development

local × non-profits × collaborative

MISSION: To educate and support individuals involved in the development and fund raising activities of the nonprofit organizations of the Inland Northwest.

Core Values: INDC membership is open to any individual, institution or organization which subscribes to, and abides by, the professional principles of ethics accepted by the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), and other publicly recognized organizations involved in the development and support of non profit organizations.

The Inland Northwest Development Council evolved out of prior Spokane organizations that were focused on connecting grant-makers and grant-seekers, as well as providing professional development for grant-seekers 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 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS

PRESIDENT 

Katie Tolley
LUTHERAN COMMUNITY SERVICES
(509) 747-8224

VICE PRESIDENT

Open position

MEMBERSHIP CHAIR

open position

TREASURER

open Position

SECRETARY 

Open Position

COMMUNICATIONS CHAIR 

open position

INDC past PRESIDENTS

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 (2011-2013) 

Jackson Williams (2013-2015) 

Kerry Wiltzius (2015-2017)

D'Lynn Ottmar (2017-2018)

Angie Funnell (2018-2019)

Jolene Uddman (2019-2022)

MEETINGS

INDC provides programs that give fundraisers and development professionals throughout the Inland Northwest a chance to learn and be inspired. With that in mind, each year INDC offers a series of programs that deal with a variety of topics and offer our members and guests the opportunity for education, support and connection with their development peers.

Regular INDC programs (11:30 AM to 1:00 PM) are on the 3rd Thursday of January, March, May, September and November. In addition to our regular programs, we hold “brown-bag” lunches for additional educational opportunities and networking. These are on the 3rd Thursday of October, February and April. “Brown bags” are round table discussions and are not led by a speaker. These are also held by Zoom from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM.

“Brown bags” are open to all wanting to learn about development. You do not need a membership to attend.

UPCOMING PROGRAM OF EVENTS

2023 - 2024

Our organization is taking a gap year to rebuild our executive committee and build a robust schedule of programs for the 2024-2025 season. If you are interested in joining our efforts, please email us at inlandnwdevelcouncil@gmail.com.

We hope you will plan to join us next year for a great year of programs that will promote efficiency and help you be more effective in your role as a development professional and learn how to maximize the philanthropy reach and success of your organization.

Membership

Become a member of INDC

INDC is a local resource for your fundraising and non-profit activities. We provide regular programs and networking.

Members receive five programs that include lunch and at least three brown bag opportunities. Your membership includes attendance at any of our programs and brown bag meetings, and you have the ability to send an alternate (staff or board member) in your absence. Additional guests at programs are $25 per person. Members are privy to job postings, volunteer opportunities, additional resources, message board communications, and so much more.

fees & Payment INFORMATION

$100.00 (Full Year Membership) or $25.00 (Program Guest Fee)

Please complete our online registration form.

*** Our organization is taking a gap year to rebuild our executive committee and build a robust schedule of programs for the 2024-2025 season.

For payment questions, please contact the board via email: (Email)