Jim White joined the Nonprofit Association of Oregon as the Executive Director in October 2012. He is deeply committed to the social change through private action and has worked in the nonprofit sector both domestically and internationally for more than 25 years. Jim has a passion for affecting systemic change in the way that the public, private and nonprofit sectors work together to support and strengthen our communities and civil society. He believes that one of the purest democratic values is having private individuals identify needs and solutions, and lead change in their communities for the greater good. Through NAO, Jim is proud to help build the capacity, leadership and voice of Oregon’s vibrant nonprofit sector. Before joining NAO, Jim worked for Mercy Corps both overseas and in Oregon. He has also worked for the International Organization for Migration and the American Red Cross. He has a M.A. in Eurasian Studies from Indiana University and a B.S. in Engineering Technology from Temple University.

For nearly 20 years, Chris has partnered with nonprofits to strengthen local communities. His journey began in AmeriCorps leading teams of 18-24 year olds as they completed community service projects and responded to disasters nationwide. After relocating to Central Oregon in 2010, Chris was hired at a regional organization to improve the visibility and financial support of their food bank, early child-care and education programs and events designed to alleviate the effects of poverty. Four years later, he moved to Corvallis to lead Community Outreach’s fundraising efforts in support of people experiencing homelessness. Chris has served as BCF’s President and CEO since 2017 and today leads the foundation as it delivers more than $1.5 million in charitable giving annually. Surrounded by a talented team of community leaders focused on improving the lives of people in Benton County, he continues to give back today, serving on the Board for Leadership Corvallis, Mainstreet Corvallis and volunteering as a Rotarian. Chris lives in Corvallis with his wife Emily and their three children, Logan, Cady and Ellie.