Learn more about INDC benefits, the organization, and its history.

Benefits

If your work brings you into the world of philanthropy and fundraising; consider joining INDC.

• Professional development education
• Mentoring
• Calendar of local events
• Professional Networking
• Member and nonprofit organization contact information
• Important web links for development professionals
• Job postings
• Calendar of campaigns

Meetings

Meetings are generally held every other month (September, November, January, March, May). Many other events are available and marketed to members when the group is not meeting. For more information, visit our meetings page.

Calendar year

The INDC Calendar year consists of five bi-monthly membership meetings that begin in September and run through May of each calendar year. Dues are valid for five conseuctive membership meetings. Dues are $65 for new members, $75 for renewing members through September 28 (our first membership meeting of the programming year) and $95 after that point.

Members

As a member of INDC, you are provided with a directory listing of all members and organizations. You also receive job postings, news and information on your industry, and much more. See the membership form.

History

Learn more about the history of the Inland Northwest Development Council.

Inland Northwest Development Council History

The Inland Northwest Development Council evolved out of prior Spokane organizations that were focused on connecting grantmakers and grantseekers, as well as providing professional development for grantseekers and development professionals.

In July of 1993 a Charter was drawn up for the Inland Northwest Development Council “to provide a structure for networking and learning.” The Inland Northwest Development Council or INDC did not incorporate or seek 501(C)(4) status, as their intent was to keep the group informal.

INDC Presidents, in sequence have been:
Kathie Allen (late 1980s- early 1990s)
Carol Neupert (early 1990s-1997)
Trish McFarland (1997-1998)
Judy Rogers (1998-1999)
Gail Stevenson (1999-2000)
Sue Manfred (2000-2001)
Teri Mathis (2001-2002)
Staci Nelson (2002-2003)
PJ Watters (2003-2004)
JoAnne Watts (2004-2005)
Mary Savage (2005-2006)
Paul Oleniacz (2006-2007)
Kerry Wiltzius (2007-2008)
Keith O'Brien (2008-2009)
Lorna Walsh (2009-2010)
Courtney Susemiehl (2010-2011)                                                                                                           Kristine Ruggles (2011-present)      

The INDC has a large member base with approximately 100 active members.

For more information, please contact us.