Support our work
Defend the Rogue Valley.
Your gift powers the only nonprofit dedicated to protecting southern Oregon's farms, forests, and rural communities through advocacy, education, and legal action.
Where your gift goes
Three programs. One mission.
We monitor and respond to county land use decisions across the Rogue Valley, making sure the public has a seat at the table.
Track planning commission decisions in Jackson and Josephine counties
Submit public comment on development proposals
Represent residents at hearings
Coordinate with regional partners on cross-county issues
We translate complex land use law into clear, actionable guidance — so engaging your local process doesn't require a law degree.
Plain-language explainers on Oregon's land use system
Workshops for residents and stakeholders
How-to guides for engaging local processes
Quarterly newsletter and policy updates
When negotiation isn't enough, we go to court — defending Oregon's land use protections and building case law that secures the valley for the long haul.
Litigation against unlawful development approvals
Appeals before LUBA and Oregon courts
Counsel for community-led legal challenges
Cumulative case law that protects the valley long-term
Choose how you give.
Every contribution stays local — funding the people, research, and legal work that defend the valley.
Sustaining supporter keeps, policy updates, and member network running.
Advocate — funds research and monitoring on county planning decisions.
Champion — supports community organizing on major development proposals.
Common questions
Questions about giving.
Quick answers to the things people ask most. Don't see what you need? Email [email protected] and we'll get back to you.
Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes. Rogue Advocates is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, so your contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law. We send a written acknowledgment for your records.
How do I make a recurring gift?
Choose the monthly option at checkout. Recurring gifts are the most reliable way to support our work — they let us plan ahead instead of scrambling each year.
Can I send a check?
Mail it to Rogue Advocates, P.O. Box 624, Ashland, OR 97520. Make checks payable to Rogue Advocates.
Where does my money go?
Directly into local advocacy, education, and legal work in the Rogue Valley. We are a small, lean operation — there is no large overhead between your gift and the work it funds.
Join the fight
Help us defend what makes the Rogue Valley worth calling home.
Your voice and your support make this work possible.