If you are an individual who has an innovative idea to meet a social need, of if you are in a nonprofit looking for new ways to think about what you are doing, this Forum is for you. We will explore: alternative models for funding nonprofits, collaboration and partnership, resources and opportunities. Featured speakers include: Amy Pearl, Springboard Innovation; Jolene Estimo, Warm Springs Tribes; Amy Sacks, Pixie Project; Shane Endicott, the Rebuilding Center; Randy White, Bright Neighbor; John Sorenson, N2E and many others.

The Social Innovation track is part of the Regional Innovation Forum at the Expo Center, March 27, 8 am -5:30pm. $35 discounted registration for nonprofits. For more information and to register: www.regionalinnovationforum.com

Register today for this exciting event!

Neighbors West-Northwest, CAT and Sisters Of The Road Present an Interactive Community Forum

Tues. March 31, 2009 6:00–8:00 PM First United Methodist Church, Collins Hall 1838 SW Jefferson, Portland OR

Register Today: http://www.nwnw.org/AdvocacyTrainingRSVP.html

Join new city Commissioner Amanda Fritz and Portland-based community advocates for an evening of reflection, discussion and learning. Hear about diverse organizing efforts in housing rights, homelessness, and local livability issues. Build skills in individualized workshops ranging from advocating at city hall to community organizing.

Food and Drink Provided.

More Information: www.nwnw.org

Run 20 For 20 Saturday, June 20, 2009 8:00am Lower Macleay, Forest Park Register today at www.forestparkconservancy.org Questions: email [email protected]

On Saturday, June 20, 2009, celebrate the Forest Park Conservancy's 20th Anniversary by running 20 miles in Forest Park! The awe-inspiring trail run will take you along the scenic Wildwood trail; beginning at Germantown Road and finishing at Lower Macleay Park. When finished you will feel good knowing that not only did you just run 20 miles, but the $500 you raised as a requirement for your participation will go towards keeping Forest Park’s trails clear, safe and in good condition for you to run now and for years to follow.

The World Famous Kenton Club will be throwing open its doors to host the beer-iest, BBQ-iest, bike-dance-troupe-iest benefit of 2009.Featuring:Cap Ducal, The Bad Assets, and Les Estrangers Bicycle dance guest:Chain ReactionPrizes:Fatty gift certificates for fancy clothes, spas, wine tastings, beer and more.

Where: World Famous Kenton Club at 2025 N Kilpatrick. PDX

When: March 28, 7pm-12am. Come for all or part of the night.

Who: The good people of Oregon, aged 21 and up (sorry, lovable minors, the OLCC is pretty specific about this)

What to Bring: $10 donation, or $5 donation + cans of food for the Food Bank

PCC Community Education & Life by Design NW Courses:

SPRING Session Evening seminars at Portland Community College: Central & Metro Portland Workforce Training Center.

Target Your Resume for the Nonprofit Sector: CRN #26822

This professional development course will help participants with experience in the profit sector rewrite and hone their resumes to target jobs in the public/nonprofit sector. Learn how your resume can express your personal passions and interests and align with the values and qualities that make you a successful candidate for working in the nonprofit sector. Cover letters and interviewing skills basics will be also covered. Monday evenings, April 6 – April 27, 2009.

Join Our Community Course:

Discover, Engage and Design Your Future

This six-week workshop leads participants down a path of self-discovery towards uncovering their values, interests, and skills.

Through vibrant discussion, individual and group exercises and activities, participants will explore meaningful ways to finding life balance, forging a path of civic engagement, and creating goals that propel them into their future. Co-sponsors: Life by Design NW and Lake Oswego Adult Community Center (LOACC)

Dates: Tuesdays, April 7 – May 12, 2009 Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Where: LOACC, 505 G Ave, Lake Oswego

Cost: LOACC Member $87.50 / All Others $132.00

Registration: Contact LOACC, 503-635-3758

The Balancing Act: Making Art & Making Money Saturday, March 28, 2009; 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Most artists would prefer to be making art rather than doing business, and often resent the time spent on promoting their work. This four hour workshop will give you useful and immediately useable insights into the how to of marketing. Beginning with how to talk about your work, the tools you can use to promote interest in it, the simple process of sales, and ending with tips on how to organize your efforts. By making their promotional efforts efficient and effective artists can enjoy more time for their art; get the balance right! Presenter: Bob Sterry. Fee: $30. Location: New Columbia Community Education Center, 4625 N. Trenton.

Got Conflict? Learn the skills to solve it!

Anyone can learn how to successfully create mutually beneficial solutions through a new workshop based on the internationally successful conflict resolution work of Goebel and Associates.

Beyond Conflict – To Consensus: A Unique Skills-Building Workshop

Jeff Goebel has been restoring community through consensus building for 28 years with hundreds of clients in business, higher education, government, non-profits, and tribes from the Pacific Northwest to Africa. In this interactive one-day training, you will learn and practice techniques for resolving conflict and reaching consensus in your work, community and home. This training will be limited to 20 people.

Experience the rewards of making a difference in a child’s life!

Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization’s (IRCO) David Douglas Mentoring Project (DDMP) is seeking energetic volunteer mentors interested in supporting  elementary and middle school students who would benefit from interactions with a caring adult.

DDMP is a one-on-one mentoring program that matches a student from the David Douglas School District with an adult mentor from the community.  Students selected for the program are those with highest needs (low academic performance, behavior issues, language and cultural barriers) and could benefit from having a positive role model.

sSign up to participate in the 7th annual Comcast Cares Day and join more than 1600 people across the Portland metro area in making a difference.

Volunteers will connect with non-profit agencies in their community and participate in projects that include beautifying schools, revitalizing natural areas, and supporting programs for low-income and homeless families.

Inspire your friends, colleagues and family to step forward and join Hands On Greater Portland and Comcast on Saturday April 25th to help meet critical needs within the region.