Join Our Board

FACT Oregon is actively seeking passionate Oregon and SW Washington residents to join its Board of Directors. We are looking for dynamic individuals who will champion our mission and contribute to building the capacity to serve more families across the state.

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About FACT Oregon

FACT Oregon empowers families and youth to navigate and advocate for the supports and opportunities people with disabilities need to thrive at home, in school, and in community. Peer-delivered services are free for families and include a Support Line, trainings, resources, outreach, and advocacy. Since 2012-13, FACT has served as Oregon’s state and federally designated Parent Training and Information Center for Special Education. FACT Oregon works toward a future in which communities are accessible and inclusive and where the self-determination of people with disabilities is assured.

To express interest, please complete our Board Interest Form below.

Express Interest in Serving

Skills/Expertise/Interest

We are specifically interested in individuals with skills, expertise, or interest in areas such as:

  • Accounting/Finance

  • Marketing/Advertising

  • Fundraising

  • Legal

  • Education

  • Legislative Policy/Advocacy

  • Medical Management and Care

  • Early Childhood/Early Learning

  • Family Support

  • Networking and Community Development

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Expectations of Board Members:

  • Commit to a three (3)-year term with the opportunity to renew for up to two (2) additional terms.

  • Prepare for and attend bi-monthly board meetings and occasional special meetings (remote/possibility of in-person).

  • Prepare for and attend monthly meetings on at least one committee or advisory group (remote/possibility of in-person).

  • Make an annual financial contribution at a level meaningful to you.

  • Actively support the organization’s fundraising events and giving campaigns, which may include (but is not limited to) securing sponsorships or auction items, buying event tickets, promoting fundraising pages for special giving campaigns, and supporting and/or participating in donor cultivation, solicitation, and/or thank-you activities.

    If you have questions about any of these expectations, please reach out to the Board President at boardpresident@factoregon.org.

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Express your interest in serving on FACT Oregon’s Board of Directors today!