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Management of Non-Profit Organization
Module 3: Report 1
Indya Robinson
June 13, 2020
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Management of Non-Profit Organization: The 1000 Friends of Oregon
Name and Location
This paper discusses the foundation, leadership, and performance of the 1000 Friends of
Oregon. This is a private, non-profit organization that is concerned with the promotion of effective
land-use planning in the state of Oregon. It ensures and advocates for the strict adherence to the
land-use laws adopted in the state of Oregon, commonly referred to as Senate Bill 100 (“1000
Friends of Oregon | Great Communities, Working lands, Iconic Places”, 2020). This organization
is headquartered in Portland, Oregon.
History and Background
The 1000 Friends of Oregon was founded on October 11, 1974. The founders of the
organization were Tom McCall, who was the governor of Oregon at the time, and Henry
Richmond, an attorney at the time. The 1000 Friends of Oregon came into existence after Governor
McCall signed the Senate Bill 100 into law in 1973 (“1000 Friends of Oregon | Great
Communities, Working lands, Iconic Places”, 2020). Following the enactment of the SB 100 law,
the founders of this organization saw the need for a champion for the fledging legislation to truly
thrive (Howe, 2019). Henry Richmond held the role of the first executive director until 1994. As
of 1994, the 1000 Friends of Oregon had approximately 2500 supporters and contributors. Initially,
the organization was incorporated as the Oregon Land Use Project. It would later be known as the
1000 Friends of Oregon, a name that was adopted in 1985.
Over the years, the 1000 Friends of Oregon has strived to promote the work of its founders
by protecting the state’s effective land use program. With a key focus on the reviewing of county
and city planning policies as well as zoning and subdivision regulations, the organization has
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continued to challenge mandatory state planning goals noncompliance. During the 1980s, the
organization fought against what was termed as improper land use by the community of
Rajneeshpuram which was rapidly growing (Howe, 2019). In 1989, the organization faced a major
challenge from a property-right organization known as Oregonians In Action (OIA) which was
fighting against land-use regulations. In 2001, through voter-approved measure 7, the OIA took
lead in fighting regulations that suppressed property values, to ensure that property owners got
adequate relief and compensation (Howe, 2019). However, in 2014, Measure 7 was replaced by
Measure 37 after it was overturned by the Supreme Court (Howe, 2019). In 2007, the 1000 Friends
of Oregon was at the center of efforts that led to the passage of Measure 49, which limited some
of the rights granted by Measure 37.
In 2006 and 2007, the 1000 Friends of Oregon facilitated an initiative termed Envision
Oregon that engaged people in discussing shared values. As a consequence of these discussions,
the Blueprint for Oregon’s Future was developed which promoted goals associated with improved
health, economic security, and protection of special places. In ensuring the success of its efforts,
the 1000 Friends of Oregon has enumerated key strategies together with action items to promote
legislative attention (Gifford, 2016). For over four decades, the organization has served as an
example to other states that wish to develop land-use policies. States have learned the importance
of a watchdog function in ensuring effective land-use (Gifford, 2016). Unsurprisingly, the model
of the 1000 Friends of Oregon has been replicated in other states including Washington, Florida,
New Mexico, Iowa, and Wisconsin.
Mission
The 1000 Friends of Oregon define their mission as cooperating with Oregonians in efforts
to promote their quality of life by building rural and urban communities that are livable,
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safeguarding family farms and forests, and preserving natural areas. Guided by this mission, this
organization serves as a watchdog group for other government agencies responsible for the
management of land use issues. The organization operates independently and thus not influenced
by partisan politics. The organization promotes its mission through a business-focused, pragmatic
approach and utilizing the tools and resources embedded statewide on land-use goals to promote
livability within the state. Community education, collaboration, and outreach across all 36 counties
of Oregon are critical in the realization of this mission. The 1000 Friends of Oregon has had an
enormous impact on the land use in Oregon, ensuring the tightening of resource land protections,
holding both state and local governments to account, fighting against threats that weaken statewide planning, and promoting system’s responsiveness to change.
Governance
The current Executive Director for the 1000 Friends of Oregon if Russ Hoeflich. He has
held this role since April 2017. The first executive director was the co-founder, Henry Richmond.
Others who have served in the role of executive director before the current director are Robert
Liberty (1994 – 2001), Bob Stacey (2002 – 2009), and Jason Miner (2010 - 2016).
Management of the 1000 Friends of Oregon consists of a board of directors. The current
president of the board is Mike McCarthy (“About Us | 1000 Friends of Oregon”, 2020). The Vice
president of the board is Christian Richmond. Andrew Haden currently doubles as the secretary as
well as treasurer for the organization. The current managing director for the organization is John
Allcott (“About Us | 1000 Friends of Oregon”, 2020). The board also consists of several other
members. The 1000 Friends of Oregon uses functional organizational structure, consisting of the
board of directors at the top. Below the board of directors is the executive director followed by the
deputy director and then managers for different fields and functional areas.
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Functions, Programs, and Services
Some of the functions of the 1000 Friends of Oregon include protecting working land,
keeping households affordable for Oregonians, improving transportation systems, and ensuring
public participation in the promoting effective use of land. The organization is also involved in the
promotion of urban growth, reducing wildfire risks, and maintaining rural economies.
Furthermore, the organization supports the use of clean energy as well as promoting practices for
creating healthy communities with a view to mitigating climate change.
To achieve its mission, the 1000 Friends of Oregon has several programs that are geared
towards supporting its functions. One of these programs is the Land Use Leadership Initiative
(LULI) (“Programs | 1000 Friends of Oregon”, 2020). This program is aimed at training emerging
land use leaders by showcasing the state’s innovative land use planning system as well as
discussing the most pressing land development issues in the state. Another program is the Urban
Lands Advocacy program. This program insists on the collaboration between planners, decisionmakers, community members, and partners organizations statewide to assist communities to
navigate housing instability, transportation challenges, and unaffordable housing by advocating
for more and affordable housing and transportation options (“Programs | 1000 Friends of
Oregon”, 2020). Through the Food Systems program, the organization partners with allies across
the state to enhance the development of sustainable food systems. Besides, the 1000 Friends of
Oregon has a program aimed at conserving forests and preventing wildfire. This program helps
the organization to review the state’s model for wildfire prevention and response thus holding the
state accounting for its preparedness (“Programs | 1000 Friends of Oregon”, 2020). Furthermore,
the Cooperating Attorney Program (CAP) helps in connecting rural land users with attorneys in an
effort to protect working lands in the state.
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References
1000 Friends of Oregon | Great Communities, Working lands, Iconic Places. (2020). Retrieved 13
June 2020, from https://www.guidestar.org/profile/93-0642086.
About Us | 1000 Friends of Oregon. Friends.org. (2020). Retrieved 13 June 2020, from
https://friends.org/about-us/people.
Gifford, L. J. (2016). Oregon Plans: The Making of an Unquiet Land-Use Revolution. Oregon
Historical Quarterly, 117(1), 106.
Howe, D. (2019). 1000 Friends of Oregon. Oregonencyclopedia.org. Retrieved 13 June 2020,
from https://oregonencyclopedia.org/articles/1000_friends_of_oregon/#.XuSfqkUzbcd.
Programs | 1000 Friends of Oregon. Friends.org. (2020). Retrieved 13 June 2020, from
https://friends.org/about-us/programs.
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