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Q: What is the length of a SINE membership

Growth is a process; real change takes time. Once fully oriented as a SINE Member, you will begin a 1 year Mentoring Circle experience. (See time commitment question.) Over your first 12 months as a SINE Member, if you put in the effort, you will set strong foundations to reach your long-term goals. After the first year, SINE Members are asked to stay engaged by attending quarterly events and providing updates on their progress through surveys/reporting. There will also be other optional ways to engage in overtime based on identified needs. We will keep up with you and support you as you reach the next stages of your wealth building and leadership journey. If you tap in, the SINE community will walk alongside you as you progress in your professional and wealth building journey for years to come. We’re all in.

Q: What does it cost to participate in SINE?

There is no cost to apply. We do not charge a membership fee; what it takes to be a member is your time and energy. This includes honoring your commitments, such as attending circle meetings, participating in discussions, and being an active part of the community.

Q: Can out-of-state folx participate?

Our desire is to build a network of leaders who have a strong connection to the region; leaders who see themselves making this the place to build a career and participate in the community. As such, we currently accept applicants who have a significant connection to Oregon or Southwest Washington (such as they are from/grew up in; and/or attend(ed) high school/college in Oregon/SW Washington). We want to ensure that the leaders of Oregon and Southwest Washington reflect the people who live here. SINE is an initiative of Oregon-based nonprofit The Contingent .

Q: Are all members from the Portland area?

No; but all Members have a strong connection to Oregon or Southwest Washington. Our vision is to see today’s college graduates of color and low-income rural graduates close current income and wealth gaps and increase wealth and social mobility so that Oregon and SW Washington’s community leaders reflect our region’s growing and diversifying population.