[OMS_MANAGERS] OMS Round-Up | June 10, 2026

Thu Jun 11 09:56:47 PDT 2026

No problem. It gave me time to share some nuggets from your round-up with
my board president and promo chair. I'm looking to do the elevator
speech exercise soon!

Lise

On Thu, Jun 11, 2026 at 9:48 AM KEIFFER Ami * OPRD <
Ami.KEIFFER at oprd.oregon.gov> wrote:

> Hello,
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> We’re having issues with a host being able to get into the call.  I’m
> hoping you got my message on the list serve as well.
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> So sorry about this – I’ll need to figure out if this is user or app
> issues (or both) and maybe we find another format.
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> -Ami
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> *From:* OMS_MANAGERS <oms_managers-bounces at omls.oregon.gov> *On Behalf Of
> *Executive Director
> *Sent:* Thursday, June 11, 2026 9:39 AM
> *To:* Oregon Main Street Network Members <oms_managers at omls.oregon.gov>
> *Subject:* Re: [OMS_MANAGERS] OMS Round-Up | June 10, 2026
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> *Did you miss the June Newsletter... read here
> <https://mailchi.mp/downtownmedford/dma_june2026newsletter>*
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> *Annie Jenkins, Executive Director*
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> Downtown Medford Association
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> Mobile | 541-941-5204
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> Email | executivedirector <http://goog_2121433655>@downtownmedford.org
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> On Wed, Jun 10, 2026 at 3:34 PM KEIFFER Ami * OPRD <
> Ami.KEIFFER at oprd.oregon.gov> wrote:
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> Hello Oregon Main Streeters!
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> Cam is out on a well-earned vacation so I’m here to fill in. This week’s
> Round-Up is much of a repeat from last week, but I would like to draw your
> attention to the link under *Learning Opportunities* for a webinar hosted
> by The Center for Rural Innovation on *Rural Entrepreneurships Trends,
> Ecosystems Building, and More*. Also, I highlighted in red things that
> are due in the next week to draw your attention to them.
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> In addition, I recently came across this resource for how to build a
> non-profit ‘elevator pitch.’ When you (AND your board😊) have time, this
> is a good exercise to develop common messaging about your organizations
> mission and roles. Look at this resource and see how you can add this to
> your organization toolkit! *How to Craft an Effective Nonprofit Elevator
> Pitch <https://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/nonprofit-elevator-pitch>*
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> *What’s Inside:*
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>    - *OMS Updates**:* Reminder! Register for Network Meeting – Due June
>    12!
>    - *Funding Opportunities:* Pacific Power Foundation& Roundhouse
>    Technical Assistance
>    - *Learning Opportunities: *The Center for Rural Innovation
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> *OMS Updates*
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> *Mornings on Main | *Access Link: Mornings on Main Link
> <https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83792327319?pwd=5dDiLoBqsGk2eTUEKWDI1demY1aqM6.1>,
> Password: 760959
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> *Upcoming Third Thursdays* |
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> o   *June*: *c3 vs. c6* | You asked, we answered. Jim White from
> Nonprofit Association of Oregon will join us to have a conversation about
> the benefits and pitfalls of registering as 501(c)3 vs. 501(c)6
> organizations and process best-practices for both.
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> o   *July:* *Healthy Organizations* | Clare Blaylock, former Main Street
> supporter, independent consultant, and current executive director of the
> Architectural Heritage Center will join us to talk about developing healthy
> board culture, avoiding executive director burnout, and so much more.
>
> o   *August: TBD*
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> o   *September*: *Advocating for Historic Preservation in Oregon* |
> Nicole Possert with RESTORE Oregon will join us to connect you with the
> organization, their mission, what they do, and what active efforts they
> have going that you and your community can be a part of. She’ll also share
> some tips and tricks for getting your community engaged in important
> preservation work.
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> *Network Meeting Reminder **| *June 22nd – 23rd, St. Helens | Registration
> Link
> <https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Mmk_qnz6tEegzqWYytFhz3l0FaICukdDhFhECgazACVUQlVQVlFBMEZGWjlGMVFET1FHTUVHMUU0VS4u>
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> Reminder for Accredited, Designated, and Affiliated communities –
> attendance is required at the Network Meeting in St. Helens. Please *Register
> by June 12th* in order to receive a lunch provided.
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> *Funding Opportunities*
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> *Pacific Power Community Enhancement Grant* | Access Link
> <https://pacificorpfoundation.fluxx.io/>
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> *Three potentially eligible grant cycles to watch for: Max 10K*
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> o   June 15th: Community Enhancement – affordable housing, community and
> rec centers, economic development, libraries, monuments, memorials, science
> centers
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> o   September 15th: Arts & culture grant: Arts festivals, cultural
> heritage, museums, music, theater/drama, visual arts
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> o   December 15th: Safety and wellness grant: Disability resources,
> disaster relief, homelessness support, public safety initiatives, veterans,
> wellness and more
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> *Rural Business Development Grant Program (USDA)* | Access Link
