About Seeding Justice
What is Seeding Justice?
Seeding Justice is Oregon's leading funder of social change organizing. The organization began on the banks of the McKenzie River in Eugene, Oregon, in 1976 — "with a revolutionary idea: that activists, philanthropists, and those working in community should decide, together, how to use their inherited wealth to make an impact on the root causes of social inequity and environmental degradation." That gathering grew into MRG Foundation (McKenzie River Gathering), and in 2021 the organization renamed itself Seeding Justice "to better reflect our mission and work."
Today, Seeding Justice "funds grassroots movements working to overcome injustices that have harmed our communities and planet for far too long. We support emerging organizations and change makers on the frontlines fighting for social, racial gender, disability, economic, and environmental justice." Programs include the Center for Social Justice, Donor-In-Movement Funds, the Oregon Community Climate Investment (OCCI) Fund, and the Reproductive Health Equity Fund. The organization is a 501(c)(3) with EIN 93-0691187 and runs an annual Day of Giving on May 13.
Where will I work?
Seeding Justice is headquartered at the Center for Social Justice, 510 SW 3rd Ave, Suite 300, Portland, Oregon 97204 — a downtown Portland location at the heart of Oregon's nonprofit and social-justice community. The team works remotely with flexible arrangements, with Oregon-based staff coming together as needed for collaboration. Phone: 503-289-1517 · [email protected].
What is the Seeding Justice team like?
The team of 14 is led by Executive Director Se-ah-dom Edmo, supported by Chief of Staff Amanda Whalen, Interim Director of Communications & Public Affairs Joe Becker, Senior Advisor for Strategic Initiatives Shona Carter, Finance and Operations Director Sandee Huang, Director of Programs Violeta Rubiani, Director of Development Mike Moran, General Manager Gregery Lee, and HR & Operations Manager Rochelle Zirdum. Programs Coordinators Angelie and Kathleen Saelor work alongside Accounting Manager Amanda Riley, Development Support Manager Amber Rowland, and Executive Assistant + Board Liaison Ray Seed.
The team describes its diversity explicitly: "We're queer, straight, and bisexual. We're Black, Indigenous, Latine, Asian, Asian American, and White. We're U.S. born and immigrants. We're in our 30s, 40s and 50s. We are parents of humans, plants, and animals. We've got master's degrees (and student debt) and are proud college dropouts. We're neurodivergent and neurotypical."
Work-Life Balance
Seeding Justice operates a permanent 4-day work week at 32 hours per week with full pay — published on the 4 Day Week Foundation directory. This aligns with the organization's values of Community, Confidence, Justice, Transformation and Accountability, which emphasise sustainable practice and rejecting "extractive" status-quo models.
Perks and Benefits
- Permanent 4-day work week (32 hours per week, full pay)
- Hybrid remote-friendly work environment for Oregon-based staff
- Mission-aligned work funding grassroots social-justice movements
- Small, values-driven team with explicit commitment to diverse identities and lived experiences