Evergreen Produce Connection
Rebuilding Governance and Growing Institutional Funding After a Board Dissolution
Case Summary – Evergreen Produce Connection
Stepped into the Executive Director role after the prior board dissolved, with continued operation and funding both at risk. Maintained uninterrupted service throughout the transition while rebuilding the board through a formal reconstitution process. State grant funding has stayed current and in good standing for four consecutive years, with the most recent renewal approximately 33 percent larger than the prior cycle. The organization has raised $660,000 since 2023.
Columbia Basin Bulletin
Rebuilding a Legacy Regional Outlet’s Revenue Model While Preserving Editorial Independence
Case Summary – Columbia Basin Bulletin
Acquired the outlet in 2022 as a nonprofit publication under Earthwise Knowledge Initiative. Replaced a single flat institutional subscription rate with a tiered pricing structure reflecting actual willingness and ability to pay across corporate, government, tribal and nonprofit, and individual subscribers. Rebuilt the subscriber database and billing infrastructure and directly renegotiated pricing with existing institutional subscribers.