Mission:
WVDO empowers its members to develop resources and fundraising excellence. We learn together. We support one another. We improve non-profits and the communities they serve.


Contact Information:

WVDO
619 SW 11th Ave., Ste. 121
Portland, OR 97205

Phone: 503-274-1977
Fax: 503-241-4315
Email: (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Membership Information:

Membership in WVDO is open to anyone that engages in professional fundraising activities.
This may include volunteers, board members, Executive Directors, Development Directors, Event Planners, Grantwriters and more.
Consultant/Business Memberships are open to organizations that support nonprofit fundraising activities.

MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES

• Opportunities for networking and leadership


• Professional growth through the exchange of ideas, information and educational programs


• Resources and encouragement for newcomers to the field of development and philanthropy


• The latest information and trends in giving


• The promotion of ethical standards in the fund raising field

• Affordable membership and opportunities for professional development


• Networking opportunities with over 950 development professionals through regular meetings, seminars and membership activities


• Access to the WVDO Membership and Consultant Directories


• Post or pursue career opportunities through the Job Source link


• Invitations to quarterly luncheons where you will meet other fund raisers and learn about fund raising from experienced regional and national presenters


• Opportunity to attend WVDO's Advanced Workshop Skills Series, intended for those with 5+ years development experience


• Invitations to Third Thursday Skills Forums


• All WVDO Programs are CFRE Certified for use towards the CFRE certification program
  
• Discount with Staples Office Products


• Discount with AlphaGraphics Printing


• Discounts from Portland Business Journal


• Discounts with Cartridge World


• Member-to-Member Coupons

• Enhance your leadership abilities through involvement with WVDO committees


• Participate in WVDO's annual Crystal Awards, celebrating excellence in nonprofit fund raising


• Serve WVDO as a Program presenter

• Strategic Planning & Evaluation


• Fund Development Strategies


• Public Relations Strategies


• Major Gifts


• Planned Giving


• Corporate & Foundation Relations


• Board Development


• Marketing


• Donor Recognition


• Internet Fund Raising


• Gift Stewardship

• Membership $75


• Supermembership $135 (3 Luncheon programs)*


• Consultant Membership $100


• Consultant Supermembership $155 (3 Luncheon programs)*


• Group Rate Memberships $325 (Includes 5 members; additional members can be added at $55 each)

*Reservations are still required for all events
Membership rates are reviewed by the WVDO board of directors on an annual basis and are subject to change as determined by the board.

Membership Transfer Guidelines
If you pay for your WVDO membership with personal funds and subsequently change jobs, you are invited to transfer your membership with you to your new position. To update your information, please contact the WVDO office via phone or email ((JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)).

If your employer pays for your WVDO membership, and you subsequently leave the organization, then your former employer retains the membership and has the right to transfer the membership to another staff member within the organization.



WVDO Bylaws

WDVO_Amended_Bylaws0908.pdf

Link to return policies for WVDO: Link

WVDO Strategic Plan

WVDO_Strategic_Plan_102109_FINAL.pdf