*Consultant of choice for mission-centered fundraising *Program performance assessment & planning *Campaign planning, Board-driven campaigns *Board & staff skills coaching *Capacity building, capital projects
Member Since 2004

*Annual giving *Board development & training *Grantsmanship *Marketing *Organizational development *Public relations *Special events *Staff searches *Strategic planning *Video development/production

Member since 2003

Event & auction management/ consulting/training/author

Member since 2003

*RBP helps nonprofits improve their program/admin ratio through effective use of technology.

Member since 2007

Elliott, Powell, Baden and Baker Insurance are a full-service, Independent Insurance Agency, for all insurance coverage both for Business and Personally. Frank is active in the local nonprofit community and works with many organizations for all their insurance needs, some are: D&O Insurance, Employment Practices Liability, Auto, Worker’s Compensation, Medical, Dental, and many other insurance needs and wants. We can be your one call insurance professionals.
Member Since 2010

Grantwriting.

Member since 2003

Since 1989 the tools I teach have helped hundreds of nonprofits nationwide become healthier, work smarter, and secure many millions of dollars in grant resources.

I especially love to work one-on-one with visionary leaders in small, emerging nonprofits who are struggling to do important work within a paradigm of limited resources.

Also available: High-value, very affordable, nationally-recognized trainings and workshops using my unique “modular” curriculum on topics related to nonprofit capacity-building and grants effectiveness. (These workshops are now owned by the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits for whom I work as a special consultant.) We are happy to offer any of our topics anywhere, as a community-based, open-enrollment program or working in-house in a closed-workshop environment. Among the more than 20 available “ready-made” topics are:

**The Logic Behind the Logic Model/The Essential Evaluation Toolkit: An All-In-One Framework for Program Planning, Design and Management
**Winning Federal Funding 2011: Tools, Strategies and Resources for Successfully Navigating the Federal Grants World
**Budget-Building for Grant Professionals: Building Blocks for an Unbeatable Proposal Budget - Guaranteed!
**The 90-Minute Grant Proposal: “Speed-Thinking” Your Way to a Clear, Compelling - and Fundable! - Project Concept
**The Grantsmanship Game: Playing to Win
**Grants Readiness: The Culture and Practices of Successful Grantseeking Organizations
**Capacity-Building Grants: Funding Your Mission from the Inside Out
**Power Writing for Nonprofits: Principles of Clarity and Structure
**Partnership Pays! Building and Sustaining Collaborations that Work

Bank of the Cascades serves the communities of Oregon, particularly the non-profit organizations that improve the quality of life in the communities we live. Bank of the Cascades can show you how to preserve and manage cash flow. With up-to-date technology

Member since 2004

Amy has more than 20 years’ experience in fund development, management and marketing. As a consultant with Brown/Armstrong, she helps nonprofit organizations assess and strengthen their fund development programs, and plan and implement effective campaigns.

Member Since 1993

I make powerful cases for donor support. While my product is a case statement, my process is rooted in branding, messaging and storytelling. My firm, R.Bruer Company, is my second business in Portland. I co-founded a successful high tech marketing communications agency (McClenahan Bruer Communications), which I sold in 2006 to take my work into helping “the good guys” win. I am skilled at honing the messaging and stories of organizations to a fine point and bridging the emotional gap that can prevent organizations from engaging donors and other audiences. I am also an experienced nonprofit board member, including recent past chair of the Northwest Earth Institute and the Sustainable Business Network of Portland.

Capital campaigns *Grantsmanship *Program/project management *Prospect research *Special events

>Member since 2003

Offering creative services to achieve fundraising results for non-profit organizations on the West Coast including graphic design, photography, video production, sponsorship sales, branding, fundraising and strategic planning, direct mail writing and design, grant writing and research, board development/training, and much more. Over 25 years experience in non-profit fundraising and communications at organizations including American Heart Association, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford, Portland Art Museum, and Oregon Food Bank.

PSU/INPM Certification.

Kate has worked with Oregon Nonprofits for over 25 years including positions as Development Director for Sisters of the Road Cafe and William Temple House, and later as Major Gifts Officer for the Salvation Army.  Her consulting work includes:  long-range strategies and development of comprehensive funding plans, board development, major donor cultivation and solicitation, grantwriting and research, internal support systems, and successful planned gift strategies.

