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We are com­mit­ted to giv­ing back to the com­mu­ni­ties we live and work in with time, strate­gic think­ing, and sup­port for our
non­prof­it partners.

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Community Is Core to Our Culture

Serving our local communities has been a focus since our founding. This commitment to community and corporate responsibility reflects the shared values of our employees. Through our Uplift program, our people can do good work in their communities and make a lasting impact by leveraging their business acumen and problem-solving skills to support nonprofit partners. We uplift organizations through pro bono strategy, professional development, and direct service.

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Partnering in Our Communities

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Building a better future.

We live in the communities we work in. This local model means we have a vested interest in the well-being of our community and our neighbors. In each of our local offices, we nurture ongoing relationships with local nonprofits to build a better future together for our communities.

How to partner with Uplift.

We’re honored to be able to offer pro bono services, volunteer hours, and financial sponsorship to nonprofits in our local communities. If you’re a nonprofit seeking service or financial support, you must meet the following requirements.

Partnership Requirements:

  • Organization has tax-exempt status under IRS section 501(c)(3) and has a location or offers services near a Propeller office.
  • Organization does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnic or national origin, religious affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, gender, or any other factors protected by federal, state, or local law.
  • Organization’s primary purpose is non-religious and non-political and is not a government entity or public higher education institution.

Unleash the power of people.

We’re always seeking ways to engage with our local communities. Whether you need help solving a complex problem with pro bono project support, seek volunteers for a project or event, or would benefit from brief mentorship — the Uplift team is devoted to supporting our communities. Learn more about our pro bono application process here. 

Uplift Impact in 2024

Each year, Uplift connects Propeller’s people and expertise with nonprofits and community-based organizations to help move their missions forward. In 2024, we deepened that commitment by delivering hands-on support, meaningful knowledge sharing, and real momentum for impact.

1,107
Total Propeller hours donated
5
professional development workshops delivered
19
pro bono engagements with nonprofits and social impact organizations
$213,000
in consulting services, direct service, and giving
Bryan Martin

"Propeller helped us set up a suite of new evaluation tools so we can better capture the impact the program has on the students and the value teachers find in the program each year. They organized a great process for capturing the questions we wanted answered and were receptive to building a tool that worked for the Foundation and the school district. They are great partners and I look forward to being able to work with them again!"

Bryan Martin

Executive Director, Outdoor Lab Foundation

Bo An Lu

"I am grateful for working at Propeller where the uplifting of our local communities is not merely an afterthought, but an integral part of the firm's DNA."

Bo An Lu

Consultant

Campbell Glenn Garonzik

“The dashboard Propeller created would have probably taken us a year plus a TON of financial resources (which are tight in a nonprofit) to complete in any other circumstance. As a result, it simply wouldn't have happened. Instead, thanks to Propeller, we now have a professional, actionable tool that meaningfully elevates our work. We've historically collected a lot of data and done very little with it, but we can now truly assess our impact, make adjustments in response to said data, and tell our story with evidence to back it up. All those things are new to us and are all thanks to Uplift.”

Campbell Glenn Garonzik

Executive Director, Portland Tennis & Education

Keely Middleton

“Uplift gives our employees a chance to work outside the normal scope of client projects by helping local nonprofits. The problems our nonprofits face are large and complex, so by working on these pro bono projects we are not only able to help the nonprofit but able to flex and strengthen our own skills as consultants.”

Keely Middleton

People & Change Consultant Manager

Amy Weeden

"Our community efforts are 100% employee-led. When one person does a good thing, it is amazing. When individuals come together to solve some of our most fundamental problems as a community, it is even more powerful."

Amy Weeden

Co-founder & President

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Learn more about the pro bono application process.