In 2008, OCF created the Regional Action Initiative to involve citizens in identifying and solving local problems. 

As a first step, RAI Committees were formed to represent each of the state’s eight regions: Central Oregon, North Coast, South Coast, Eastern Oregon, Northern Willamette Valley, Metropolitan Portland, Southern Oregon and Southern Willamette Valley. In each region, the RAI is led by members of the local OCF Leadership Council. These volunteers provide local information to the OCF board of directors. 

Working with a special, one-time allocation of $1 million per region, OCF volunteers have taken civic engagement to a new level. Each RAI Committee reviewed data about its region, conducted community interviews and forums, and studied successful strategies for change. Each group reached consensus on an issue and is now working on solutions.