CONSULTANT DIRECTORY
Consultant Members

The following members of WVDO provide professional services. 

NameTitle/OrganizationContact Info.Bio
Updated Monday, October 06, 2008 — This directory is updated bimonthly
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Jonathan AbramsonPartner
ACCG: avenue2possibilites LLP
P.O. Box 61814
Vancouver, WA 98666
Ph: 360-597-4655
jonathan@accga2p.com
www.accga2p.com
Annual Fund, Major Gifts, Board & Staff Development & Training, Capacity Building, Capital Campaigns, Feasibility Studies, Grantsmanship, General Development & Fundraising, Organizational Development
Jeri AlcockPrincipal
On Course Consulting
1452 NE Orenco Station Parkway
Hillsboro, OR 97124
Ph: 503-704-3615
jeri@oncourseforsuccess.com
www.oncourseforsuccess.com
*Consultant of choice for mission-centered fundraising *Program performance assessment & planning *Campaign planning, Board-driven campaigns *Board & staff skills coaching *Capacity building, capital projects *Experienced with HDCs, Head Start, CA programs
Loren AlexanianMgr. of Intro Sessions
BENEVON
2100 North Pacific Street
Seattle, WA 98103
Ph: 206-709-9400
loren.alexanian@benevon.com
*Call for more information
Mr. Lynn Michael AllmeyerPresident
Allmeyer & Son Fundraising Consultants
6070 Holmes Street
West Linn, OR 97068
Ph: 503-655-4134
allmeyerandson@netzero.net
*Annual giving *Board development & training *Grantsmanship *Marketing *Organizational development *Public relations *Special events *Staff searches *Strategic planning *Video development/production
Ms. Judy AndersonPresident/Owner
Power Productions
14575 SW Walker Rd, #A-4
Beaverton, OR 97006
Ph: 503-332-5000
powerproductions@comcast.net
Event & auction consulting//training/management/books
Kent ArnoldCEO
RBP Methods
PO Box 6555
Beaverton, OR 97005
Ph: 503 648-9051
rbpmethods@mindspring.com
*RBP helps nonprofits leverage technology in fund raising & fund accounting
Victor Atchison
4672 Auburn Lane
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Ph: 503 750-1715
Atchisonconsulting@comcast.net
Former VP for Advancement at several colleges, capital campaign consultant. Campaigns, annual funds, planned giving, staff & board training for colleges, hospitals , churches & social agencies.
Lindy BatdorfConsultant
Batdorf Communications
PO Box 3054
Clackamas, OR 97015
Ph: 971 207-0465
Lindybee@comcast.net
www.lindybatdorf.com
Specializing in workshops & seminars: The Art of Communication & Building Community; Harnessing the Power of Attitude; Relationship & Encouragement; The Art of Creative Communication - Uncovering the Writer, Producer, Child or Artist Within
Ms. Sara BehrmanFreelance Writer & Consultant
Sara T. Behrman Consulting
6167 SW Miles Ct
Portland, OR 97219
Ph: 503-245-2528
sbehrman@easystreet.net
Grantwriting
Jeanne BennettExecutive Director
Mount St. Helens Institute
42218 NE Yale Bridge Rd
Amboy, WA 98601
Ph: 360.891.5107
jbennett@mshinstitute.org
*Call for more information
Ms. Elise BouneffVice President
Bank of the Cascades
888 SW 5th Avenue, Suite 1000
Portland, OR 97204
Ph: 503-499-5931
eliseb@botc.com
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 technologies and integrated operations, we can help you capitalize your liquid assets.