Kirsten is an experienced grantwriter specializing in securing funds for the arts and education. She is available to write proposals and reports, research prospects, and develop a successful and efficient grants strategy. Visit www.kcgrants.com for full information.
Member Since 2010

I first joined WVDO in 1987, began a four-year stretch on the board in 1989 and was board president in 1993.  After 32 years of helping non-profits organizations (primarily in the Northwest) fundraise over $152 million for worthy causes, I now show executive directors, development officers, finance managers, and purchasing agents employed by non-profits how to save money in their day-to-day operations through a membership in the Non-Profit Purchasing Group (NPPG).  As the Northwestern U.S. Member Advisor for NPPG, I would be pleased to show you and/or the appropriate person in your organization how the program works.  Just send an email to me with the words, “WVDO member needs more information” in the subject heading, and I will send you a “Member Checklist” listing 22 of NPPG’s 75 Vendor Partners, which includes a selection of products, services and general discounts presently available.  In addition, I will gladly provide you with temporary “Members Only” access to the NPPG website, so you can take a closer look at the many savings opportunities that are available from all of the NPPG Vendor Partners.  Let me show you and your organization’s leaders how to save money with vendors you may already use, cut costs by making select purchases from competing vendors, or save by “buying local” from an ever-increasing number of regional vendors.  As a special benefit to all WVDO members, your organization can receive three (3) FREE extra months of membership by joining NPPG for one year. 

Check out NPPG at:  http://wvdo.wordpress.com/2011/12/29/wvdo/

Specializing in direct mail fundraising, including data analysis, strategic planning, databases and coding structures, and improving results through efficiencies and testing.
Member Since 2003

  I will provide your organization with experience in local, state and federal grants and proposals; teaching grant writing at PSU; and serving on the grants review panel for a federal agency.
  I love to create a compelling story: to gather program information, client data, background research, financial reporting and organizational successes and put it all together in a narrative that touches the hearts and minds of potential donors, clients and partners. I will tell the story of how your organization changes lives through the use of both words and the numbers, and I will do it the right way for each funder!
  I offer reasonable rates, strong writing skills and a variety of options for writing individual grants, packages of grants or weekly support over a defined period of time.
  You are making the world a better place, and I want to support that work.

The Steier Group, based in Omaha, Nebraska, is a national fundraising and development firm which specializes in feasibility studies, capital campaigns and public relations for nonprofit organizations. We combine customized feasibility studies and dedicated, hands-on capital campaign management. An on-site campaign manager is backed by the entire Steier Group management team and specialists, including client service directors, public relations/media specialists, graphic designers and grant writers.

Facilitation & Process, LLC is a consulting firm based in Portland, Oregon. Our goals are quite simple, Productive meetings. Smart strategies. Lasting impact.

With Facilitation & Process, you are not our client but rather we are your partner in strategy, performance improvement and success. We design customized approaches that are tailored to your needs. Organizations that benefit most from working with us are those who are tired of the same old solutions and are ready for the fresh, imaginative and objective.  We help you think about your organizational context and the larger community ecosystem in which you operate.  We help you think systemically, systematically with a focus on the long view.

To help you create solutions, we offer a range of supporting services including performance assessments, facilitation,  strategic, capacity, business & social impact planning, board & staff development and retreats, and developing meaningful community engagement.

Contact us for a free initial consultation

Email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Website http://www.facilitationprocess.com
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/facilitationpro
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/facilitationprocess
LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/company/facilitation-&-process-llc

A to Be Partners is committed to helping non-profits define objectives, envision strategies and communicate impact.

AlphaGraphics: *15 % WVDO Discount *Full service print provider specializing in personalized communication *Graphic design, offset printing, digital color & black & white printing *Online ordering *Newsletters, annual reports, invitation packages, direct mail *Letterhead and more
Member Since 2007

Annual fund; Development and institutional assessments; Development marketing; Direct mail; Individual giving; Membership; Program/project management; Strategic planning
Member Since 2003

Identification and research of prospective funders and proposal calendar *Program development *Development of grant proposals, RFPs (Request for Proposal), letters of inquiry and reports *Proposal critique, editing and review, *Coaching
Member Since 2004

*Donor management software *Donor database analysis *Technology planning for fundraising *Strategic planning for fundraising
Member Since 2005

Experienced grantwriter, advocate, editor and development professional. Former Development Officer, Alumni Director, Communications Director and attorney.
Member since 2010

Annual fund; Board training & development; Data analysis; Database consulting; Development and institutional assessments; Development marketing; Direct mail; Feasibility studies; Individual giving; Membership; Program/project management; Strategic planning
Member Since 2003

OpenSourcery helps non-profit organizations make the most of the web.
Drupal is the leading web platform for non-profits.

Founded in 2004, OpenSourcery is the premier open source development
firm and the largest and most experienced Drupal shop in the Pacific
Northwest. We’re founding Acquia Partners and deeply involved in the
development and customization of Drupal.

We employ a local, full-time staff and lead the way in award-winning
sustainable business practices. Our LEED Gold certified offices are
located in Portland, Oregon’s downtown Pearl District.

