"Getting It Done" Events

With expertise in several key business sectors, Capital Pacific Bank has instituted a well-attended series of “Getting it done” events, bringing together like-minded organizations to exchange information and to explore tactics and resources. Guest speakers for “Getting it done” events are invited to share professional experiences and to answer questions from attendees who would not otherwise have an opportunity to meet with peers on common ground.

Our most recent events:

Mainstreaming Green at the Better Living Show

Friday, March 23
3:00 pm – 5:00 p.m.
Portland Expo Center

Beth Bell of Green Product Placement discusses multi-faceted marketing for green products, focusing on the importance of breaking through segmentation to appeal to mainstream consumers.

Click here to view Beth’s presentation.

For more information, contact Mark Moffenbier at 503-542-8526.

Our past events:

Donor-Centered Management with Penelope Burk

Wednesday, April 4, 2012
8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Multnomah Athletic Club

Penelope Burk is the industry’s foremost authority on fundraising research, training and strategic planning based on Donor-Centered principles.

Click here to view her presentation.

Capital Investment Projects: Key Steps to Success

February 29, 2012
4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Mercy Corps Global Action Center
Aceh Lecture Room, 45 SW Ankeny

Our panel of seasoned experts will discuss strategies for successful management of capital investment projects, including board roles and responsibilities in managing a capital project, finding and working with a project manager, and working with foundations and financial institutions to secure funding.

    Guest panelists:

  • Carter MacNichol, Principal, Shiels Obletz Johnsen Inc.
  • Ben Root, Board Member, Cedarwood Waldorf School
  • Paul Reich, Program Officer, Meyer Memorial Trust
  • Martha S. Richards, Executive Director, The James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation

Click Here to download event materials.

For more information, call Kathy Swift at 503-542-8549.

Board Governance: Strategies for Building Exceptional Boards

October 18, 2011
Bridgeport BrewPub, 5 p.m

Strategies to help independent schools learn more about successful board structure, recruitment and training strategies, and roles and responsibilities of board members.

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    Guest panelists:

  • Meade Thayer
    executive director
    Pacific Northwest Association of Independent Schools
  • Scott Kerman board chair
    The International School
  • Pam Dreisin head of school
    French American International School

    • Moderated by:
    Mark Stevenson
    president and CEO
    Capital Pacific Bank

Successful Fundraising: How to Get More Out of Your Golf Tournament, Auction and Other Annual Events

February 24, 2011

Given the weather conditions for the Portland area, today’s Getting it Done event featuring Jennifer Jeffcott is postponed. If you provided us with an RSVP for the event, we will contact you with an alternate date.

Collaboration and Partnership in the New Economy

Wednesday, October 27, 2010 11:30 am
Mercy Corps Action Center

Strategies to help nonprofits work collaboratively with other nonprofit and for-profit partners to raise funds, deliver services, and manage programs.

Guest panelists:

Using Lean Principles to Prepare for Economic Recovery

Tuesday, October 12, 2010 7:30 am
Multnomah Athletic Club

Implementing Lean principles can position your organization to successfully ramp up for recovery.

Guest panelists:

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