Welcome to the 2022 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon, and congratulations to all the nonprofits that made it onto this year’s list.

The COVID-19 pandemic has continued to pose challenges for employers, with new variants continuing to emerge and surges continuing to sicken tens of thousands of people in the U.S. every day. The ongoing repercussions of the pandemic have created staffing challenges across a host of industries, including the nonprofit sector. Employers are in a tough position as they decide whether or not they want to reopen their offices to those who had previously worked remotely — and figuring out the best way to keep employees and the public safe amid shifting mandates and public health guidelines. Those employers that made the list were praised not just for providing competitive compensation and benefits, but for offering flexibility to employees juggling family responsibilities, health challenges and challenging workloads. More than one nonprofit on this list saw management — including CEOs — rolling up their sleeves to join frontline workers amid staff shortages due to high case counts.

This list showcases organizations that have committed to best-in-class workplace practices and is based on scoring of surveys sent to the employees themselves. Scores are based on a total of 700, with employees rating their satisfaction with five features of the workplace: work environment; management and communication; mission and goals; career development and learning; and benefits and compensation.

Participating nonprofits are also independently scored based on the benefits they provide, as well as the percentage of employees who took the survey. You can learn more about the methodology at OregonBusiness.com.

Congratulations again to all organizations who made the list!

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1 Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon

Location: Portland
mhaoforegon.org
Oregon employees: 80 | Score: 597.02

“We are a team of people helping other people through our lived experience,” writes one employee of this mental health nonprofit. “It is clear by speaking with anyone that works for MHAAO that the main objective is peer driven, strengths based and through a peer-focused lens. We're seeing who we can help and how we can help — how we can advocate for our peers and they learn how to advocate for themselves. I believe the staff represents and aligns with the organization's mission and purpose.”

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2 Urban League of Portland

Location: Portland
ulpdx.org
Oregon employees: 107 | Score: 592.23

This organization works to achieve equality in education, employment, health, economic security and quality of life for African Americans and others. Employees praised its flexibility, great benefits, mission, co-workers and opportunities for professional development. “This is the first time I have worked for an organization that really sticks to the mission. I appreciate the focus,” one employee writes.

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3 The DPI Group

Location: Portland
thedpigroup.com
Oregon employees: 66 | Score: 584.09

This organization identifies and creates job opportunities for individuals who have disabilities and other barriers to employment. “The DPI Group still has a very entrepreneurial vibe, despite being 50+ years old,” one employee writes, adding that the organization is willing to experiment with new policies and pivot if they aren’t working. “There is a nimbleness to this organization that is refreshing.”

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4 Pathway Enterprises

Location: Medford
pathway-inc.org
Oregon employees: 150 | Score: 581.97

Pathway Enterprises is dedicated to ensuring adults with disabilities have opportunities to live, work and recreate in their communities. It offers 100% paid benefits for children, 100% paid insurance to all employees working 30 hours per week or more, and 100% paid medical transport memberships for all employees. Employees praised the camaraderie, including directors’ willingness to work in group homes during staffing shortages. “We all pitch in, even if it is not in our job description.”

Sponsored enhanced listing:

At Pathway Enterprises, Inc. we support individuals who experience disability to have fuller lives in the community. This award is a reflection of the hard work and tenacity of each team member striving to do their best every day.

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5 Ronald McDonald House Charities of Oregon and SW Washington

Location: Portland
rmhcoregon.org
Oregon employees: 65 | Score: 581.85

“I love how diverse the employees are here at RMHC and how supportive everyone is,” writes one employee of this organization, which supports families of children undergoing medical care. “I've never worked in an environment where everyone says ‘Thank you’ constantly and makes you feel very appreciated and valued. It's a great feeling coming to work knowing people genuinely care about you.”

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6 Baker Charter Schools

Location: Clackamas
bakercharters.org
Oregon employees: 176 | Score: 581.80

The majority of staff at this online school are permitted to work from home. They also receive generous paid time off and a $2,000-per-year stipend for professional development. Staff praise the positive work culture and the school’s commitment to teachers and students. “Everyone has a voice. Administration is transparent and I never feel out of the loop. Decisions are made in the best interest of the institution as a whole and our students,” one employee writes.

