Collective Agency

The "Collective Agency" coordinating group practices open book management, educating members and supporters about all expense and revenue estimates, and all money-in money-out, along with education about what the numbers mean. Members have paid the rent, own the furniture, and have a constitution. Paid members include Lindsay Hill and Nita Hill, ex... ecutive coaches for nonprofit boards, along with software developers, consultants, and conference organizers. Paid meetings include photographers who like the natural light, brick walls and Herman Miller chairs. Portland's biggest footwear apparel and software companies, along with local startups, have had team-building meetings there. Fitzhugh Ryland, a coordinating member, has artwork up. Mondays 9-5 are the best days to come for the first time. Bring a laptop, write, draw, or have a discussion.Read More