Financial Services 
SDAO financing programs enable members to finance projects at flexible terms and competitive market rates.  Districts can acquire equipment, improve real property, purchase real property or finance short-term cash flow deficits.  more . . .

Training & Education
SDAO provides training and development programs to meet the continuing education needs of its members.  Education programs are offered in response to member input as well as external developments and influences.  more . . .

Awards Program
SDAO recognizes innovative programs, outstanding safety, public information, public involvement in a district decision-making process, and outstanding project/achievement each year through its Outstanding Achievement Award.  Outstanding managers, employees and volunteers are also recognized annually at the annual conference.  more . . .

Legislative Services
SDAO provides legislative representation and advocacy services on behalf of its members on issues that come before the Oregon Legislature and various state administrative agencies.  more . . .

Technical Assistance
SDAO provides its members with a broad range of support services in the areas of research and technical assistance.  Staff will do the research required to respond to a member inquiry and will, if appropriate, attempt to resolve the issue.  more . . .

Employee Benefits
SDAO's Employee Benefits program provides benefits for more than 200 districts, with over 2,500 employees.  Coverages include several medical plans, dental plans, vision plans and disability plans.  more . . .

Risk Management
SDAO, through the Special Districts Insurance Trust (SDIS), offers members the most comprehensive and affordable workers compensation and property/casualty coverage available to Oregon special districts.  more . . .

Publications
SDAO provides members with bi-monthly newsletter, online communications and a reference materials where members can download sample polices, manuals and other reference material.  more . . .