GlobalPDX Development Drinks
Shared Upon RegistrationDevelopment Drinks is a monthly gathering hosted by GlobalPDX, for people interested in world affairs and international development. This social event is a chance to connect with others and to learn about the work of GlobalPDX members. This networking event has been going on for years, and was the spark that lead to the…
2023 Funding and Partnership Preview
Virtual EventWhat were the biggest trends this year in international fundraising, and what's in store for 2023? Our most popular event each year is when we discuss what has been successful in fundraising this past year, and what will be important to consider for next year. Come with your questions. It's always a lively discussion! Questions?…
Proposals Due for 2023 Community Development Society Conference
Portland State University and Oregon State University are hosting the 2023 Community Development Society Conference in Portland July 16-19. CDS is a unique organization that brings practitioners and academics together to share the best in Community Development research and practice. The conference offers opportunities to develop friendships, expand networks, discover resources, and learn from others across…
Reflection and Planning for Mission-Driven Small Businesses
Virtual EventEnd of year business reviews tend to focus heavily on quantifiable “metrics” and achievements like revenue, profit, and units sold. While these metrics are clearly important for assessing the success of a small business they fall short of the critical reflection needed to successfully run a values-based business and to push both the business and…
Evaluation Reflection and Planning
Virtual EventEvaluation planning helps you stay on top of the details while ensuring that you maintain ownership over the evaluation process and are developing evaluation systems in your organization that truly give you what you need, cut down on unnecessary busy work, and help you gather the information that will help you do your best work.…