The Public Space

Nonprofit Association of Oregon
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Welcome to The Public Space, where thought leaders share strategic ideas and solutions that spark positive change in civil society. Each conversation will offer tangible steps that nonprofit organizations, funders, supporters, and partners can take to better our communities. The Public Space is a podcast created by the Nonprofit Association of Oregon. NAO strives to connect, improve, and advance all nonprofits to help build a thriving and vital Oregon. Each month, NAO sits down with experts from across the nonprofit sector to talk about the changing ideas, opportunities and issues that affect communities around the state.

Episodes

  1. 04/15/2021

    Strengthening Community Resilience

    How can we support and strengthen our communities in the face of rising housing prices and gentrification? Adam Zimmerman is the CEO of Craft3, a CDFI that is working to invest in communities and help them build wealth and resilience. Craft3, along with NOAH and CHF, was recently granted $5 million through JP Morgan Chase’s Advancing Cities initiative. They’ll use the grant to help finance local ownership of real estate and reduce displacement. In this episode: How they were selected to receive the grant (4:56)The impact this funding will have (8:42)Which neighborhoods they’ll focus on (12:15)The challenges that come with their work (15:17)Two key actions for nonprofits and community leaders (19:27)Additional resources: Craft3Network for Oregon Affordable Housing (NOAH)Community Housing Fund (CHF)Three Portland nonprofits to share $5 million grant to invest in communities at risk of displacement – OregonLiveThe Public Space is brought to you by the Nonprofit Association of Oregon. NAO strives to connect, improve, and advance all nonprofits to help build a thriving and vital Oregon.

    23 min

  2. 03/18/2021

    Rebuilding Oregon’s Santiam Canyon Community

    In the fall of 2020, Oregon was faced with deadly wildfires that spanned across several parts of the state, one of which grew from 500 acres to 130,000 acres overnight! With the help of a longtime friend and the extraordinary community of Santiam Canyon, Deana Freres was able to establish the Santiam Canyon Wildfire Relief Fund which helps fill the needs of those affected by the Lionshead and Beachie Creek wildfires. Deana also shares what drives her in taking such a leadership role in her community and offers guidance we can all take when faced with devastating events.

    22 min

  3. 02/18/2021

    The Race to Lead in the Nonprofit Sector

    The nonprofit sector has a racial gap in its leadership. Sean Thomas-Breitfeld shares empirical data collected from surveys, focus groups, and interviews conducted across the U.S. He discusses how 2020 events have galvanized people and movements into action, and have started a whole set of changes that should be continued in 2021. He offers tangible actions that we can take to address the racial gap in nonprofit leadership. In this episode: The Building Movement Project (3:25)Organizations vs. Movements (6:22)What the Race to Lead survey data told us (7:52)What 2021 will look like for nonprofits (15:00)Affecting and influencing change in 2021 (16:07)Ways foundations can invest in nonprofits (16:57)Ways organizations can support movements (18;19)Tangible ways to address the racial gap in nonprofit leadership (21.43)Additional resources: Building Movement ProjectRace to Lead SeriesRace to Lead SurveysLet’s Talk About the Nonprofit Racial Leadership Gap and White Advantage – Independent SectorWhy Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Matters for Nonprofits – National Council of NonprofitsEquity and Inclusion Lens Guide – Nonprofit Association of OregonNavigating Race and New Leadership in a Time of Upheaval – Stanford Social Innovation ReviewNonprofit Resources to Support Racial Equity – Nonprofit Leadership CenterThe Social Sector Has an Internal Racism Problem – SOJOURNERSHow Can Philanthropy Redistribute Power – Trust-Based Philanthrophy Project

    27 min

  4. 01/21/2021

    Reimagining the Nonprofit World

    The nonprofit sector, including philanthropy, is at a crossroads. Shari Dunn compares the nonprofit sector to an ill patient, and discusses the contributing factors that led to this condition. She prescribes how the patient can get well, be healthy, and thrive. She reimagines the transformation of the nonprofit world into an exciting, effective, and vital social enterprise.  In this episode: Moment of great change for nonprofit sector (4:21)Interplay between philanthropy and nonprofits (7:09)How nonprofits should see themselves (11:17)Philanthropy historically and what it should look like now (16:42)Board members’ role (21:06)Address race and racism (22:30)Additional resources: NAO's 2020 State of the Sector Report – Nonprofit Association of OregonAmerica’s Nonprofits – National Council of NonprofitsThe Charitable Sector – Independent SectorHealth of the U.S. Nonprofit Sector – Independent SectorNonprofit Executives and the Racial Leadership Gap – Race to Lead, Building Movement ProjectThe Race to Lead Series – Race to Lead, Building Movement ProjectRace to Lead: Women of Color in the Nonprofit Sector – Race to Lead, Building Movement ProjectThe Social Sector Has an Internal Racism Problem – SOJOURNERSHow Can Philanthropy Redistribute Power – Trust-Based Philanthrophy ProjectNo More Band-Aids: How Funders Can Advance Systems Change – PEAK GrantmakingJim Crow Philanthropy by Emily Masghati – US History SceneTrends in Northwest Giving 2019– Philanthropy NorthwestCharitable Giving Showed Solid Growth – Giving USA