Ms. Barbara BrunkowConsultant
2606 NE 64th
Portland, OR 97213
Ph: 503 816-3516
brunkow@pacifier.com
*Capital campaigns *Grantsmanship *Program/project management *Prospect research *Special events
Mr. K. Gene Christian
Charitable Estate Planning Northwest
3331 NW 179th Street
Ridgefield, WA 98642
Ph: 503-620-5173
gene@cepnw.com
Planned giving; Development/executive staff recruitment; Feasibility studies; Strategic planning
Randa CleavesPartner
ACCG: avenue2possibilities LLP
P. O. Box 61814
Vancouver, WA 98666
Ph: 360-597-4655
randa@accga2p.com
www.accga2p.com
Annual Fund, Major Gifts, Board & Staff Development & Training, Capacity Building, Capital Campaigns, Feasibility Studies, Grantsmanship, General Development & Fundraising, Organizational Development
Kathleen CodyPresident
The Giving Group
160 Liberty Street NE #302
Salem, OR 97301
Ph: 503-598-6352
kathleen@thegivingroup.com
*Call for more information
Ms. Elizabeth CotéDevelopment Associate
Lewis Kennedy Associates, Inc.
P.O. Box 3257
Portland, OR 97208
Ph: 503-236-4840
ecote@lewiskennedy.com
www.lewiskennedy.com
Annual fund; Data analysis; Database consulting; Direct mail; Membership; Program/project management
Sue DensmoreOwner
Sue Densmore Comm. Strategies
7 Glen Oak Court
Medford, OR 97504
Ph: 541-779-0097
sue@suedensmore.com
*Call for more info
Sister Mary DernovekExecutive Director
Solutions for Non-Profits
4495 Riverview, #1
West Linn, OR 97068
Ph: 503-657-7154
snp@teleport.com
Annual giving; Board development & training; Major gifts; Marketing; Planned giving; Public relations; Strategic planning; Formulating overall development plan
Bill DolanPresident/Creative Director
Spirit Media
10117 SE Sunnyside Road, Suite 700-F
Happy Valley, OR 97015
Ph: 503-698-5540
bill@spiritmedia.com
Strategic media consultation, complete media & message development, event direction, marketing & development campaigns
Ms. Margaret EickmannMembership & Development Director
City Club of Portland

Portland, OR 97214
Ph: 503-228-7231
Margareteickmann@gmail.com
*Call for more info
Gary EllisVP
Ibex Communications
700 N. Hayden Island Drive
Portland, OR 97217
Ph: 503-241-8303
production@ibexcom.com
www.ibexcom.com
Film and video production for the nonprofit community; Capital campaign; Online identity & media release.
Ron FenchakDirector of Development & Operations
Sacred Heart Medical Ctr. Fdtn.
123 International Way
Springfield, OR 97477
Ph: 541-686-7095
rfenchak@peacehealth.org
*Call for more info
Mr. John FloydPresident
Evergreen Creative Communications
811 NW 20th Ave, Ste C102
Portland, OR 97209
Ph: 503-222-6363
eccjf@qwestoffice.net
Direct mail marketing; Donor renewal and acquisition strategic planning; Acquisition lists; Creative services
Ms. Nova Hamar, CFRESenior Development Associate
Lewis Kennedy Associates, Inc.
P.O. Box 3257
Portland, OR 97208
Ph: 503-236-4840
nhamar@lewiskennedy.com
www.lewiskennedy.com
Annual fund; Development and institutional assessments; Development marketing; Direct mail; Individual giving; Membership; Program/project management; Strategic planning
Alyssa HanadaGrants Consultant
3937 NE 6th Ave
Portland, OR 97212
Ph: 503-704-1034
alyssa@hanadawrites.com
www.hanadawrites.com
*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
Mr. John Hembroff, CFREDirector of Development
OHSU Foundation
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Mail Code L102
Portland, OR 97229
Ph: 503 701-5450
hembroff@ohsu.edu
Capital campaigns; Feasibility studies; Major gifts; Strategic planning
Steve HockerPrincipal
Sanford Rose Associates
12725 SW Millikan Way, Suite 300
Beaverton, OR 97005
Ph: 503-906-7841
srhocker@sanfordrose.com
www.sanfordrose.com/beaverton
*Executive Search services for Non-profits *Recruiting & Talent Acquisition *Development & Fundraising search *Resume writing and upgrading *Candidate background reports *Employment & Education verification
Diana Hoyt, CFREPresident
Heritage Designs, LLC
PO Box 10779
Phoenix, AZ 85064
Ph: 800-752-3100
Diana@MatchMakerFRS.com
www.MatchMakerFRS.com
*Donor management software *Donor database analysis *Technology planning for fundraising *Strategic planning for fundraising
Ms. Kay HutchinsonResource Development Manager
REACH Community Dev., Inc.
