Who Am I?

Dennis Dolan has a Master's Degree in Arts Management and a Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology from the University of Oregon. Continuing education in "Seeking USAID Grants, CAs and OTs".

Dennis Dolan is located in Eugene, Oregon and has provided grant writing services since 1995.

Fund Development Work

Dennis has worked with a number of organizations whose interests range from animal welfare to child welfare to homelessness and access to health care. He successfully complete a $5 million+ capital campaign to construct a new homeless shelter and service center. He has also has worked to develop funding for international child welfare programs in Ukraine, Guatemala, Haiti, Ethiopia and Uganda.

Successful proposals include:

  • Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
  • Meyer Memorial Trust
  • M. J. Murdock Charitable Trust
  • Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle
  • Rotary International Foundation
  • Health Services and Resources Administration
  • Veterans Administration
  • United States Agency for International Development (USAID)

Theatre & Other Volunteer Activities

Dennis has been active in the theatre as a performer, director, and designer for over 30 years. He has served on the Boards of Directors of several theatre groups in the Eugene, Oregon area, including terms as President of both Very Little Theatre, Inc. (VLT) and Eugene Chamber Theatre. In 1986, he organized the L.O.V.E. (Letting Our Voices Echo) Theatre Co. with Howard Hummel. He has also served on the Board of the MPowerment Project, an HIV outreach program.

As an actor, he has appeared at Very Little Theatre, University of Oregon, Lane Community College, and Lord Leebrick.

His directing credits include L.O.V.E.’s Addict, and Driving Miss Daisy, Luv, Wait Until Dark, Winnie the Pooh, and others at VLT.