At Pacific Continental Bank we serve nonprofits with a passion to be more than just bankers. We see ourselves as both advocates and business partners to our nonprofit clients. While you work on the needs of your organization, we help you and your team manage the finances. In fact, we’ll help your financial program thrive so you can focus on what you do best - fulfilling your organization’s vision and mission.

Member Since 2009

Tom has more than 15 years of experience developing projects and writing and managing grants to support secondary and higher education, agriculture, technology, health IT and health sciences research. He also has substantial experience working to support for-profit entrepreneurs and social enterprise organizations. Tom has raised more than $50 million in federal and foundation funds to support a range of programs across multiple industries. He is the managing associate of a program and proposal development and evaluation firm called PacGrant LLC.

Highland Fundraising Solutions specializes in the assessment, mitigation, and refinement of operations for non-profits. Offerings include SWOT analysis, database standardization, interim advancement expertise, and comprehensive reporting suites.

Raiser’s Edge™ experts

Extremely active on the West Coast, references available

Website - www.highlandfrs.com

*JCA helps non-profit organizations to select and effectively use the fundraising, membership, ticketing and web based programs that best fit their needs.
Member Since 2003

Former Director of Development Portland Japanese Garden and Lan Su Chinese Garden.
Former Director of Programs and Outreach, OHSU National Center of Excellence in Women’s Health

Area of expertise include Anniversary Campaigns (100th Anniversary UC Berkeley Graduate School of Education, 10th Anniversary Lan Su Chinese Garden, 10th Anniversary Portland Parks Foundation)

Other life, women’s health therapist and coach:
www.womenshealthcoaching.com

I am an experienced graphic designer who works with small businesses, professional/trade associations, and non-profit organizations.  I am dedicated to assisting business owners, members of professional/trade associations, and non-profit organization staff promote their programs in ways that allow them to be successful in what they do.  I support my clients’ efforts in product development and service delivery, member support, philanthropy and special event planning, through logo, web, and marketing material design.  I am committed to social justice, humanitarian relief, provision of educational and recreational opportunities, access to medical care, services to children and people with special needs, support and appreciation of the arts, protection of the environment, and other activities which benefit our world.

If your organization could use my talents in marketing, website design and management, or fundraising, please contact me.

To view samples of my work and various rate packages, please visit my website:
http://www.graphicdesignerkatie.com

As sole proprietor for KOB Development, Katie O’Brien has more than 18 years experience in fundraising planning and execution. From high-level strategic planning to executing various types of events, Katie brings a wide range of experience.  Katie has special interest in helping smaller non-profits that may not have a need or budget for full time development staff. Katie aims to help grass root non-profit programs take their fundraising to the next level. Areas of focus include: Annual Giving Campaigns; Board Development & Training; Corporate Sponsorships; Development Marketing & PR; Development Program Assessment, Planning and Execution; Grant Research & Writing; Membership Campaigns Organizational Development; and Special Events & Projects Strategic Planning.

*Government relations - state & federal * Foundation relations & Grant writing *Organizational resource development assessment *Campaign development / planning *Board training & development *Organizational development, recruitment & strategic plannning
Member Since 2003

Gateway Communication Inc. has a mission to provide small to mid-sized companies and non-profits with the kind of responsive in-house marketing capabilities that larger firms enjoy. Direct mail is a complex undertaking that requires extensive knowledge of postal codes and regulations, data management and most importantly enough patience to handle the details. Gateway Communications offers a rare combination of print and mail services all under the same roof. From strategy and design, to implementation and analysis, and everything in between, we are able provide our customers with successful solutions. Contact me anytime at 503.257.0100 or at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) Visit us online at gatewayci.com
Member Since 2010

I am a former fundraiser who now specializes in event photography. I passed my CFRE certification in 2003, but did not renew. In 2010 I became a CPP (Certified Professional Photographer).  I will work with you to create the images that tell the story of your organization and projects. I have photographed over 400 events and I have the experience to help you get what you need for your publications and websites - and to share with supporters. I am fast, reliable and affordable. Please visit my website to see pricing and sample photos. www.AndiePetkus.com.  Thank you!
Member Since 1996

Specializing in: Grant writing and development consulting to environmental/ natural resources/conservation groups.

I provide premier grant writing services to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, local governments, and Native American tribes. In addition, I consult with driven nonprofit organizations to help develop tools and infrastructure to keep the focus on mission achievement. My nonprofit consulting services include strategic and fundraising planning, copywriting and editing, and board development and trainings. My background includes experience as a program officer for the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, a biologist, and an environmental attorney.