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7 HIV Alliance

Location: Eugene
hivalliance.org
Oregon employees: 125 | Score: 578.72

“I truly feel like everyone here cares about the mission and the clients. I love that we all are trying our best and have the wellness of staff and clients in mind at all times. There's great teamwork and connection,” writes one employee of this Eugene-based organization that supports people living with HIV. Employees are eligible for several loan-repayment programs, including the Oregon Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program, the Oregon Provider Loan Repayment Program and the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Sponsored enhanced listing:

HIV Alliance supports individuals living with HIV/AIDS, prevents new infections, engages with our community and educates new generations about HIV. We are very proud of the hard work all our staff, volunteers, and board do to achieve these goals.

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8 Self Enhancement

Location: Portland
selfenhancement.org
Oregon employees: 150 | Score: 578.40

“The vibe here is one of the best I've ever seen. Management is always uplifting and encouraging us to be the best person we can be. We are even encouraged to speak up if there is a problem,” writes one employee of this youth-services nonprofit. “In our bimonthly meetings, management will get everyone involved by playing games, singing and dancing during parts of the meetings. For me, this is one of the most exciting places to work for.”

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9 Rogue Retreat

Location: Medford
rogueretreat.org
Oregon employees: 92 | Score: 578.10

“I love that Rogue Retreat is serving about 500 people daily, assisting them in climbing out of homelessness, with shelter and social services,” writes one employee of this homeless-services provider. “People get what they need:  mental health care, medical care, substance abuse help, or help with other issues that are standing in the way of their ability to care for themselves and their families. People are treated with kindness and respect, and often hired to work in the program after they are back on their feet.”

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10 Care Partners

Location: Portland
carepartnersor.org
Oregon employees: 51 | Score: 577.66

This provider of hospice and palliative care offers a professional development stipend, a weekly educational all-staff meeting, and has orchestrated out-of-state, full-time remote work with key staff members. New hires get sign-on bonuses, and those who recruit others to work fro the company get referral bonuses. The organization has a wellness program designed to recognize and celebrate staff for birthdays and general employee morale.

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11 Energy Trust of Oregon

Location: Portland
energytrust.org
Oregon employees: 113 | Score: 576.37

This nonprofit works with customers and communities to reduce costs and realize additional benefits by saving energy and using renewable resources. “Everyone here is extremely dedicated to our mission of clean energy for everyone,” one employee writes. “There is a strong commitment to continuous improvement — learning from our past mistakes and always striving to do better.”

Sponsored enhanced listing:

At Energy Trust, we help customers reduce costs and realize comfort, climate, and economic benefits by saving energy and using renewable resources. We’re honored to be recognized for our staff commitment to curiosity, listening, and working hard to find solutions.

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12 Homes for Good

Location: Eugene
homesforgood.org
Oregon employees: 106 | Score: 576.04

“Homes for Good is a leader in terms of compensation and benefits. For example, our retirement contribution is higher than any other employer in the area. Our agency also pays our entire benefits premium for the entire family,” writes one employee of this affordable-housing agency. Health insurance deductibles are also paid by the employer through a health-savings account, and the organization offers a 12% retirement-plan contribution starting at 17.33 hours per month. Homes for Good also offers staff events like yoga, agency-paid lunches and visits from Caesar the No-Drama Llama.

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13 Portland State University Foundation

Location: Portland
psuf.org
Oregon employees: 56 | Score: 573.03

“I believe that we go to work for a company with a mission that drives us, but we stay based on the people and management. PSUF hires well, trains well and empowers staff to be successful,” writes one employee of this foundation. Staff also praised the benefits package, which includes a 12% employer-paid 401(k), a medical plan with no out-of-pocket costs and 272 hours of PTO, not including holidays: “That’s so much PTO!”

Sponsored enhanced listing:

At the PSU Foundation, we believe that a PSU education can change lives and spark Oregon's bright future. Thank you to our employees, supporters and partners for all you do. You are making a profound difference where it matters most.

