We are a Member Led and Member Supported Nonprofit Organization

City Club of Portland is a 501(c)(3) membership organization. Our members elect a Board of Governors, which serves as the steward of our mission and values. Staff support the board and members by ensuring smooth operations, communications, and coordination.

Civic Education, Engagement, and Action

The City Club of Portland was founded in 1916 with the mission to inform our members and the community in public matters and to arouse in them a realization of the obligations of citizenship. We are one of the oldest civic organizations in Oregon.

Our Latest News, Events, and Updates

Post-Election Member and Community Gathering

City Club members and the community gathered on November 13 to celebrate the civic engagement surrounding Portland’s first ranked-choice voting elections. We reflected on the active participation of community members, candidates, and voters who shared information about the new voting system to help ensure a successful election season. Continue reading→