1135 SE Salmon
Portland, OR 97214
Ph: 503-231-0682
khutchinson@reachcdc.org
*Call for more info
Lisa James, CFREPresident
James Consulting, Inc.
33 N Central Ave #428
Medford, OR 97501
Ph: 541-734-5515
lisa@jamesconsultinginc.com
www.jamesconsultinginc.com
Capital campaigns; Development audits; Planned giving programs; Strategic planning
Dave JareckiConsultant
1604 NE Bryant St
Portland, OR 97211
Ph: 503-245-2853
dave@thebreakerboy.com
www.thebreakerboy.com
Dave Jarecki is a writer and communications consultant, focusing in non-profit grant writing and marketing.
Kristin KelleyPrincipal
Kelley Nonprofit Consulting LLC
PO Box 10321
Portland, OR 97216
Ph: 248-561-6915
KelleyNPC@gmail.com
www.kelleyNPC.com
*Grant and proposal writing *Outcome measurement *Program assessment *Prospect research *General fund development
Ms. Helen KennedyPartner
Lewis Kennedy Associates, Inc.
PO Box 3257
Portland, OR 97208
Ph: 503-236-4840
hkennedy@lewiskennedy.com
www.lewiskennedy.com
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; Web-based training programs
Ms. Maryrose LarkinProspect Researcher
Portland Community College
12000 SW 49th Ave
Portland, OR 97219
Ph: 503 977-4378
maryrose.larkin@pcc.edu
Individual, corporate and foundation prospect research; Database support; Prospect management and electronic screening support; Prospect research training
Judy Lawrence
JL Consulting
38 Wheatherstone
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Ph: 503 984-4489
wheatherstone@comcast.net
*Capital Campaigns *Feasibility Studies *Training & Coaching for staff and volunteers
Mr. James Lewis, CFREPartner
Lewis Kennedy Associates, Inc.
PO Box 3257
Portland, OR 97208
Ph: 503-236-4840
jim@lewiskennedy.com
www.lewiskennedy.com
Board training & development; Capital campaigns; Development and institutional assessments; Development marketing; Feasibility studies; Individual giving; Major and planned giving; Membership; Strategic planning; Web-based training programs
J S May, CFREDirector of Development
Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park Ave
Portland, OR 97205
Ph: 503-276-4272
js.may@pam.org
*Call for more info
Ms. Rita McClellanDevelopment Director
Serendipity Center
PO Box 33350
Portland, OR 97292
Ph: 503-761-7139
rita@serendipitycenter.org
*Call for more info
Robert McSweeny
7640 SW Dunsmuir Ln
Beaverton, OR 97007
Ph: 503-644-4198
goblue55@comcast.net
Consultant in Planned Giving Programs, Establishment of 501(c)(3) organizations, Advisor in nonprofit operations.
Chris MildnerPrincipal
Strategic Edge Resource Consulting

Beaverton, OR 97008
Ph: 503 643-3538
strategicedgellc@yahoo.com
*Prospect research *Prospect research training *Wealth screening planning *Database evaluation and set up
A. James Minehart
JCA
7215 SE 22nd Ave
Portland, OR 97202
Ph: 503-206-7049
james@jcainc.com
*JCA helps non-profit organizations to select and effectively use the fundraising, membership, ticketing and web based programs that best fit thier needs.
Mr. Greg MoonPresident
Thunderbird Consulting
2644 SE Paloma Terrace
Gresham, OR 97080
Ph: 503-663-0144
thunderbirdconsulting@yahoo.com
Non-Profit and church strategic planning; Board and committee development; Fund raising - annual, capital & special events; Staff development - non-profit and corporate; Meeting and retreat facilitation
To Be NamedDirector of Grants Funding
Lewis & Clark College GSEC
0615 SW Palatine Hill Rd., MSC 85
Portland, OR 97219
Ph: 503-768-6057
Grant Reseach and Writing.
