NAPO -- Oregon Chapter of the National Association of Professional Organizers

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How will becoming a member help my business? Being a member of NAPO will add credibility to your business. Your clients and colleagues will know you are part of a recognized and reliable association whose members adhere to a code of ethics.

As a member, you will be part of our national directory and may receive referrals that come in to the national office or from professional organizers all over the world. You will also qualify for product discounts from NAPO associate (corporate) members. And as an active NAPO member, you will be able to shape the future of the organizing industry.

What opportunities will I have for professional growth? NAPO provides an abundance of opportunities for professional growth. In fact, NAPO is the source for formalized training and information on professional organizing. Conferences, meetings, and seminars are available for NAPO members (often at a reduced price), where you will increase your organizing skills and business savvy.

Leadership and speaking opportunities also abound. Plus, you will gain input, experience, and knowledge through interaction with, and mailings from, other NAPO members. You will receive our monthly newsletter NAPO News and NAPO's e-announcements, and have access to the "members only" section of our Web site. All provide useful information such as business and industry tips, product and book reviews, and organizing resources.

Organizing is part of my job. How will NAPO membership help me? Though professional organizing may be only part of what you do, a NAPO membership is a great way to strengthen this aspect of your business. You may enhance your organizing skills and gain new areas of expertise. One of the reasons our association is so strong is because NAPO members come from a variety of different backgrounds.

Moreover, the NAPO membership directory will give you access to other organizers—you'll know where to refer your clients if they have questions outside your area of expertise. Likewise, other organizers will be able to send their clients to you.

What do NAPO members say about NAPO?

"Belonging to NAPO has changed my life and contributed greatly to my success as a professional organizer. It is the #1 best investment that I continue to make in my business and in myself year after year. I am proud to be a leader of such a cutting-edge, well-respected, and rapidly growing association."
Barry J. Izsak
Arranging It All
2003–2007 NAPO President
Member since 1996

"The opportunity to connect with other professionals from around the country and the world has directly impacted my bottom line. I can trace some of my longest-term and most lucrative business engagements back to contacts I initially made through NAPO."
Stephanie Denton
Denton & Company
2003–2007 NAPO Past President
Member since 1994

"NAPO has been the anchor for me in starting and operating my business. I can’t imagine succeeding without NAPO support. NAPO has been able to weave all of the difference facets of organizing under one umbrella that is so flexible that it meets the needs of each PO and recognizes the value of each type of organizing service."
Sandy Stelter
Strategic Organizing Solutions
2006–2008 NAPO Secretary
Member since 1994

"NAPO has given me these gifts: credibility, support, education, leadership opportunities, camaraderie, and the NSGCD. The benefits of receiving these gifts are confidence, expertise, knowledge, friendship, and professional success. Thank you NAPO!"
Patty Wolf
Stuffbusters
NAPO Chicago Chapter Program Director
Member since 2005

"I joined NAPO and NAPO-LA a year ago, and I have to say it was the single best thing I did to establish myself as a professional organizer and start building my business. I’ve met numerous veteran organizers who have been immensely helpful with their advice and guidance."
Susan Culligan
Got to Get Organized
NAPO Los Angeles Chapter Director of Communications and Technology
Member since 2005

"I have been a member of NAPO for over 2 years and the support I receive is phenomenal. The ideas and experiences shared as organizers are invaluable when helping clients and in creating an organizing business. I could not have imagined being a Professional Organizer and not being a member of NAPO!"
Sara Fisher
A Simple Space
Member since 2004

"There’s so much I’ve learned that it is more than I have time to type! It is a must for every PO to be a member of NAPO because of the access you have to other professionals and the relationships you will build to grow your business. I wouldn’t consider not renewing—as far as I’m concerned, if I am going to work in the industry, it is the thing to do."
Laura Leist
Eliminate Chaos
2005–2007 NAPO Director
Member since 2000