Become a Member

Benefits of NDOA Membership 

• NDOA creates new flexible category of membership
  
  Effective July 1, 2010, NDOA will offer a new option for membership. In addition to the individual membership that currently exists, NDOA will add an organizational membership option. The cost of membership with NDOA is $110.00 and goes for one full year from the time of submission. Both individual and organizational membership will be available for the same dollar rate.
  
  If one chooses individual membership when joining or renewing, the individual personally retains the membership regardless of his/her employer for the duration of the membership year. If the organizational membership option is chosen when joining or renewing, the organization will retain the membership. The organization will be required to assign one individual to the organizational membership and that one individual will make use of the membership for one year, unless he/she ceases to be employed by the organization. If the assigned individual ceases to be employed by the organization, the employer may reassign the membership to a different employee for the remainder of the membership year.
  

Top Ten Reasons to Join NDOA

Is NDOA for You? Here are ten ways NDOA will help you every month, every quarter and every year...

• NDOA Training. Build and enhance your skills through seminars that focus on innovative approaches and emerging trends in the development profession, along with acclaimed day-long winter and spring training conferences – all at discounted rates just for NDOA members (Essentials of Fundraising and Access to Experience)

• NDOA Job Bulletin. Find your dream job – or your dream employee, volunteer or Board member – through our Job Bulletin, open only to NDOA members. 

• Build an unparalleled network of peers.  Relationships are the key to successful fundraising…and to successful fundraisers. NDOA membership introduces you to nearly 1,000 development colleagues, offering both professional and social opportunities for networking.

• NDOA Strategic Issues Seminars. These five sessions focus on key issues facing the development profession. Presented by top professionals in our region, these highly interactive seminars will help you succeed in the dynamic and challenging world of philanthropy.

• The NDOA Gateways Program. This program promotes professional development among individuals and organizations within the field of philanthropy and is a direct investment in expanding non-profit management expertise.

• NDOA Update. Our e-newsletter offers you information on a variety of issues and subjects, meeting and schedule information, plus many practical fund-raising tips.

• Stay current on the latest news and best practices. Our website is the portal to a wealth of resources for the most seasoned professionals as well as those new to the development profession. In addition to links to events, scholarships and other news, you’ll find templates for everything from planned giving materials to nonprofit bylaws to direct mail pieces.

• Business Directory. The Business Directory provides an index of contacts for businesses specializing in services and products for the nonprofit sector. The NDOA Business Directory is a free-access resource open to all website visitors. If you are a registered business serving the nonprofit sector and a member of NDOA, you can be listed.

• Give back.  Share your expertise and experience by mentoring, teaching and getting involved in NDOA committees.

• National Philanthropy Day. Each November, NDOA, along with the Washington chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) celebrates philanthropy and pays tribute to excellence by selecting and recognizing community award recipients.

No matter what your role, if your field is nonprofit development and fundraising, then NDOA is for you!

To join the growing community of Northwest professionals and volunteers who enjoy the many advantages and benefits of NDOA membership, apply online today. It may be the best career and community investment you'll ever make.