Local Happenings
SPOON Offers Shared Office Space
Recent times have changed how and where we all work, and this is certainly true for the team at SPOON. Part of our team remains virtual and part lives in Portland. We love our office and don’t want to give it up, but we are looking for a friend or organization who may want to co-share our space.
2022 Annual GlobalPDX Conference
Our 5th Annual Conference brings together 200+ Oregon-based professionals to connect, share, and grow - inspiring new ideas, igniting collaborations, and creating lasting global impact.
Local professionals from every field of world betterment will explore the next global disruption of our time. This full-day event hosts expert speakers, networking opportunities, and curated panels—convening the prominent changemakers of Oregon.
GLOBALPDX BOARD ACCEPTING APPLICANTS
We are looking to grow and expand our impact and reach by welcoming new members to our GlobalPDX Advisory Board. As a highly unique “glocal” organization, we expect Advisory Board Members to reflect broad global diversity in all its facets and fascinations, guiding our purpose and impact in Oregon and beyond!
Join a community that cares:
Our History
In 1996 Irene Tinker began "Dev Drinks", an informal global development group in her home. It was in these meetings, over micro brews and shared philosophy, that GlobalPDX was born. In 2012 Green Empowerment helped transform these informal gatherings into strategic networking events for the global development community. In 2017 Portland State University took GlobalPDX to the next level by developing a framework for GlobalPDX to support local academic pursuits and organizations around Oregon. Ever since GlobalPDX has focused on elevating the impact of globally conscious organizations and amplifying the voices of the passionate individuals of Portland.
A big thanks to our founding Steering Committee Member Organizations who continue to guide the development of GlobalPDX.
Membership Benefits
Whether your organization has one employee or 1000, you identify as a start-up or a seasoned organization, or are seeking a new network, we have something for you...
- Small INGOs & social enterprises | Promotion to the community and funders, training and shared resources, networking with other organizations, and advertising job, internship or volunteer positions.
- Large INGOs | GlobalPDX will promote your organization, help recruit talented Fellows and employees, and connect you to academic institutions. We will promote high value partnerships with other members on proposals.
- Academic institutions | GlobalPDX is committed to enabling academic programs to connect with practitioners in the field. In addition, we promote your institution, help publicize your research, and assist in placing your students into fellowships and internships.
- Businesses & BCorps Organizations | Direct access to organizations to partner with or sponsor. Promotion of your brand to socially conscience and internationally minded groups.
- Foundations & Funders | Foster partnerships, become a thought-leader in the field, and support meaningful international development projects. GlobalPDX can help ensure that you are supporting meaningful and impactful projects and partners.