Ecotrust

We are so excited to announce Pitch Black Food, on February 27, 2025, at The Redd on Salmon Street! Six competing food makers will present their best dishes to guests, who will vote to see who takes home the biggest prize!

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

Our application review for the open Director, Grants & Funder Impact position begins soon! Apply at https://lnkd.in/gTW_iDSR

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 beyond political division to an increasing number of family estrangements. We’ll get ideas on staying positive and on track for what’s important in 2025. GUESTS D.J. Eagle Bear Vanas (Odawa Nation), motivational storyteller, host of the PBS special “Discovering your Warrior Spirit”, and author of "Warrior Within" published by Penguin Random House Ronda Rutledge (Cherokee Nation), executive director of Ecotrust Arnold Thomas (Shoshone-Paiute Tribes), vice chairman of the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation

We’re seeking our next Executive Director! 🌱 We are searching for a visionary leader to guide our journey in building environmental wealth and justice. Rooted in NE Portland’s vibrant Cully neighborhood, we are a BIPOC-led nonprofit redefining sustainability through community, equity, and creativity. Our next Executive Director will bring a justice-centered approach to leadership, building power and partnerships to drive lasting change for low-income and BIPOC communities. This role leads Verde’s 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations, continuing the impactful legacy of Candace Avalos, who was recently elected to Portland City Council. Compensation: $115K–$130K, DOE Apply by: January 26, 2025, 5:00 PM PST Learn more about the position and how to apply: https://lnkd.in/gx3geSw2

Take a look back at 2024 with us: https://lnkd.in/gxZ-mDia 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.

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

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.

Apply soon! Application review will begin on January 9 for our Director of Grants & Funder Impact job opening: https://lnkd.in/gTW_iDSR

‼️ The Snoqualmie Tribe has an open RFP ‼️ to complete a Tribal Building Energy Audit - The Tribe seeks proposals from qualified and experienced consultants to provide a detailed energy audit of all Tribally owned buildings to assess what systems or materials may be best suited for upgrades to decrease emissions from Tribal buildings, and to lower utility costs. As part of a multi-pronged approach to addressing climate related impacts, the Tribe is currently undertaking efforts to reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions across Tribal sectors. Understanding how much energy Tribal buildings currently use and identifying ways to reduce energy consumption is a critical step in ensuring a more resilient future for the Tribe. All correspondence shall be directed through Brenda Campbell, Climate Program Manager at brenda.campbell@snoqualmietribe.us Please submit RFPs by 10 pm on January 12, 2025. #energyaudit #GHGreductions