Jared Vandeventer

About Jared Vandeventer

I build technology that supports the people who take care of our outdoor spaces.I’m the CEO of Trailfunds, a nonprofit platform that helps outdoor stewardship organizations engage their communities, streamline volunteer and project management, and raise funding more effectively. Trailfunds is used by trail alliances, conservation corps, stewardship nonprofits, and community organizations working across Colorado and beyond.I’m also the Founder of Ecolink, the technology company that develops the infrastructure Trailfunds runs on. Ecolink builds scalable tools for nonprofit operations, geospatial data management, stewardship reporting, and long-term impact tracking. Over time, Ecolink will support a wider range of environmental organizations, offering modern software where legacy tools fall short.My work sits at the intersection of: • Outdoor recreation & conservation • Nonprofit operations & digital transformation • Geospatial technology & stewardship reporting • Public funding, grants, and collaborative partnerships • Community engagement & volunteer mobilizationAcross both organizations, the mission is the same:Make it easier for the people who care for our lands, waters, and trails to do their best work.If you’re working on outdoor stewardship, conservation finance, digital infrastructure for nonprofits, or collaborative public–private partnerships — I’d love to connect.

Experience

1. CEO & Founder

   Trailfunds

   Mar 2024 — Present

   Trailfunds is a one-stop digital stewardship platform for trail users and the organizations that care for public lands. I lead the organization’s mission, partnerships, and strategic growth while overseeing the development of tools that help outdoor nonprofits engage supporters, streamline operations, and demonstrate the real-world impact of their work.Core responsibilities:• Building a nationwide network of trail and stewardship organizations• Leading partnerships, fundraising strategy, and community growth• Guiding the product vision for user engagement, donations, and volunteer participation• Expanding geospatial mapping and trail-work reporting so users can see where stewardship happens• Supporting partner organizations with onboarding, marketing, and operational toolingTrailfunds exists to make stewardship more visible, more fundable, and more scalable across the outdoor community.