We need your support to meet our goals of empowering voters and defending democracy!

Your donation supports the work of our volunteers, pay for an office, and pay the costs of producing our programs and publications. Because a lot of the League’s work is done by volunteers, every dollar in your donation goes a long way to helping voters and improving our communities.

Support Us Now!

  • Give Now: A gift right now of any amount
      • Mail a check and complete this form about your donation for the LWVPDX Education Fund or LWVPDX (advocacy). Please mail the form and your check to LWV of Portland, PO Box 3491, Portland, OR 97208-3491.
      • Make an online donation of $5 or more – one time or monthly:
Tax-deductible Education Fund donation for voter service & community education. The tax ID number for the League of Women Voters Education Fund is: 93-0852758.

Advocacy Fund donation for our work to improve government policies

  • Give Stock: You may also be able to make a gift of appreciated stock, a gift from your IRA, or a gift from your donor-advised fund. Contact development@lwvpdx.org to learn more.
  • Employer Matches: Ask your employer to match your contribution. Double your impact! If you work for, or are retired from, one of the many companies with a matching gift plan, your contribution to the League of Women Voters of Portland can have twice the impact. Your employer will match your gift dollar for dollar— at no cost to you. (Some companies even double or triple the amount of your gift.) Please inquire at your company. Then let us know to expect a matching donation by emailing development@lwvpdx.org.
  • Join us: Become an LWVPDX member by joining online. (For instructions for joining by mail click “Join or Renew” here.)
  • Give a Membership: Give a special voter in your life a gift membership in LWVPDX. Membership is open to anyone 16 or older. Student memberships are just $20. Please provide the contact information (email, phone and address) for your gift recipient.
  • Legacy Gifts: Keep us in mind for the future with a legacy gift
    • A Planned Gift from Your IRA
    • A Bequest from Your Will or Trust
    • A Beneficiary Designation from Your Insurance Policy
    • A Gift from Your Donor-Advised Fund

What we do – thanks to you

All year long, the LWVPDX works on issues that affect the livability of our communities. We serve the people of Multnomah County through our in-depth studies of issues, recorded panel discussions, voter service, and advocacy.

With your support, LWVPDX will continue to be strong into the future, shaping a world where people’s votes and voices matter.

Thank you to our  donors!

See our list of 2023-24 donors

We are grateful for the support of many individual donors and our  corporate and foundation donors, including the Carol & Velma Saling Foundation, the Wyss Foundation, the JWHands Foundation,  Vernier Science Education,  MetroEast Community Media, Hennebery Eddy Architects, Kroger, the Edward and Helen Oppenheimer Foundation, Paloma Clothing, and The Wihtol Family Charitable Fund.

VIEW OUR 1-MINUTE HOLIDAY VIDEO WITH AN OVERVIEW OF HOW THE LWVPDX WORKS FOR DEMOCRACY AND OUR WISHES FOR YOU IN 2024!.

VIEW OUR  5-MINUTE 100TH ANNIVERSARY VIDEO TO LEARN HOW WE HAVE HELPED MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE IN OREGON IN THE PAST.  AND HOW WE ARE READY TO CONTINUE “CREATING A MORE PERFECT DEMOCRACY.”