Roy Notowitz

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*Board Experience from Big Brothers & Big Sister - Metro PDX *Boutique service for national non-profit CEO, CDO, CIO, COO, ED and DD searches.
Jason OrmePartner
Talbot, Korvola & Warwick LLP
4800 SW Macadam, Ste 400
Portland, OR 97239
Ph: 503-274-2849
jorme@tkw.com
www.tkw.com
Tax consulting and compliance services to tax exempt organizations including Form 990 preparation, unrelated business income tax and state reporting issues. The Firm also provides audit and consulting services to tax exempt organizations.
Ms. Holly PaigePrincipal
Wave One Group
1600 SE Bybee Blvd, Ste 204
Portland, OR 97202
Ph: 503-223-9537
holly@waveonegroup.com
www.waveonegroup.com
*Creating inspiring short films that bring the meaning of your misson to life.
Wayne PaigePresident
Digital Wave
1600 SE Bybee Blvd, Ste 204
Portland, OR 97202
Ph: 503-227-9283
wayne@dwavep.com
www.waveonegroup.com
Video photography; Editing; Story development; DVD and online video production services in the development of fundraising; Capital campaign and planned giving video projects
Nicole Palmateer ArmstrongPrincipal
Armstrong Public Affairs & Communcations, LLC
5670 Joseph Street SE
Salem, OR 97317
Ph: 503-329-3375
nicole@armstrongpac.com
www.armstrongpac.com
*Government relations - state & federal * Foundation relations & Grant writing *Organizational resource development assessment *Campaign development / planning *Board training & development *Organizational development, recruitment & strategic plannning *Fund development strategy & project execution *Public relations *Communication & Awareness strategy
Scott C. PalmerDirector of Development
Oregon State University Foundation
707 SW Washington St., Ste. 500
Portland, OR 97205
Ph: 503-553-3407
scott.palmer@oregonstate.edu
*Call for more info
Ms. Janice PelsterConsultant
Non-Profit Funding Solutions
1744 S Dogwood St
Cornelius, OR 97113
Ph: 503-359-1501
janice@nonprofitfundingsolutions.com
focus on helping small nonprofits maintain their financial independence and fulfill their funding and planning needs
Andie Petkus, CFREPhotographer
Andie Petkus Photography
3344 NE 24th Ave
Portland, OR 97212
Ph: 503-314-5851
photo@andiepetkus.com
www.AndiePetkus.com
*Event & marketing photography *Professional efficient service *High quality images for newsletters, website, brochures & annual reports
Mr. Bob PinsonChairman
Pinson Philanthropic Advancement , Inc.
PO Box 68257
Portland, OR 97268
Ph: 503-722-1212
email@pinsonpa.com
*Capital campaigns *Pre-campaign studies *Major gifts
Mr. Lee PinsonPresident
Pinson Philanthropic Advancement, Inc.
PO Box 68257
Portland, OR 97268
Ph: 503-722-1212
email@pinsonpa.com
*Capital campaigns *Pre-campaign studies *Major gifts
Ms. Mary Lee Planer, CFREGrant Writer
Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon
0245 SW Bancroft St., Suite B
Portland, OR 97239
Ph: 503-629-0987
mplaner962@aol.com
Grantwriting; Corporate sponsorships; Capital campaigns; Board development & training; Financial management
Angela QuerfeldDirector of Development
YWCA of Greater Portland
1111 SW 10th Ave
Portland, OR 97205
Ph: 503-294-7480
angelaq@ywca-portland.org
*Marketing and Development Services for non-profit agencies in Portland and Seattle. *Services are provided on a contract consulting basis - for either long term, strategic projects or short term events. *Please see our website at www.veridianresources.com
Ms. Elizabeth ReillyConsultant
The Collins Group, Inc
519 SW Park Ave, Ste 310
Portland, OR 97205
Ph: 503-274-9363
elizabethr@collinsgroup.com
www.collinsgroup.com
*Capital & Endowment Campaign Services *Major Gifts Advancement *Campaign Feasibility Studies *Development Advancement Studies *Board & Volunteer Training *Strategic planning & Advancement *Business Plan Development *Counsel for Key Leaders *Of-Counsel Services
Ms. Martha Richards, CFREPresident
The Collins Group, Inc.
