Digital help from technologists.

Portland Digital Corps is a grassroots volunteer project connecting tech professionals with local nonprofits to fix what’s broken, build what’s missing, and ship what matters.

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How It Works

1. Identify the need

We scope bite-sized projects with clear deliverables that can ship in weeks, not months.

2. Build expert teams

Designers, developers, and PMs form cross-functional teams matched to project needs.

3. Ship real solutions

No endless meetings. No vague promises. Just focused work that delivers results.

Our Process

1. Submit Interest

Organizations submit projects. Volunteers apply to join the corps.

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We review submissions to find projects that align with our volunteer skills and timeline.

For promising matches, we'll reach out to schedule an initial call to learn more about your needs.

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2. Initial Conversation

We discuss your project, timeline, and expectations.

3. Project Scoping

Our team evaluates what's achievable in 4-8 weeks and develops a recommendation.

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Once we understand the challenge, we'll map out what we can realistically accomplish.

If you accept our recommendation, we'll formalize with a simple agreement outlining deliverables and timeline.

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4. Project Plan

We'll create a clear roadmap with milestones and responsibilities.

5. Collaborative Work

We meet 1-2 times weekly to review progress and gather feedback.

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This is a partnership — we'll need your active participation throughout the process.

We deliver the completed project, provide documentation, and ensure you know how to maintain it.

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6. Project Delivery

You receive the completed solution, documentation, and any training needed.

For Organizations

We help nonprofits, government entities, and community groups with digital projects that have been stuck on the back burner.

What we can help with:

  • Fixing broken websites and forms
  • Making digital tools more usable
  • Creating simple tools for specific needs
  • Digital accessibility improvements
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What we don't do:

  • Ongoing maintenance or hosting
  • Marketing, branding, or fundraising
  • Full website redesigns or rebuilds
  • Enterprise-scale software development

Not sure if your project is a good fit? Come to our info session or submit your idea anyway – we're happy to help you figure it out.

Ready to make an impact?

This isn't just volunteering—it's a chance to build your portfolio, connect with others, and create real value for Portland organizations.

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Projects run in short sprints. You'll work on real problems, build your portfolio, and connect with other civic-minded professionals.

Why This Matters

For Tech Professionals

Job searching is broken. Endlessly revising portfolios and chasing interviews is exhausting. This is a chance to:

  • Work on structured projects with clear deliverables
  • Break out of isolation and build local connections
  • Add meaningful work to your portfolio

For Organizations

Digital infrastructure is increasingly critical, but many orgs lack the resources to address it. This is a chance to:

  • Tackle specific digital challenges that are stuck
  • Work with skilled professionals who understand technology
  • Improve the digital experience for the communities you serve