Mission:  WVDO empowers its members to develop resources and fundraising excellence. We learn together. We support one another. We improve non-profits and the communities they serve.

WVDO provides leadership and professional development for fundraising professionals in the Willamette Valley thru workshops, networking and job support services.  In 2013, WVDO will host 2 regional conferences, a business/nonprofit networking event and multiple interest group discussions led by local nonprofit experts.

Consulting Role (2011-present):  Facilitated and presented at WVDO’s Grant Writing Interest Group at quarterly information sessions.  Topics included foundation representatives, program evaluation, effective narratives and development of annual grants plans.

“Bill stepped forward to manage our Grant Writing Interest Group–an on-going, facilitated conversation for nonprofit grant writers. His experience as a grant writer, his ability to bring people together on a topic, his interest in forwarding the professionalism of grant writers and his interest in giving back to the community has made him an invaluable part of our program.

 As a volunteer, taking time to plan ahead, coordinate speakers, brainstorm topics, reach out to participants and support the program all take valuable time. He has always given this time generously. The program participants have a great resource in Bill and we have a great program because of him.”

–  Agnes Zach, Executive Director