Willamette Partnership

We've brought two new staff on to the Willamette Partnership team! Welcome Teresa Jacobs and Scarlett Philibosian. Teresa joins us as our new Program Director, and Scarlett join our program staff as our new Community Water Solutions partner. Get to know them! https://lnkd.in/gDcuzW8s

Our 2024 Annual Report is now available! It’s been an incredible year looking back on our first two decades of work and appreciating all this organization has accomplished, but it’s been an even more incredible year to imagine the impact the next 20 years of Willamette Partnership could have on Oregon and the region. Thanks for your support, your encouragement, and—most importantly—your partnership. https://lnkd.in/gB5Cw39W

A Day in Salem: Communities are the Heart Storytelling for Change 💙 Yesterday, alongside our partners at Willamette Partnership, we had the honor of hosting an inspiring event at the Oregon State Capitol in Salem. Community members came together to tap into the transformative power of storytelling, learning to amplify their voices and advocate for meaningful change.  Through engaging workshops and heartfelt connections, participants discovered how to share their stories with legislators, driving action on the issues that matter most to their communities. We believe storytelling has the power to create ripples of change, and this event is just the beginning. In the new year, we’ll be sharing an interview series featuring participants reflecting on their experiences and the impact of this transformative day. Stay tuned for their powerful stories!

Application review begins today for our Senior Facilitator position. Be sure to check out our informational webinar from last week about the job, WP's work culture, and what to expect from this hiring process! https://lnkd.in/g-K7FHUx

We're hosting an informational webinar about this position on Wednesday, December 4th from 12:00-1:00 PM. Join us to learn more about the scope of this position, the work culture at WP, and ask questions of our hiring panel! https://lnkd.in/gjeE9DM2

As part of our first-ever giving campaign, we've asked a handful of our team to reflect on our organization's values. This week, Kellyn Baez, our Community Water Solutions Partner, shares how her upbringing and professional experience help her live out our value of "respecting and supporting the leadership of communities." Through her work with the Tenmile Lakes Basin Partnership, Kellyn has relied on the local leadership of the Lakeside community to understand what this watershed needs.  Read more of her reflections. https://lnkd.in/gWpcXDv8

We're Hiring! We're seeking a Senior Facilitator to project manage collaboratives, facilitate multi-stakeholder meetings, and help the organization identify and secure contracts for natural resource facilitation projects.  Application review begins 12/9/24, this position will be open until filled. https://lnkd.in/g-K7FHUx

Newport is the first city on the Oregon Coast to adopt a new estuary management plan in over 40 years. Willamette Partnership is proud to have supported the community, City of Toledo, Lincoln County, and partners in this effort to update the Yaquina Bay Estuary Management Plan. Learn more on OPB's Think Out Loud. https://lnkd.in/gHWm_VPt

One of the things we're most proud of at Willamette Partnership is where we work. We build authentic relationships in the communities we work with because we genuinely believe in the goodness of people and the shared values we all hold. As part of our "Our Values" series marking the celebration of our 20th anniversary, Barton Robison explains why our value to "trust in our ability to find common ground" resonates with him. https://lnkd.in/geTnk6Qc

Today marks our 20th Anniversary Celebration! And to add to the many reasons we're celebrating, Willamette Partnership has been ranked 3rd in the Oregon Business 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon 2024! We're honored! https://lnkd.in/gX8JNdJf