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14 Centro Cultural de Washington County

Location: Cornelius
centrocultural.org
Oregon employees: 74 | Score: 572.61

This organization provides a variety of services for Latino communities in Washington County. “This is the first organization in my work tenure where I have felt accepted as I show up...and that says a lot about how happy I am to be a part of an organization, that I can truly show up and not hide my hair, earrings, music, thought, food...my Latinidad,” one employee writes. “I can authentically be me and be understood and honored. I love Centro! It's my second home.”

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15 Capital Manor

Location: Salem
capitalmanor.com
Oregon employees: 256 | Score: 572.46

“I have never been so happy at a job as I am as an employee of Capital Manor,” writes one employee at this retirement community. “The attention, consideration, and importance of our residents and employees is paramount to the business. I love working for a non-profit where you see every day the investment made back into the business and constantly working toward making Capital Manor a better place for its residents as well as the employees.”

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16 Adelante Mujeres

Location: Forest Grove
adelantemujeres.org
Oregon employees: 94 | Score: 566.27

Adelante Mujeres provides holistic education and empowerment opportunities to low-income Latina women and their families, and offers a benefits package that includes 13 holidays; time off for volunteerism; one month to five weeks off for vacation; personal time off; sick time off; one month paid sabbatical; paid jury duty; paid bereavement; paid family leave, and medical, dental and vision insurance benefits paid in full for employees. The organization also offers an offsite co-working space and a robust professional benefits program.

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17 Southern Oregon Aspire

Location: Grants Pass
soaspire.org
Oregon employees: 130 | Score: 566.16

“I believe we have a common goal to help people live the best life possible,” writes one employee of this disability-services agency. “The administration looks out for staff, working for better wages and working along with staff when the need arises. They are willing to listen and do instead of just listening. They make me feel secure in an insecure world.” Another writes: “When your CEO rolls her sleeves up and works tirelessly side by side with her employees because of staff shortages resulting from COVID-19...it shows she gets it.”

Sponsored enhanced listing:

Southern Oregon Aspire believes all people should be seen for their abilities and should have the opportunity and freedom to choose the life they want to live. Our amazing team works hard to make that a reality for individuals with disabilities.

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18 Bridgeway Recovery Services

Location: Salem
bridgewayrecovery.com
Oregon employees: 112 | Score: 563.26

Employees praised this company’s diversity, flexibility and opportunities for training. “I always feel heard,” one employee writes. “We are making a difference in people's lives every single day. All supervisors in this company are absolutely approachable. I feel appreciated. Management is accepting and encourages individuality.” “I like the team spirit of Bridgeway. I appreciate how fellow staff have a passion for what they do and strive to meet both clients and fellow co-workers where they are,” writes another.

Sponsored enhanced listing:

Bridgeway Recovery Services is a new kind of healthcare organization providing addiction recovery, problem gambling treatment, mental health therapy, and primary medical care. Our mission is brought to life by a compassionate and trauma informed care team that truly believes recovery is possible. We are proud to be honored on the 100 Best Nonprofits list in Oregon.

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19 Rose Villa

Location: Portland
rosevilla.org
Oregon employees: 170 | Score: 560.94

Staff at this retirement community pay no out-of-pocket medical expenses and have 24/7 access to on-site wellness facilities, including a saline pool. “The entire team has done a tremendous job throughout the pandemic to keep the virus at bay. Every decision that has been made has been with both residents and staff in mind!” one employee writes. “I really appreciate that while everyone is expected to work hard, the management team takes the time to check in with employees on a regular basis to ensure everyone is doing well — both physically and mentally! Working at Rose Villa is not only satisfying, but it's also fun!”

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20 Exceed Enterprises

Location: Milwaukie
exceedoregon.com
Oregon employees: 80 | Score: 560.05

This disability-services organization provides “industry-leading benefits” including generous time off and fully paid medical and dental benefits. “[Exceed] is great because if you become familiar with the job at hand, the management supervisors will be overcome with happiness,” one employee writes.

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21 Metropolitan Family Service

Location: Portland
metfamily.org
Oregon employees: 116 | Score: 559.61

“They're working to be equitable and fair with pay, they have so many amazing programs that are all doing vital work in the community, they seem to be making an effort to be inclusive and fair to all groups,” writes one employee of this organization that works to address poverty and inequity.

