Join the Board!
After a two years of introspection and work, PFTP is excited to be actively inviting new board members to join our team. We will be bringing on up to six people who want to join us in this capacity.
We are especially excited about Board Members with experience and/or connections in any of the following priority areas:
Leading equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives with nonprofit Board and staff
Cultivating partnerships with culturally specific organizations
Advancing racial equity in the community
Deep connections to Portland and knowledge of Portland history
Connections to people and organizations working in the areas of urban agriculture, urban forestry, workforce development, community resilience, or food justice
Cultivating financial sustainability
Development and Fundraising
Nonprofit governance
Or maybe you’re not feeling like an expert, but you’re really excited about growing skills in any of these capacities. PFTP is always game to help facilitate learning!
So - that’s what WE’RE hoping for - if you’re this amazing person, why is PFTP the right place for you? Here are some words from current board members about what they enjoy about the board!
“Being on the board brings a real sense of community, while providing a place to put effort into a hopeful movement. This organization has a real impact on our city, with concepts capable of shifting the flawed power dynamics which currently have harmful impacts on the planet and people everywhere.”
“It is refreshing to be a part of an engaged board, with a very capable executive director. As a group, we work collaboratively but also have open and tough conversations and communications as a part of the process in furthering PFTP’s mission.
Board meetings leave me feeling connected to the Portland community and energized to continue to find ways to be a part of a bigger picture.
It’s a joy to be around the smart, focused, and kind folks at PFTP.”