How We Work With Organizations
Portland Digital Corps exists to help public interest organizations get unstuck. We partner with nonprofits, local agencies, and community groups to scope and ship focused digital work—quickly, collaboratively, and without red tape.
This isn’t consulting. It’s not grant-funded. It’s skilled technologists showing up to use their time and talents for the public good.
Here’s how we approach each project:
- We scope clearly. Projects are small by design—problems that can be understood and addressed in 4–8 weeks.
- We work with you. This is participatory, not prescriptive. You help shape the solution. We handle the implementation.
- We aim for impact. We focus on digital fixes and improvements that remove friction, improve access, or unblock your work.
Whether you need help fixing a tool, exploring a new idea, or simply understanding where to begin—submit your project. If it’s a good fit, we’ll be in touch.
How We Can Help
Types of Projects
- Website improvements - fixing broken elements, improving accessibility
- Form optimization - streamlining application or signup processes
- Simple tech implementations - connecting systems, automating repetitive tasks
- User research - understanding how people use your services
What Makes a Good Project
- Clear scope - specific challenges we can address in 4-8 weeks
- Available point person - someone from your org who can answer questions
- Meaningful impact - something that truly helps your mission
- Long-term value - solution you can maintain after we're done
What We Need From You
Your Commitments
- Timely communication - responding to questions within 1-2 business days
- Decision-making authority - access to someone who can make project decisions
- Content and assets - providing text, images, and access needed for the project
- Respect for scope - understanding the limitations of volunteer projects
Our Limitations
- No ongoing maintenance - we help build it, but can't run it for you
- No marketing or fundraising - we focus on digital tools, not campaigns
- No full website redesigns - we target specific improvements
- No large-scale development - we focus on targeted solutions
Interested in Working With Us?
We’re always looking for mission-driven organizations who could use a hand. If your nonprofit, community org, or public interest team has a digital project & strategy engagement you’d like support with, please let us know.
Just send us an email with a little bit about who you are and what you’re working on. We’ll follow up with some questions and see if it’s a good fit for one of our upcoming sprints.
Email us at info@digitalcorpspdx.org
We prioritize organizations in the Portland metro area but if you're in Oregon or SW Washington, please reach out and we'll try to help if it makes sense.