The People’s Nonprofit Accelerator, aka The Accelerator, is the next evolution of WVDO (Willamette Valley Development Officers). We are a community built by fundraising professionals and executive directors for all nonprofit professionals.
We Learn Together, We Support One Another, and We Improve Nonprofits and the Communities We Serve.
Explore the many ways you can join our diverse and inclusive community today.
Upcoming Events
Marketing & Communications Affinity Group
Tuesday, March 19
9:00AM - 10:00AM
Join the Marketing and Communications Affinity Group Affinity Groups are peer-to-peer meetings along different intersections of work, locale, and responsibilities and is open to members and non-members of the Accelerator. More Info >
2023-24 Certificate in Nonprofit Fundraising
Wednesday, March 20
9:30AM - 12:00PM
The Certificate in Nonprofit Fundraising is the only comprehensive fundraising certification program in Oregon. If you’re seeking a holistic understanding of philanthropy and the core functions of a development professional, you’re… More Info >
Get Involved with The Accelerator
Find Your People
Are you looking for peer mentors to workshop your ideas and challenges? We host facilitated affinity groups for various identities and general networking that meet monthly on Zoom.
Accelerate Your Learning
Our Signature Courses provide a deep-dive into the relevant training you need now to level up your skills and transform your career. We offer courses for grant writing, fundraising, executive leadership and more.
Share Your Knowledge and Expertise
Do you have a 60 - 120 minute workshop presentation that you'd like to share with development professionals that includes tangible skills and takeaways? Submit your workshop proposal and we will reach out to get you scheduled.