Sam Vigil Jr

In retirement, serving as a board member of Willamette View retirement community, Oregon Adventist Men's Chorus, and Portland DayTime Singers barbershop chorus.

Retired senior-level nonprofit philanthropic fundraising & development professional with 18 years experience in health and mental health care, and secondary education, living in Portland, Oregon area. Held Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) certification (2011-2023).

Creative leader with wide-ranging knowledge of the principles and practices of fundraising, including major gifts, annual giving, planned giving, donor acquisition and events.

Experience in Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Corporate and Employee Communication, Journalism/News Reporting, and Radio, preceded by a BS degree in PR/Journalism/Radio.