Welcome to AFP Oregon
& SW Washington

We strengthen local nonprofit organizations by sharing and refining fundraising best practices and building a supportive network in the development profession. AFP Oregon & SW Washington combines the resources of a global organization with the benefits of a locally-run chapter.

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AFP ICON 2026: April 26-28

Don’t miss AFP ICON 2026, the world’s leading fundraising conference bringing together thousands of professionals for learning, networking, and inspiration. Next year, ICON will be hosted in San Diego from April 26-28. Get your early bird tickets and save now!

Explore sessions, speakers, and registration details here.

Updates from the Chapter

Growing Stronger Together in 2026

Dear Fellow Fundraisers,

As we step into 2026, I am feeling both hopeful and energized about what this year can mean for our AFP Oregon and Southwest Washington Chapter. The work of fundraising is not getting easier. Our organizations are navigating economic uncertainty, political volatility, and growing community needs. In the middle of all of that, our chapter’s role is clear. We are here to grow with you, to provide the training and support you need, and to create a strong community of peers who understand this work. [...]

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Scholarships are Available

If membership in AFP is cost-prohibitive for you, we want to help! Consider applying for a scholarship like AFP member Rachel Stark did recently:

"The pandemic hit while I was in the midst of moving to Portland. COVID closures and budget cuts led me to several months of unemployment in a city that I didn’t yet have connections in. The scholarships from AFP made it possible for me to continue staying relevant through learning, conversations with nonprofit professionals in the region, and of course, networking. As the new chair for the scholarship committee, I want for others to take advantage of the opportunities that our scholarships provide!" 
-- Rachel Stark, Catlin Gabel Fund Assistant Director & AFP Scholarship Chair

More information on scholarships here.

Job Center

Latest job posts:

• Development and Communications Assistant at CASA for Children (Part Time)
  Portland, OR 
  Salary: $25.48/hr

• Individual Giving Officer at Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)
  Portland, OR 
  Salary: $74,662.87

• Senior Director of Membership at OPB
  Portland, OR
  Salary: $120,000 - $140,000

• Director of Development Operations at Fort Vancouver Regional Library Foundation
  Vancouver, WA
  Salary: $60,292 - $92,607
  

• Donor Relations Associate at World Forestry Center
  Portland, OR
  Salary: $65,000 - $75,000

• Annual Gifts Manager at Dougy Center
  Portland, OR (Hybrid)
  Salary: $62,000 - $70,000

• Special Events and Corporate Partnerships Manager at Dougy Center
  Portland, OR (Hybrid)
  Salary: $66,000 - $74,000

• Director of Principal Gifts at Reed College 
  Portland, OR 
  Salary: $140,000 - $145,000

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