*Capital campaigns *Pre-campaign studies *Major gifts
Member Since 2003

Grantwriting; Corporate sponsorships; Capital campaigns; Board development & training; Financial management
Member Since 2003

Jonathan Poisner Strategic Consulting helps organizations thrive by assisting them with strategic planning, fundraising, and communications.  As a fundraising consultant, he has particular expertise with major donors, membership, and events.  From 1997 through 2009, Jonathan was the Executive Director of the Oregon League of Conservation Voters. During that time, OLCV grew from an annual budget of $200,000 to more than $1.1 million. Jonathan’s background prior to OLCV includes stints as a lawyer, an adjunct law professor, a writer, and as regional staff for the Sierra Club.
Member Since 2010

Mary Anne offers consulting services for non-profits focusing on strategic planning, budget management, and the creation of fund-raising programs.  She also specializes in the creation of bequest programs.  She has served as a full-time development officer for 15 years, securing both major and planned gifts.  In addition to her experience in fund-raising, she has served as an ED, academic dean and CEO of a large school of music, and a university professor.  Her services focus on small to mid-sized non-profits and their boards.  Member since 2000.

*Development Assessments/Audits, Development Plans, Campaign Feasibility Studies and Campaign Consulting, Board Development, Building a Major Gifts Program, and Coaching for Staff, Board and Executive Leaders. All tailored to the needs of your nonprofit.
Member Since 2007

Please see www.diannasmileyllc.com. Having raised over $46M and with 25 years of leadership experience in fundraising and philanthropy, Dianna offers strategic counsel through the following services: Development Audit, 3-year Plan, Planned Giving Feasibility Studies and Program Design, Campaign Feasibility and Planning, Coaching, Trainings, and Get Your Board on Board with Fundraising. She has been an ED, Director of Development, Gift Planner, and Board Member, as well as a grantmaker. She works mainly with small to medium sized organizations, in the $500K to $2M budget range.
Member Since 2010

CRSmith Consulting empowers nonprofits to transform program evaluation to an action-focused, highly cost-effective practice that can increase your organization’s capacity to accomplish its mission.

Located in Portland, Oregon, we provide hands-on program evaluation services and also build internal skills with training, coaching, and technical assistance. Our pragmatic approach demystifies the program evaluation process, delivering a clear, actionable plan to achieve your goals.

With related expertise and services in program planning, logic modeling, strategic planning, goal setting, and strategic marketing, CRSmith Consulting can help your organization transform questions into data, data into insight, insight into action-and action into success.

Visit my website at:  www.crsmithconsulting.com

Member Since 2006

Specializing in grant research, writing, tracking and reporting for social service and arts organizations. I also provide consulting to new/small nonprofits on how to set up a grant procurement strategy and formulating an organizational narrative.

Member Since 2010

Specialized services in Strategic planning; Board development; Annual campaigns; Capital campaigns; Grantwriting; Events; Interim positions
Member Since 2003

Diane Tutch is a Management Consultant based in Portland, serving non-profit organizations throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington. She has over 35 years of experience in organizational development and fundraising for non-profits. Tutch has worked with more than 100 clients in the past twenty years. These range from small arts organizations with no paid staff to large government agencies with hundreds of employees. Tutch’s work includes training, coaching, and consulting on fundraising strategies, including grants, major donors, and direct mail. She is also experienced as a grantmaker and has developed excellent processes for private funders to use. As a grantwriter, Tutch has written successful proposals for both large ($1 million) and small ($2,000) projects, for operating support, project support, and capital construction. These proposals have generated several million of dollars in funding from public and private sources. She teaches grantwriting classes, which range from half-day to five days. She has a thorough knowledge of both local and national funding sources, their interests, and their processes.

Since 1979, The Collins Group has helped our clients raise more than $1.3 billion across the Northwest. The most experienced fundraising consulting firm headquartered in the region, we have a proven track record of success working with more than 470 organizations and on more than 175 campaigns. We offer counsel for: feasilbility studies, comprehensive campaign services, campaign rediness, development advancement stuides, major gift advancement, strategic planning, board training and executive coaching.
Member Since 2007

Krispy Kreme is dedicated to helping non profit organizations raise funds and is
considered a powerful brand in the Fundraising world. Last year we helped schools,
non profits and churches raise over $27 million through our fundraising program.
It’s a great product, reasonably priced that provides profits of at least 50%.

Grants research, plans and grantwriting, Program and organizational development; Resource development plans and assessment; Meeting facilitation; Strategic planning. Visit my website at www.GrassrootsNW.com
Member Since 2003

Michael has been doing grantwriting consulting since 1987, helping over 100 nonprofit organizations as well as local governments, American Indian tribes and colleges to raise over $60 million. Clients have included organizations in the arts, aging, alcohol and drug services, community action, the environment, healthcare, housing, women’s services, youth and minority services. He is both a CFRE and GPC (Grant Professional Certified), and teaches grantwriting at Portland State University. In addition to consulting, Michael has been on staff, a board member and a volunteer for several nonprofits, giving him a keen understanding of the inner workings of nonprofit organizations.
Member Since 2003