Renewing the Commitment: MACG Leaders Unite to Secure a Thriving Future

Today, the dedicated leaders of the Metropolitan Alliance for the Common Good (MACG) in Portland, OR, came together in a powerful demonstration of commitment and solidarity. The board, strategy team, and team co-chairs gathered to reaffirm their dedication to building and securing MACG for the long term. This meeting was not just about strategy—it was about honoring the deep sense of purpose that drives this coalition forward.

Both new leaders and those who were there from MACG’s founding shared personal reflections on what the organization means to them. They spoke of the impact MACG has had on their lives and their communities, emphasizing how much they appreciate the hard work of every leader and, in particular, the unwavering dedication of their organizer, Sarah Strausbaugh. Their words were a testament to the strength and resilience of this coalition, built through years of grassroots organizing and collective action.

MACG Organizer Sarah Strausbaugh checks in with a table of leaders at a recent Delegates Assembly

Beyond celebrating their shared history, the leaders took decisive action to ensure a strong future for MACG. Recognizing the critical need for sustained organizing capacity, everyone present made concrete commitments to fundraising. Many contributed generous amounts immediately, demonstrating their belief in the organization’s mission and their personal investment in its success. A strategic plan was crafted to raise the necessary funds to secure the organizing position, ensuring MACG’s continued growth and effectiveness. This plan also laid the foundation for an ongoing, structured approach to fundraising that will sustain the organization in the years to come.

MACG Leader, Pat Christiansen

MACG is currently engaged in a listening campaign, a crucial step in its organizing process. Leaders are energized and motivated to complete the full campaign cycle and begin securing new victories for the community. Today’s meeting was a pivotal moment, reinforcing the organization’s collective power and strategic vision.

With renewed energy and a clear financial strategy, MACG is poised to build on its legacy of meaningful change. The commitment displayed today ensures that MACG will continue to be a force for justice, equity, and the common good in Portland for years to come.