Ecotrust

01/23/2025

We are hosting a Farm to School info session on January 23, 3:30-4:30pm. To join, sign up here: https://ecotrust.org/k-12-institute/

We are excited to answer your questions about applying to the 2025 Farm to School Institute!

The Oregon Farm to School Institute works to grow comprehensive farm to school programming that enables collaboration, planning, and project implementation.

Together with a group of regional partners, Ecotrust is launching a Farm to School Institute in Oregon and Washington to grow comprehensive farm to school programming in both states.

01/21/2025

The application deadline has been extended to Sunday, January 26. Apply soon! https://ecotrust.applytojob.com/apply/ycTe6L0zso/Indigenous-Leadership-Program-Manager

01/21/2025

NAYA’s Got Talent is back!

This event celebrates the talents of our community.

We suggest that participants be at least 5 years old and encourage all ages to participate!

From singing and dancing to spoken word, comedy, traditional arts, and more, this is your chance to shine.

Sign up here: linktr.ee/nayaccc (link in bio)

01/17/2025

Imagine your next event inside the beautiful Irving Street Studio! Visit ecotrustevents.org to learn more and connect with our Ecotrust Events team.

01/15/2025

The application deadline has been extended to January 26! Please help us share this opportunity widely: https://ecotrust.org/opportunity/indigenous-leadership-program-manager/

01/15/2025

01/10/2025

We're hiring for an Indigenous Leadership Program Manager! Apply: https://ecotrust.applytojob.com/apply/ycTe6L0zso/Indigenous-Leadership-Program-Manager

Job Summary: A member of the Indigenous Leadership Program team, this position combines project management, communications, and research skills to elevate the influence of Indigenous leadership and educate a broad audience about the achievements and contributions of Indigenous communities and tribal leaders. Initial activities include: planning and producing the annual Indigenous Leadership Awards, a signature Ecotrust event; production of an annual webinar series about Indigenous leadership and tribal leaders; and researching and developing future initiatives to grow the Indigenous Leadership programming at Ecotrust.

Location: Based in Portland Metro, OR.
Starting Salary: $70,000 - $78,500
Application Deadline: 1/22/25

01/10/2025

New on our blog: https://ecotrust.org/celebrating-community-and-convening/

At Ecotrust, we believe that convenings are incredibly powerful. A gathering of people can spark new connections, aid in the sharing of transformative ideas, and bring a community together. And our team at Ecotrust Events brings this belief to life through the Community Grant & Sponsorships Program. This program offers 10 mission-aligned nonprofits the opportunity to use one of these venue spaces for free.

Now on our blog, learn more about four of our previous community grant recipients. And on January 30, join us for Vibrant Voices, a free, all-ages event celebrating the Community Grants program. RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vibrant-voices-community-grant-kickoff-tickets-1118006741259

📸 AList PDX was a 2024 Community Grant recipient who held their event at the Natural Capital Center's Rooftop Terrace. Photo by Hannah Bernabe

01/06/2025

We're tremendously grateful to our funding partners in 2024, including:
- 325 Donors
- 48 Grantmakers
- 10 Sponsors
- 280 Event Clients
- 16 Tenants

Thanks to your support, we’ve:
🌱 Cultivated resilience to a changing climate
🌊 Stewarded lands and waters for future generations
💼 Built intergenerational wealth in our communities

Together, we’re building a more equitable and climate-smart future.

Photo credit: Red huckleberries, photo by Bethany Sonsini Goodrich

01/03/2025

Our application review for the open Director, Grants & Funder Impact position begins soon! Apply at https://ecotrust.applytojob.com/apply/mNsIE7oDAX/Director-Grants-Funder-Impact-2025

We're hiring for a Director, Grants & Funder Impact! Apply at https://ecotrust.applytojob.com/apply/mNsIE7oDAX/Director-Grants-Funder-Impact-2025

Job summary: The Director, Grants & Funder Impact designs the systems and strategy for institutional funder and grant management at Ecotrust, and manages grants deliverables and funder development activities through coordination with executive leadership, development, program, and finance teams. Ecotrust is at an exciting time of evolution and this role is someone who is adept at leveraging strengths and designing new processes based on opportunity. The Director directly engages with and provides strategic support for private foundation and government grant identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. They work collaboratively to facilitate funding partnership opportunities in alignment with Ecotrust’s mission, values, and strategic plan. They play a key role on the Development Team, and are an active contributor to strategies and policies, and they also manage, mentor, and support the career development of the Grants Coordinator and 1-3 additional staff.

Starting Salary: $85,000 - $96,000

Position is open until filled. Application review will begin on January 9, 2025.

