Non-Profits and Policy Advocacy: Learning from Success

This document is a review of successful non-profit policy advocacy practices. Using case studies and examples from Alberta, Canada, and internationally, this guide outlines how and why non-profits should participate in policy advocacy, and breaks down some of the key features of successful policy advocacy efforts. The appendices contain further policy advocacy resources and contact information for policy advocacy coalitions working on a variety of campaigns

Alumni News

Schedule of upcoming events, brief articles about alumni activities, and a column by the alumni directo

How Much Does Oregon Stand to Gain From the House Economic Stimulus Package?

With unemployment at 9 percent and rising, Oregon could use an economic boost. Congress is working on legislation, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), to stimulate the nation's economy. What could the package mean for Oregon

City of Bend 2005-2006 action plan

24 pp. Bookmarks modified by UO. Table. Most recent activity 2005. Captured March 30, 2009.The City of Bend 2005-2006 Action Plan lists the specific activities the city will undertake during the 2005-2006 Program Year to meet the goals and objectives outlined in the Strategic Plan. The Plan details how the City will use CDBG funds, as well as other available resources, to address the City's outstanding housing and community development needs. [From the Plan

Making the connection: transit-oriented development and jobs

Transit-oriented development (TOD) can serve the needs of working families—particularly those with low- and moderate-incomes—by linking workers to viable employment opportunities through strategically located affordable housing and accessible transit options. This article discusses the potential of economic development subsidies to support TOD and highlights ideas for communities seeking to link residents to good jobs through TOD. In addition, it presents examples of innovative TOD projects in Los Angeles, CA; Las Vegas, NV; Portland, OR; and Redmond, WA.Community development ; Transportation ; Employment

From Crisis to Opportunity: Learning from One Region's Response to the Economic Downturn

How can community giving practices be transformed, using lessons learned from the recent economic crisis?This report profiles a number of Pacific Northwest funders who have worked over the past year to respond to urgent community needs. While these actions were in direct response to the economic crisis at hand, the lessons learned from these community-based philanthropists can provide future direction for doing more with limited resources at any point in time. These funders were intentional about how best to apply and leverage their assets, and they collaborated with others to avoid wasting time, effort and money

Overall community development environment

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Community development needs and resources

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