    26 min

  5. 12/17/2020

    Recapping 2020 and Looking Ahead to 2021

    2020 has been a momentous year for everyone, including the nonprofit sector. Jim White and Jenn Clemo recap 2020 and discuss why and how they took the bold step of combining their organizations this year. We also look at what factors and influences will shape the nonprofit sector’s landscape in 2021 and how nonprofits can approach the new year. In this episode: 2020 standouts for NAO and Oregon (2:25)Looking ahead at 2021 (4:34)Americans’ trust in nonprofits (6:30)NAO-CNS merger “mini” case study (9:09)How nonprofits can position for long-term sustainability (13:37)Additional resources: Emerging Nonprofit Partnerships Model by Scott Schaffer, Public Interest Management GroupThree Questions to Consider About Nonprofit Merger – Public Interest Management GroupMergers, Collaborations, and Strategic Alliances – National Council of NonprofitsMerger and Strategic Partnership for Nonprofits – Scott Schaffer, Public Interest Management Group - 11/10/20 webinar recording and slide deckThe Nonprofit Mergers Workbook – LaPiana ConsultingNAO COVID-19 ResourcesNAO Oregon Wildfire Response ResourcesNAO upcoming webinarsTrust in Civil Society Report– Independent SectorOregon’s economic and revenue forecasts

    18 min

  6. 11/19/2020

    How the Oregon Latinx Leadership Network Has Galvanized a Statewide Latinx Movement

    The Latinx community makes up more than 13.2 percent of Oregon’s population but are disproportionately represented across the board. Anthony Veliz discusses why and how he founded the Oregon Latinx Leadership Network – the collective movement of people and organizations across the state – which is bringing much-needed attention and action from leaders and decision makers to the Latinx community. In this episode: What is the Oregon Latinx Leadership Network and why was it started (1:51)The invisible majority (3:39)Galvanizing the Latinx community (5:41Stewarding the $5 million funding (8:34)What does visionary leadership look like? (12:27)Everybody has a gift (16:03)Additional resources: Oregon Latinx Leadership NetworkIZO Public Relations & MarketingPCUNSTORI JobsOregon demographicsThe Public Space is brought to you by the Nonprofit Association of Oregon. NAO strives to connect, improve, and advance all nonprofits to help build a thriving and vital Oregon.

    19 min

  7. 10/15/2020

    Managing a Racially Charged Crisis in Real Time

    Leaders are responsible for managing major organizational crises with far-reaching impacts in real time. Kim Brick and David Navarro, both leaders of color at Oregon Coast Community Action, share what they did when confronted with a racially charged crisis that threatened their organization and entire community. ORCCA serves Coos, Curry, and western Douglas counties with a mission to actively create positive changes for a thriving community.  In this episode:  The racially charged crisis that ORCCA was confronted with (2:07)Ways to manage a crisis in real time (6:19)How organizations can self reflect and move forward (14:01)The importance of resources and support (16:14)What leadership in action looks like (19:56)Why we all need to be aware of our own implicit bias (20:55)Additional Resources: October 27, 2020 recording: Managing a Racially Charged Crisis in Real Time: How Two Nonprofit Leaders Rose to the Challenge with Kim Brick and David Navarro, Oregon Coast Community ActionJuly 7, 2020 recording: How to Conduct an Internal Equity Audit presented by Alexis James, Construct the PresentJune 18, 2020 recording: Leading Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts during a Crisis presented by Alexis James, Construct the PresentSign up for our newsletter to receive news and more resources.The Public Space is brought to you by the Nonprofit Association of Oregon. NAO strives to connect, improve, and advance all nonprofits to help build a thriving and vital Oregon.

    27 min

  8. 09/24/2020

    How to Lead Through a Crisis with Steve Patty of Dialogues in Action

    Effective leadership is crucial to successfully navigating a crisis, but what does it look like in practice? Steve Patty shares tangible steps every leader can take to not only weather a crisis, but also grow through it. Steve is a teacher, consultant, author, and conference speaker. Through his consulting firm, Dialogues in Action, he helps people and organizations evaluate their impact, expand their influence through leadership, and develop strategies to move their mission forward. In this episode: Productive ways to view a crisis (1:38)Opportunities presented by difficulties (3:07)How leaders tend to react to crisis (7:01)What leaders should do in a crisis (11:34)The importance of support structures (15:39)Three key actionable steps for leaders to take (16:55)Additional resources: October 22, 2020 recording: How to Lead through Turbulent Times: Six leadership practices for facing adaptive challenges presented by Steve PattyRethinking your Strategy: Planning Recovery for COVID-19 Webinar: Part 1,Part 2,Part 3Sign up for our newsletter to receive news and more resources.The Public Space is brought to you by the Nonprofit Association of Oregon. NAO strives to connect, improve, and advance all nonprofits to help build a thriving and vital Oregon.

    23 min

  9. 09/17/2020

    Welcome to The Public Space

    The Public Space is where thought leaders share strategic ideas and solutions that spark positive change in civil society. The Public Space is hosted by Lilisa Hall, the Membership, Communications, and Advancement Director for the Nonprofit Association of Oregon.  Every month, experts from across the nonprofit sector and beyond join Lilisa to talk about the changing ideas, opportunities, and issues that affect our communities. Each conversation will offer tangible steps that nonprofit organizations, supporters, and partners can take to better our communities. The Public Space is brought to you by the Nonprofit Association of Oregon. NAO strives to connect, improve, and advance all nonprofits to help build a thriving and vital Oregon. Subscribe to The Public Space wherever you get your podcasts and visit nonprofitoregon.org for more information.

    2 min

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Welcome to The Public Space, where thought leaders share strategic ideas and solutions that spark positive change in civil society. Each conversation will offer tangible steps that nonprofit organizations, funders, supporters, and partners can take to better our communities. The Public Space is a podcast created by the Nonprofit Association of Oregon. NAO strives to connect, improve, and advance all nonprofits to help build a thriving and vital Oregon. Each month, NAO sits down with experts from across the nonprofit sector to talk about the changing ideas, opportunities and issues that affect communities around the state.

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  • Creator
    Nonprofit Association of Oregon
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2020
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    The Public Space