligible for member benefits, including discounts on NAO workshops and events, but are not eligible to vote.

See an overview of our membership.

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Join/Renew Online

To expedite the renewal process, please sign in using your organization's primary account on our website. Note: the primary account is typically the first person that created the organizational record. Please contact membership@nonprofitoregon.org if you are not certain who the primary contact is for your organization.

• Nonprofit Membership for 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
• Affiliate Membership for individuals, nonprofit consultants, businesses, government agencies, and other 501(c) nonprofits

Join/Renew by Fax or Mail

Download and print one of the following membership forms below. Submit completed form by fax to 503-236-8313, or by mail to the Nonprofit Association of Oregon; 5100 SW Macadam Avenue, Suite 360; Portland, Oregon 97239.

• Nonprofit Membership Form (pdf)
• Affiliate Membership Form (pdf)

Questions About Membership?

Call 503-239-4001, ext. 127 or email membership@nonprofitoregon.org.

In photo: Nonprofit Member Community Cycling Center. Photo by Lucas Balzer, somadg.com.