Join us on January 6 at 12pm PT for an online info session: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87552046788

01/02/2025

The new year is good time to look forward to the promises and concerns that lie ahead. In addition to setting individual and professional goals for the year, many people are watching the possibility for sweeping political changes. Merriam-Webster made "polarization" their word of 2024, and it goes b...

12/28/2024

Take a look back at 2024 with us: https://mailchi.mp/ecotrust/stories-that-shine-highlights-from-a-vibrant-1039498

Community is the cornerstone of the work we do throughout the region. From California to Alaska, our partnerships are integral to achieving the vision of an equitable, prosperous, and climate-smart future. We have been proud to share some of the many voices and perspectives that have contributed to this vision throughout the past year.

As we look back on the year, we’re reminded of the power of stories, the importance of place, and that radical, practical change is possible. And looking ahead to the New Year, we hope you enjoy revisiting these stories from 2024.

12/27/2024

Last call for year-end donations—every gift strengthens our mission and amplifies our impact: ecotrust.org/donate

At Ecotrust, our staff and board embody the values that drive transformative change: commitment to equity, collaboration, and resilience. From advancing community-centered initiatives to championing environmental stewardship, their collective efforts are the foundation of our work.

As Christopher Rachal, our Community & Funding Partnerships Manager, shares, “At Ecotrust, we build trust-based partnerships by centering equity, fostering collaboration, and working together toward a future where communities and ecosystems thrive.''

As the year comes to a close, your support is vital to help us continue building a thriving, equitable future together. Visit ecotrust.org/donate to contribute today. Thank you for standing with us!

Photo credit: Ecotrust staff and board members during a summer gathering; photo by Ben Anang via FLI Social

12/26/2024

From December 26 through December 31, the Ecotrust offices will be closed as the organization observes a winter break for our staff to enjoy rest. Please note that we may be slower to respond to emails and messages, as most of our staff will be offline during this period. From all of us here at Ecotrust, we hope this winter season can be similarly restful and rejuvenating for you and your community.

12/24/2024

Apply soon! Application review will begin on January 9 for our Director of Grants & Funder Impact job opening: https://ecotrust.applytojob.com/apply/mNsIE7oDAX/Director-Grants-Funder-Impact-2025

We're hiring for a Director, Grants & Funder Impact! Apply at https://ecotrust.applytojob.com/apply/mNsIE7oDAX/Director-Grants-Funder-Impact-2025

Job summary: The Director, Grants & Funder Impact designs the systems and strategy for institutional funder and grant management at Ecotrust, and manages grants deliverables and funder development activities through coordination with executive leadership, development, program, and finance teams. Ecotrust is at an exciting time of evolution and this role is someone who is adept at leveraging strengths and designing new processes based on opportunity. The Director directly engages with and provides strategic support for private foundation and government grant identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. They work collaboratively to facilitate funding partnership opportunities in alignment with Ecotrust’s mission, values, and strategic plan. They play a key role on the Development Team, and are an active contributor to strategies and policies, and they also manage, mentor, and support the career development of the Grants Coordinator and 1-3 additional staff.

Starting Salary: $85,000 - $96,000

Position is open until filled. Application review will begin on January 9, 2025.

Join us on January 6 at 12pm PT for an online info session: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87552046788

12/23/2024

Together with over 625 partners, Ecotrust is creating solutions that build resilience to a changing climate, restore lands and waters, and cultivate broadly shared intergenerational wealth.

In 2023, our partnerships included 450+ funding partners, 180+ project collaborators, and $13M raised since 2019 for equitable, climate-smart stewardship. These numbers reflect the power of collaboration—rooted in trust, reciprocity, and shared vision.

This year, we are excited to welcome many new partners who share our mission, like Wells Fargo, who shared why they chose to support Ecotrust in 2024:

'We support sustainability initiatives that enable an equitable, low-carbon future, focusing our efforts on accelerating cleantech innovation, and strengthening local climate resilience.'

Partners like Wells Fargo remind us of the importance of aligning values with action. Let’s continue to grow this ecosystem of impact, grounded in gratitude and inspired by our collective resilience.

12/18/2024

To strengthen climate resilience and address inequities, we are working to uplift lands and waters stewardship that is Indigenous led.

As part of our work to uphold Indigenous land management, our team leads the Indigenous Agroforestry Network. The Indigenous Agroforestry Network works to improve mutual understanding and cooperation between Indigenous agroforestry practitioners, tribes, and allied partners who prioritize Indigenous stewardship, knowledge systems, and self-determination.

Learn more about Indigenous agroforestry and the Network at https://sites.google.com/ecotrust.org/ian
And donate today to support this important work: ecotrust.org/donate
State employees in Oregon can also donate through workplace giving.

Photo caption: Hands holding Emory Oak acorns by Sean Gutierrez