SW Neighborhoods, Inc. Empowering Citizens since 1978

Mission: SWNI empowers citizen action to improve and maintain the livability of Southwest neighborhoods.

Organization Chart

• Committee Chairs and Staff

Bylaws

• Bylaws (adopted April 25, 2012)
• Nominating Procedures
• Policies

        Document Management Policy (adopted March 1, 2011)
        Financial Management Policy (Approved March 27, 2013)
        Fiscal Administration Policy (Revised April 25, 2012)
        Fiscal Sponsorship Policy (Revised April 25, 2012)
        Public Information/Involvement Contracts (adopted Nov. 19, 2008)
        Personnel Policy (adopted January 25, 2012)
        Personnel Performance Evaluation Form (adopted September 11, 2011)

Committees

• Standing Committee Rules (adopted May 27, 2009)
• Committee Descriptions
• SWNI Nominating Committee (PDF)

Financial Reports

• Budget (FY 2012/2013 adopted May 27, 2012)
• IRS FORM 990, 2011
• IRS FORM 990, 2010
• IRS FORM 990, 2009

Action Plans

• Land Use Committee
• Parks and Community Centers Committee
• Public Safety Committee
• Schools Committee
• Transportation Committee

Year at a Glance

• 2012
• 2013

Board and Staff Responsibilities

• Guide to Nonprofit Board Service in Oregon
• 20 Questions that Directors Should be Asking
• Financial Controls Policies and Procedures for Small Nonprofit Organizations (By Cindy Cumfer)

City of Portland Office of Neighborhood Involvement

• Information on ONI Standards, City Code 3.96 (links to ONI website => About ONI)
• Standards for Neighborhood Associations, District Coalitions, Business District Associations, And the Office of Neighborhood Involvement, Adopted by Resolution 36329 by Portland City Council on July 13, 2005

Tips and Tools

• Parliamentary Procedures for Meetings (links to ONI website => Resources & Trainings => Toolbox/Resources for Neighbors)
• NonprofitVote.org: 501(c)(3) Permissible Activities
• NonprofitVote.org: Nonprofits and Ballot Measures
• SWNI Fiscal Tracking Form (PDF)