October 13, 2026
Hi D4C Board,
You will notice that I’ve changed the format of these emails. It looks like we need to do a bit more work on our mailchimp to ensure these emails send seamlessly, so I apologize for the spottiness this week. We’ll hopefully get it fixed for next week.
Format change is for 2 main reasons: 1) to allow interested parties to subscribe to these updates (i.e. Neighborhood Association board members who are interested in D4C events and resources), and 2) as a part of our initial effort to integrate and streamline our systems (emails, socials, website, libraries). My hope is that you will find this format easier to navigate. Please feel free to forward this email to your NA membership.
D4C Board Member Action Items
Strategic Alignment Workshop #2 (October 23, 12-4PM): If you don’t see your name below, I’m still missing information from you, please.
- RSVPs: Thank you to Diana, Glenn, Kent, Lori, Marshall, Pat, Susan, Todd, Cece, Leslie, Luis, David, Don, Marianne and Scott for sending in your RSVPs.
- Surveys: Thank you to Marshall, Ron, Claire, Cece, Patti, Sally, Javier, Glenn, Pat, and Todd for submitting your surveys.
To RSVP, email Karli Barich karli@d4cpdx.org
THANK YOU for sharing your voice in this strategic alignment process.
D4C Resources & Trainings
Reimbursements for Filings: D4C will reimburse up to $70 per NA.
**No Google Account? Email karli@d4cpdx.org with your receipt attached and how you would like to be reimbursed.
| Oct 14 Participatory Budgeting Webinar | Come join us to learn what City Council would be required to include in the ordinance, how Portlanders would inform decisions about what gets funded, where participatory budgeting is being used in other U.S. cities, and much more! Register |
| Oct 15 990 Filing Training & Workshop | Learn best practices when preparing to file your 990 to the IRS as a 501c3. Bring your questions for a practical information and comradery with other Neighborhood Association Treasurers. Register |
| Oct 16 Community Small Grants Q&A Session | Considering applying for a Community Small Grant? Come join us to ask your questions! Register |
Civic Engagement Opportunities
Tali Reed with the Office of Community & Civic Life is putting together a monthly digest of issues and events from the City that are prime opportunities for civic engagement that you can bring to your NAs for discussion. She’ll be sending her inaugural newsletter this week to all D4C Board members and NA leadership. We are working together to reduce information overlap and improve engagement access. Please feel free to share your thoughts with either myself or Tali on how we’re doing in these efforts.
To subscribe to these updates, email programdirector@d4cpdx.org.
Thank you!
Karli Barich (She/Her)
Executive Director