519 SW Park Ave, Ste 310
Portland, OR 97205
Ph: 503-274-9363
marthar@collinsgroup.com
www.collinsgroup.com
*Capital & Endowment Campaign Services *Major Gifts Advancement *Campaign Feasibility Studies *Development Advancement Studies *Board & Volunteer Training *Strategic Planning & Advancement *Business Plan Development *Counsel for Key Leaders *Of-Counsel Services
Patti SadowskiMarketing
Griffon May
4213 West Bay Rd
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Ph: 503 805-5295
pattisadowski@yahoo.com
Over 21 years in nonprofit program development, board recruitment, capital campaign implementation, fundraising & endowment development. Current field of practice - helping nonprofits evaluate options for long-term growth of endowment funds.
Laura SandersDirector of Development
Tucker-Maxon Oral School
2860 SE Holgate Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
Ph: 503-234-7830
lsanders@tmos.org
*Call for more info
Donna SchaefferPrincipal
Donna K. Schaeffer LLC
5206 SW Dolph Court
Portland, OR 97219
Ph: 503-284-6436
dkschaeffer-llc@earthlink.net
*30 years development experience in high education, human services & community ased organizations. *Development & institutional assesments, board training & development, development planning & strategies, individual giving, major gifts, case statements, and development coaching & hiring.
Bob Schatz
3439 NE Sandy Blvd., #623
Portland, OR 97232
Ph: 503-706-5204
bob@impact2info.com
*Composition and evaluation of key documents: grants, reports, brochures, web copy *Workshops in writing for results *Research
Ms. Cindy ScheelDirector of Development
Portland Symphonic Choir
8906 N Exeter Ave.
Portland, OR 97203
Ph: 503-223-1217
scheelcindy@qwest.net
Specialize in working with small organizations providing grant writing, marketing and annual campaigns.
Marie SchumacherGrant Writer
2504 SE Taylor St
Portland, OR 97214
Ph: 503-238-5331
vox@marieschumacher.com
Marie Schumacher has an extensive background in education and the arts, as a teacher, fundraiser, writer and musician. Marie has consulted to GreatSchools.net, the Mills College School of Education, and the Development Studies Center. She spent a year in Mexico as a staff member for the Mexican Foundation for Family Planning. Currently Marie directs PDX Vox, a program that teaches a cappella singing to adults and teens, and serves as a board member for Sustainable Harvest. Marie earned a BA from Harvard University and an MA from UC Berkley.
Ms. Brenda Ray Scott, CFREPrincipal
Adept Diva Consulting
8824 North Hamlin Ave
Portland, OR 97217
Ph: 503-680-5196
adept_diva@hotmail.com
Focusing on moving organizations & donors from transactional to transformational relationships through grantwriting & corporate sponsorship development by assessing fundraising needs, honoring past successes & utilizing best fundraising & public relations practices.
Virginia SilveyNon-Profit Consultant
3905 SE Willamette Drive
Milwaukie, OR 97267
Ph: 503-786-7835
wilsil555@comcast.net
*Call for more information
Chari R. SmithPrincipal
CRSmith Consulting
10028 SW Balmer Cl.
Portland, OR 97219
Ph: 503-246-1412
chari@crsmithconsulting.com
www.crsmithconsulting.com
*Program evaluation *Strategic planning / facilitation *Communications / marketing *Brand development and management *Research
Sandra SmithPresident
Smith & Company, Inc
1841 Lexington Cir SE
Salem, OR 97306
Ph: 503-559-8646
smt35co@aol.com
Building financial stability in non-for profit organizations.Major gift and capital campaign specialists, board development, estate giving, and operational fundraising
Carla Starrett-BiggDirector of Dev. & Commun.
Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon
0245 SW Bancroft St., Suite B
Portland, OR 97239
Ph: 503-221-1054
csbigg@emoregon.org
*Call for more info
Ms. Patricia TroutDirector of Development
PSU School of Fine & Performing Arts
PO Box 751
Portland, OR 97207
Ph: 503 725-3396
troutp@pdx.edu
Strategic planning; Board development; Annual campaigns; Capital campaigns; Grantwriting
Ms. Diane TutchManagement Consultant
1111 NE 64th Lane, Unit 1804
Hillsboro, OR 97124
Ph: 503-640-9313
dianet@aracnet.com
www.dianetutch.com
Strategic planning; Grant writing; Board development; Organizational development
Gina VeePresident
Gina Vee & Associates
P.O. Box 3004 PMB 392
Corvallis, OR 97339
Ph: 541-990-4536
veeg@comcast.net
*Strategic plans, business plans, grant writing, capacity building, capital campaigns, annual giving and public relations. Broad range of specialities, including enviromental natural resources, housing, early childhood, elementary, secondary education, youth development, mental health, developmental disability and animal welfare.
Susan K. WaltersConsultant
2302 NE 152nd Circle
Vancouver, WA 98686
Ph: 360-573-7415
guynsusan@msn.com
Over 20 years of development experience. Specializing in special events and grant writing.
Mr. Colin Ware, CFREVice President of Client Services
IDC
4755 NE Prescott St # F
Portland, OR 97218
Ph: 503 789-1064
colin@colinware.net
Phone outreach, cultivation and solicitation
Mr. William Weismann
Grassroots NW
1720 NE Buffalo St
Portland, OR 97211
Ph: 503-422-2502
grassrootsNW@comcast.net
www.GrassrootsNW.com
Grants research, plans and grantwriting, Program and organizational development; Resource development plans and assessment; Meeting facilitation; Strategic planning
Mr. Michael Wells, CFRE, GPCOwner
Grants Northwest
1020 SW Taylor, Ste 545
Portland, OR 97205
Ph: 503-294-2147
michael@grantsnorthwest.com
http://www.grantsnorthwest.com/
*Grants strategy *Prospect research *Grantwriting
Peter WendelPresident
The Whitefox Group LLC
1837 NW 156th Avenue
Beaverton, OR 97006
Ph: 503-533-5311
peter@whitefoxgroup.com
Executive search & recruiting services for nonprofit organizations
Clarinda Hanson White
1564 NW Midlake Lane
Beaverton, OR 97006
Ph: 503-629-7094
clarindahansonwhite@comcast.net
Annual gifts, sponsorships, special events, capacity building, prospect identification, strategic planning, staff & board training & mentoring, assessments & evaluations, interim services
Robin Whittaker-MartinGrant Writer
Red Dot Writing & Consulting LLC
P.O. Box 265
Wilsonville, OR 97070
Ph: 503-582-8539
robin@reddotwriting.com
*Call for more info
Ms. Dedee Wilner-Nugent, CFRESenior Consultant
The Collins Group, Inc
519 SW Park Ave, Ste 310
Portland, OR 97205
Ph: 503-274-9363
dedeen@collinsgroup.com
www.collinsgroup.com
*Capital & Endowment Campaign Services *Major Gifts Advancement *Campaign Feasibility Studies *Development Advancement Studies *Board & Volunteer Training *Strategic Planning & Advancement *Business Plan Development *Counsel for Key Leaders *Of-Counsel Services
Holly Witte
5195 SW Hergert Rd
Cornelius, OR 97113
Ph: 503 992-1196
devcoach@yahoo.com
www.abagofonions.com
*Development coaching *Fund development *Individual & organizational work *Writing by a professional writer with 15+ years experience
Ms. Betsy WrightPrincipal
C3 Strategies
3495 NW Thurman St
Portland, OR 97210
Ph: 503-223-0268
betsyc3pub@comcast.net
Capital campaigns; Feasibility study Planning; Fundraising; Fund development planning & staffing; Capacity building
Jeff WrightMajor Gifts Officer
Reed College
3203 SE Woodstock
Portland, OR 97202
Ph: 503 777-7597
wrightjf@reed.edu
*Call for more info
Rick ZurowExecutive Director
PCC Foundation
PO Box 19000
Portland, OR 97280
Ph: 503-977-4450
rick.zurow@pcc.edu
Major Gifts, Planned Giving, Strategic Planning, generating operating money using creative outside the box ideas.