Foundations for a Better Oregon
Our Vision
We envision a better Oregon that hears, values, and cares for every child. Communities, policymakers, system leaders, and philanthropy forge networks of trust, honor Oregon’s complexity, and move as one to remedy the historical and emerging injustices facing children. Public systems authentically engage families and communities in design and decision-making to uphold our collective commitment to children. Together, Oregonians nurture children’s learning, aspirations, and humanity, and every child knows that they belong.
FOUNDATIONS FOR A BETTER OREGON IS HIRING
Policy and Advocacy Director
Leading FBO’s policy and advocacy portfolio, this position calls for an adaptable and resourceful thinker and doer who can help us constructively question and reimagine policies and practices impacting Oregon children.
Policy And Communications Associate
Supporting our policy, advocacy, and communications strategies, this position calls for a passionate and nimble problem solver who can help FBO's network of partners engage in state-level advocacy and move ideas into action.
ADVANCING OREGON’S COMMITMENT TO EVERY CHILD
From K-12 funding transparency to student safety and belonging, we break down what happened and what comes next for Oregon public education policy.
In The Oregonian, FBO's Whitney Grubbs explains how fixing Oregon's Quality Education Model can help make sure state dollars improve public schools for all Oregon students.
FBO joins over 20 community partners and nearly 30 bipartisan legislative sponsors to champion House Bill 4082 for Oregon children.
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: 2023 FBO LEGISLATIVE SUMMIT
What We Do
FBO is demystifying complex systems and elevating community-driven solutions to disrupt the historical and emerging injustices facing Oregon children and families.
Who We Are
At Foundations for a Better Oregon (FBO), we are fervent believers in Oregon’s children, families, and communities. We are conveners, researchers, advocates, and storytellers. And we are systems thinkers and bridge builders, reimagining how Oregon supports every child to learn, grow, and thrive.
What We Believe
We believe Oregon’s children are a shared responsibility. FBO's values, theory of change, and partnerships drive our work to ensure Oregon lives up to this sacred responsibility.
Our Strategic Priorities
Community Data, Research, and Story Inform Solutions
To hold systems accountable, Oregon communities—especially those historically erased in “official” data—need meaningful opportunities to shape research, share stories, and inform solutions.
Investment in Education Is Equitable & Coherent
To support every child to learn, grow, and thrive, Oregon’s investment in public education has to be equitable, sustainable, transparent, coherent, and accountable—especially for historically underserved children.
Decision-Making Is Inclusive & Participatory
To solve complex problems, authentic community engagement is vital—and in a healthy democracy, it requires so much more than a town hall meeting.
Acknowledging Native Land, Lives, and Ways of Knowing
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