Why Join?

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 and webinars that focus on innovative approaches and emerging trends in the development profession, along with acclaimed daylong winter and spring training conferences – all at discounted rates only for NDOA members.

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.  See a list of organizations that NDOA individual members represent.

NDOA Strategic Issues Seminars. These 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.

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  NDOA E-Update. Our updates offer you information on a variety of issues, trending topics, and training and program information, plus many practical fundraising tips.
  
  Stay current on the latest news and best practices. Our website includes resources for the most seasoned individuals 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.
  
  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.