Dennis Bidwell

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Bidwell Advisors, former Northampton City Councilor @ Bidwell Advisors
northampton, massachusetts, united states
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Northampton, Massachusetts, United States, United States
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About Dennis Bidwell

I am honored to be the recipient of the 2014 Distinguished Advisor in Philanthropy award from the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts and the Pioneer Valley Estate Planning Council. I appreciate being recognized by my peers for my innovative work in real estate philanthropy, and for my volunteer work with numerous non-profit organizations.I have spent over 30 years working in non-profit management, fundraising and real estate. In 2001 I combined this experience to form Bidwell Advisors, a consulting firm that provides real estate services to non-profits, private property owners and professional advisors. Bidwell Advisors specializes in real estate philanthropy, concentrating on helping non-profits of all shapes and sizes to attract, structure, close and dispose of real estate gifts of all types. The firm also helps non-profits analyze and dispose of surplus real estate, and assists organizations in their search for property for building or lease. In addition, I speak frequently on matters pertaining to real estate gifts and land conservation. I contribute articles regularly to planned giving professional journals and other publications.From 1990 to 2001 I served as National Director of Land Protection for American Farmland Trust. I was in charge of AFT's conservation real estate transactions, and created the Farm Legacy Program, which combined planned giving techniques with conservation real estate transactions.I am proud to serve as Chair of the Board of Directors of National Priorities Project, a national non-partisan federal budget research organization that works to make the U.S. federal budget more democratic, equitable, and representative. My daughter and I are founders of Northampton High Crew/Northampton Community Rowing.I received my BA from Dartmouth College, my M. Ed. from Harvard University, and my M.B.A. from Boston University.

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Bidwell Advisors, former Northampton City Councilor
northampton, massachusetts, united states
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Dennis Bidwell Work Experience Details
  • Bidwell Advisors
    Owner
    Bidwell Advisors 2001 - Present
    Northampton, Ma
    I formed Bidwell Advisors in 2001 to provide a range of real estate services to non-profit organizations, private property owners, government agencies and other clients. The firm specializes in real estate gift planning, conservation-related real estate transactions, development consulting, and surplus property disposition consulting. Among the firm’s clients are Middlebury College, Northwestern University, Vassar College, Amherst College, Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, Tufts University, The Boston Foundation, Trust for Public Land, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Elderhostel.
  • Northampton City Council
    City Councilor
    Northampton City Council Jan 2016 - Present
    Northampton, Ma
  • National Priorities Project
    Chair, Board Of Directors
    National Priorities Project Apr 2012 - Present
    Northampton, Ma
    I have served on the Board of Directors of National Priorities Project since 2008, and have served as Chair of the Board since 2012. NPP is a non-profit federal budget research organization, operating nationally and based in Northampton, MA. The organization works to make the federal budget a true reflection of the priorities of the American people, and to make the federal budget process transparent and democratic.In January, 2014 NPP was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by the International Peace Bureau, itself a former recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. It's wonderful to see NPP recognized for the international significance of its work dealing with the impacts of US military spending.
  • American Farmland Trust
    National Director Of Land Protection
    American Farmland Trust 1990 - 2001
    I was responsible for AFT's conservation real estate program: conservation transactions and revolving fund investments (land purchases, conservation easement purchases and donations, limited development projects); Farm Legacy program, combining planned giving techniques (charitable remainder trusts, charitable gift annuities, etc.) with conservation real estate transactions; partnerships and technical assistance for private land trusts and public land protection programs; and stewardship (monitoring and enforcement) of AFT's 70 conservation easements.Speaker and author on wide range of land conservation issues; manager of the Land Protection Division's $1.0 million budget and staff of seven; member of AFT's senior management team during much of the organization's growth from a staff of 25 to a staff of 110 in 15 offices around the country.
  • Leggat Mccall Advisors
    Vice President
    Leggat Mccall Advisors 1983 - 1990
    I conducted real estate appraisals, market and financial feasibility studies, disposition consulting and development consulting. Clients included non-profit organizations, government agencies, private developers and financial institutions. Leggat McCall Advisors was the successor firm to Minot, DeBlois & Maddison, where I served as Vice President and Treasurer. In addition to providing real estate consulting and appraisals for non-profit, private and public clients, I. handled financial management, administrative and marketing responsibilities for the company.
  • National Trust For Historic Preservation
    Regional Development Officer
    National Trust For Historic Preservation 1980 - 1983
    I developed new regional preservation programs. I was responsible for fundraising and communications with corporate, foundation and individual donors. I also handled real estate consulting, media relations and promotion for the National Trust in the Northeast.
  • Associated Grantmakers Of Massachusetts
    Program Officer
    Associated Grantmakers Of Massachusetts 1976 - 1979
    Analyzed proposals and recommended funding actions to member foundations and corporations, concentrating in community education, youth programs and community economic development. Developed and administered program evaluation procedures
  • City Of Boston Community Schools Program
    Community School Coordinator
    City Of Boston Community Schools Program 1972 - 1974
    As one of the first community school coordinators in Mayor Kevin White's community school program, I was responsible for community organizing, program development, financial management, personnel, fundraising and outreach.

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Fundraising Philanthropy Nonprofits Community Outreach Planned Giving Public Speaking Program Development Fundraisers Non Profits Strategic Planning Proposal Writing Grant Writing Board Development International Development Community Organizing Volunteer Management Grants Leadership Development Stewardship Program Evaluation Social Entrepreneurship Real Estate Development Annual Giving Community Development Policy Analysis Media Relations Research Public Relations Program Management Marketing Land Conservation Non Profit Administration Public Policy Grassroots Organizing Event Planning Budgets Real Estate Transactions Real Estate Analysis Political Campaigns Organizational Development Strategic Communications Newsletters Economic Development Charities Budgeting Real Estate Consulting Leadership Coaching

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