• 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

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

• Affordable membership and opportunities for professional development


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


• WVDO Annual Membership and Consultant Directory (Members purchasing or renewing after Feb 28th will be listed in the following year's print directory. Listing in the online directory takes place within four weeks.)


• 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 the Advanced Workshop Skills Series, intended for those with 5+ years development experience


• Invitations to Third Thursday Skills Forums


• Discount with Staples Office Products


• Discount with AlphaGraphics Printing


• Scholarship opportunities are available to organizations with an operating budget under $1,000,000 and to individuals just beginning a career in development. For additional information, see below.

Leadership Development and Recognition

• 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 Third Thursday Skills Forum presenter

Professional Development Topics

• 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 OPTIONS:

• Membership $75


• Supermembership $135 (4 Luncheon programs)*


• Consultant Membership $100


• Consultant Supermembership $155 (4 Luncheon programs)*


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

*Reservations are still required for all events

If you intend to pay by check, please click the following link. Pay by mail.

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 (info@wvdo-or.org).

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.

SCHOLARSHIP OPTIONS

WVDO offers a limited number of scholarships for annual membership awarded in two categories: Capacity-Building Scholarships and Professional Development Scholarships. The purpose of the program is to keep membership accessible for all members of the nonprofit community in our efforts to provide networking, training and professional development opportunities in the development field. All applicants for scholarships must be an employee or a volunteer of a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization and have significant responsibility for development/fundraising and be committed to active participation in WVDO activities.

Contact WVDO at 503.274-1977 or email: info@wvdo-or.org