Thank you to the nearly 300 people who participated in the 2014 RE:Conference this year. After a slight delay (we didn’t want to compete with weather headlines last week), we’re happy to share slides, videos and photos from the conference. In a follow up survey, 9 out of 10 people said it was one […]
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The simple secrets that can really change client behavior
How two Oregon nonprofit employees are taking the practical science of behavioral economics and making it work for them. By Matt Kinshella Let me tell you a story about how a tiny decision made by public officials has saved millions of lives in several European countries. And how understanding the science behind that change has helped two Oregonians bring […]
Care about housing? You won’t want to miss this insider update.
It’s been a whirlwind leading up to the legislative session, and a busy few weeks so far. But it is not over yet.
Announcing Round Four of the Advocate’s College
Neighborhood Partnerships is pleased to announce that applications are now available for the fourth round of our Advocates College. The first three Advocates Colleges were huge successes, and have had immediate benefits for participants. Sybil Hebb, lobbyist for the Oregon Law Center and graduate of the first Advocate’s College, has this to say: ” The […]
Oregon Legislature Considers how to Help Oregonians Save for Retirement
HB 3436, passed by the House of Representatives yesterday, June 24, proposes the creation of an Oregon Retirement Savings Investment Board. This Board would bring together key players to study the issue of retirement security and develop solutions. It would include representatives from the financial services industry, employers, the public, and the State Treasurer. The […]
What’s Your Story of Oregon?
Neighborhood Partnerships has just completed phase one of our Oregon Narrative project. We partnered with Metro and more than 2,000 members of the Opt In panel took time to share their thoughts. We wanted to know whether reminding folks of the vision many of us share is helpful as we launch conversations about what it […]
Consider making a donation today to Neighborhood Partnerships
2012 is drawing to a close, and 2013 is just around the corner. The new year is already unfolding a new set of challenges and opportunities. Neighborhood Partnerships needs your help today to make the most of these opportunities to improve the landscape for Oregonians with low incomes. Our work is driven by a vision […]
Announcing Round Three of the Advocate’s College
Neighborhood Partnerships is pleased to announce that applications are now available for the third round of our Advocates College, thanks to the commitment of our lead trainer, Patrick Bresette of Public Works, and the generosity of our funders. Both the first and second Advocate’s Colleges were huge successes, and have had immediate benefits for participants. […]
Creating a New Oregon Story
Please join us for a “Communications Boot Camp”, an intense, day-long event bringing together a diverse set of voices to help create a common story about the state of Oregon and its future. Together, we will develop a common narrative about our state and about our path forward towards a more vibrant, prosperous, and inclusive […]
Creating an Oregon Story
Please join us on Tuesday July 24 in Portland or on Monday July 30 in Salem for a “Communications Boot Camp”, an intense, day-long event bringing together a diverse set of voices to help create a common story about the state of Oregon and its future. Together, we will develop a common narrative about our […]