Mission:
WVDO serves people raising funds for nonprofit organizations by linking them with others in the community and providing affordable opportunities for their professional growth and education.

WDVO_Amended_Bylaws0908.pdf

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Willamette Valley Development Officers
Call for Nominations - 2009 Board of Directors

Willamette Valley Development Officers announces a call for nominations for service on its 2009 Board of Directors. Service on the WVDO Board is an excellent leadership opportunity. Board members work as a team to foster philanthropy in the greater Portland-metropolitan area and help more than 850 members, representing over 350 nonprofit organizations, increase their fundraising success. In the process, Board members develop leadership and other skills, connect with a network of development professionals and gain a fuller understanding of the region’s fundraising environment.

WVDO seeks nominees who will help the organization advance its mission of supporting people raising funds for nonprofit organizations by linking them with others in the development community and providing affordable opportunities for their professional growth and education.

Criteria for 2009 WVDO Board service - Specifically, WVDO seeks Board members who:

* have demonstrated a commitment to the mission of WVDO
* possess one or more of the following specific skills and experiences:
* Marketing and public relations
* Legal
* Financial
* Program Development and Event Planning
* Volunteer Management
* Website Development
* Corporate Sponsorships
* Affiliation with environmental, religious or political organizations

Expectations for 2009 WVDO Board service

* Attend and participate regularly in monthly Board meetings. Executive Committee members attend one additional meeting monthly.
* Attend WVDO events or programs and serve as hospitality greeter for at least one of these.
* Actively participate on at least one committee.
* Participate in ongoing tasks of the Board, including budgeting and financial management, membership recruitment, newsletter contributions, outreach to the membership, and other activities as
deemed necessary by the Board.
* Serve as an advocate of WVDO to the public, including responding to inquiries, promoting events, and representing the organization to potential funders.
* Be a current WVDO member.

How to apply
Please fill out the Board Nomination form and submit by Friday, August 31, 2008, to WVDO at either:
619 SW 11th Avenue, Suite 121, Portland 97205 or via email: admin@wvdo-or.org
.
Download application here - Call_for_Bd_nominations_2009_-_application_only.doc

Nomination process
WVDO members may nominate themselves or another member by submitting a nomination form that is one-page and easy to complete. Once nominations have been received on October 18, a WVDO nominating committee consisting of the members of the Executive Committee will propose a slate of directors for 2009. Although all nominations will be considered, WVDO will use the criteria outlined above in nominating a slate of directors. The WVDO Board will vote on that slate of directors at its November Board meeting. The WVDO membership will then vote on the slate via email vote by December.


WVDO Board of Directors
2009 Board Structure and Job Descriptions
*Member of the Executive Committee

President* ~ Provides overall leadership, direction and management for organization. Manages WVDO staff.
President-Elect* ~ Coordinates special projects, chairs nominating committee, coordinates Board retreat, acts on behalf of the President in his/her absence.
Past-President* ~ Coordinates special projects. Liaison to past presidents.
Secretary/Treasurer* ~ Maintains official records of the organization and oversees financial records and ensures compliance with Internal Revenue Service regulations. Chairs finance committee.
Program Committee Chair* ~ Oversees all WVDO programs to maintain a high level of success and to ensure diversity and quality educational offerings to our membership. Chairs Program Advisory Committee.
Advanced Skills ~ Coordinate the development and production of advanced skills training programs for WVDO members. Works with a volunteer committee, identifies programs topics and speakers. Supports event marketing and management.
Conference/Crystal Awards (2 co-chairs) ~ Coordinate the development and production of regional fundraising conference. Coordinates WVDO’s successful recognition event. Will build and work with an extensive volunteer committee.
Luncheon Programs ~ Coordinates five annual Luncheon Programs. Working with a volunteer committee, identifies programs topics and speakers. Supports event marketing and management.
Third Thursday ~ Coordinates 10 annual events. Works with a volunteer committee, identifies programs topics and speakers. Supports event marketing and management.
Member Services Chair* ~ Oversees Networking Services, Member Benefits, and Volunteer Coordination to grow membership levels and provide high quality member benefits and services.
Member Benefits ~ Identifies and secure new benefits for WVDO members. Manages a committee of volunteers.
Networking Services ~ Coordinates opportunities for organization’s members to interact and network. Manages a committee of volunteers.
Volunteer Coordinator ~ Helps recruit, place and retain volunteers for WVDO’s many programs and services.
Sponsorship & Fundraising Chair* ~ Coordinates sponsorship program and overall fund development efforts in partnership with Program Committee, Board, and staff. Manages a committee of volunteers.
Marketing & Communications Chair* ~ Oversees Marketing & Communications efforts to promote WVDO services and programs. Manages a committee of volunteers.