> <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.rd.usda.gov%2Fprograms-services%2Fbusiness-programs%2Frural-business-development-grants/1/0100019e3b5b3e61-bcc40661-206c-4f6a-b995-5e3255e77f72-000000/_Y-Pn2DskjtP841f0tGrnHhQG07-sK-emmZ57rtusSk=452>
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> *Oregon Community Foundation* – Thriving Entrepreneurs Grant | Access Link
> <https://oregoncf.org/grants-and-scholarships/grants/thriving-entrepreneurs-grant-program> Due
> June 16th, 2026.
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> *Oregon Community Foundation * - Community Grants Program | Access Link
> <https://oregoncf.org/grants-and-scholarships/grants/community-grant-program>
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> *Watch for:*
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> *Kinsman Foundation* – Historic Preservation | Access Link
> <https://kinsmanfoundation.org/historic-preservation/>
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> *Metro Community Placemaking Grant *| check here.
> <https://www.oregonmetro.gov/grants/community-placemaking-grants#who-can-apply>
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> The Metro Community Placemaking grant supports community-led,
> equity-focused, arts & culture-based efforts. For information on applying &
> preparing applications ahead of the August opening,
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> *Spirit Mountain Foundation* | Access Link
> <https://thecommunityfund.com/grant-information/general-purpose-grants/>
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> General purpose grants at two tiers, small and large for differing amounts
> associated with programmatic work and capital projects.
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> *Roundhouse Technical Assistance Grant* | Access Link
> <https://roundhousefoundation.org/grant-stories/technical-assistance-grant-tag/>
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> Pay for staff to attend conferences/trainings, hire consultants for
> strategic plan, succession plan, or fundraising plan, or purchase highly
> specialized equipment/software. This small grant opportunity is open to
> Culture & Heritage organizations as a pilot.
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> *Learning Opportunities *
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> *NEW **- Measuring Rural America’s Entrepreneurial Spirit | June 17th,
> 10-11am | *Registration Link
> <https://events.zoom.us/egj/AqCsX-nI6-OVNVBqJWwZGbK9HInzFXi9qogOarT0vJnu-pVeXT7Y~A3-7eyRgLfgNWERT-mLAGjbMKWH7mmr_t-n9Sy3W3fyFplZ6mY-Xr91v9s3mg?targetUrl=%2Fev%2FAqCsX-nI6-OVNVBqJWwZGbK9HInzFXi9qogOarT0vJnu-pVeXT7Y~AtstUuvPQvibbyi-swihUo78C6b__6HRnVO6dKqFamtp-tk_8xcQFvGiLg>
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> Register for this webinar host by The Center on Rural Innovation on the
> new *Rural Entrepreneurship Index*
> <https://zomcd5ebb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Nltgi-gXqR5Noa5f6CblzVmS6aJ-QftnqqcwrnZ401vlySRIPaV04m7S6FxQ4P9HE9iAVhnHxIouiH20mUsiSyTmZ2GP1z8PNOFsgLvJzjo5nUUwWlMol1kq3U1vgSvW7ZnSo2llf2Jom-Gr5HYC38kDrndMCCYHd3fY1__3TS5TeC56uSTNIr2LsTyLhUipwBO89wlx20irj3zplyhfKI3ul22vWxpTlsM1diHorbtsNFb2gATwVX50uE5Nqf3k&c=dYh4pU7G9gw0DY46vuHSLSlKk6CWq9XP52QV45Bt0Erw3eogBbObqA==&ch=Sao6HzBpqBsg-nVMWviY3QpQjidnRs9umjBKU-xqLJlZ5foSDciuSQ==>,
> built in partnership with the Capital One Insights Center. This
> first-of-its-kind tool brings together key measures of entrepreneurial
> activity - from business creation and self-employment to innovation,
> investment, and job growth - to help rural communities better understand
> their strengths and identify where opportunity is ready to grow.
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> *Independent Sector’s Value of Volunteer Time* | Access Link
> <https://dogood.umd.edu/news/independent-sector-releases-new-value-volunteer-time-3479-hour>
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> Annually, Independent Sector looks at the value of volunteer time
> nationally (and at the state level) to determine an hourly volunteer rate.
> Check out the news release here, and see what Oregon’s value is at Independent
> Sector’s site.
> <https://independentsector.org/research/value-of-volunteer-time/>
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> *Oral Histories Q&A Session* | *June 17th, 12pm – 1pm* | Registration Link
> <https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/w4SdrJ8UT7y00MeQwRWl0w>
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> Is your organization looking at capturing history through Oral Histories
> or other audio recordings? Join Mentor Chris Petersen to ask any questions
> you might have about the process.
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> *Disaster Planning 101 for Small Heritage Organizations | July 8th, 10am –
> 12pm *| Register Here
> <https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/edzgr_H2RfuyYjHSGAO5Ug&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw184uJgyMj4bkvNeYE7TbpS>
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> Planning for disasters of all sizes and shapes is essential to the
> continuity of small heritage organizations. From the burst water pipe in a
> collection, to a board or staff retirement leading to mass data or
> institutional knowledge loss, to a large wildfire threatening the
> institution - responses and plans can be structured similarly with a
> systemic approach. While the concept of disaster planning may sound
> daunting, it is easily broken into small bite-sized pieces that ultimately
> come together to form a cohesive strategy for success. From knowing who to
> call for what, to understanding what supplies are available to respond, to
> knowing your local resources and network - many of these steps are already
> engrained in how you work. Mapping out the response is just putting these
> puzzle pieces together so you know where to look when disaster strikes.
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> Thanks all!
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> -Ami
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> *Ami Keiffer **(she, her, hers) *| Local Preservation Partners Coordinator
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> *Oregon Main Street Coordinator*
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Thank you,

*Lise Grato*
Sterling Specialties

(541) 905-2908, cell
lisegrato at gmail.com
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