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22 Independent Environments

Location: Eugene
happyhealthylives.org
Oregon employees: 90 | Score: 558.96

“This organization cares for all who work and for all the individuals we support,” says one employee of this disabilities-services provider. “We are allowed to be who we are as employees. Our administration is amazing at showing gratitude and appreciation to everyone who works here. IEI truly strives to help create and maintain happy healthy lives for every single person in its organization.”

Sponsored enhanced listing:

Our mission at Independent Environments, Inc. is to assist people with developmental disabilities to live happy and healthy lives. We are so grateful to be on the 100 Best list, and we couldn’t have done it without our incredible team!

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23 Logos Public Charter School

Location: Medford
logoscharter.com
Oregon employees: 88 | Score: 558.40

Teachers at Logos Public Charter School get to design their weekly schedule. “Everyone is kind and helpful. They truly believe in the mission of educating all kids and giving them what they need. I love that we offer more than education in food, technology resources and socialization,” one staff member writes.

Sponsored enhanced listing:

At Logos, we value collaboration, flexibility, and even passionate dialogue to create a positive culture for students and staff. They feel it when they walk in. That culture has helped us grow into the largest non-virtual charter school in Oregon.

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24 Community Vision

Location: Portland
cvision.org
Oregon employees: 123 | Score: 556.74

“Community Vision Inc. is a great organization because the mission of our team is to make Oregon a place where people with disabilities can live, work and thrive within the community,” one staff member writes. “Each employee is passionate about supporting others to succeed, which is inspiring and motivating. The overall workplace morale is high and encouraged to remain at the highest level so we can better serve supported individuals. Our leaders are focused, goal-oriented, empathetic, compassionate, and collaborative. Our team's communication skills are strong and this helps to create a positive workplace culture.”

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25 Camp Fire Columbia

Location: Portland
campfirecolumbia.org
Oregon employees: 104 | Score: 554.93

“Staff are encouraged and empowered to shape the progress of the organization. I feel a sense of ownership in my department's program because I was included in policy decisions,” says one employee of this youth-services nonprofit. “Campfire Columbia has been one of the best organizations I've ever worked for. They realize to attract and keep quality staff, they must strive to offer the best benefits package and environment to work in. The management team is always trying to be transparent and include staff in decisions that affect them,” writes another.

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TIE 26 Looking Glass Community Services

Location: Eugene
lookingglass.us
Oregon employees: 192 | Score: 552.45

Looking Glass Community Services offers an array of services to homeless youth and families in need of mental health and recovery support. “In my opinion it is one of the most, if not the most, important organization in Lane County. Youth have so little options, and it feels good to know that I am helping a population that needs it the most,” one employee writes. “We have a community-directed goal and exceed it. Our team is constantly striving to be better and never settles. We are inclusive, thoughtful, and take pride in our reputation and can back it up.”

Sponsored enhanced listing:

Looking Glass Community Services is honored to be included among the top 100 best nonprofits list. We greatly value our employees and their dedication to serving our most vulnerable community members each day – this award is representative of their passion.

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TIE 26 Family Building Blocks

Location: Salem
familybuildingblocks.org
Oregon employees: 123 | Score: 552.45

“We are true to our mission in ‘keeping children safe and families together,’” writes one employee of this family-services organization, which offers monthly staff appreciation for employees and holds two annual staff retreats dedicated to collaboration, team-building, training and activities. “There are growth opportunities for all, flexibility, connection to each other and the impact in the community.”

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28 Impact NW

Location: Portland
impactnw.org
Oregon employees: 217 | Score: 552.14

Employees at this social-services organization get four days of self-care leave and unlimited mental health counseling services that are 100% free to employees enrolled in the health plan. Employees also praised the flexibility and dedicated attention to diversity, equity and inclusion. “My team is fantastic. We have made our own little family within Impact. Also the communities that are allowed to be built with different committees for marginalized folks to also find more community.”

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29 Oregon Supported Living Program

Location: Eugene
oslp.org
Oregon employees: 195 | Score: 550.86

“We have amazing people within and working at OSLP, an agency supporting people experiencing intellectual and developmental disabilities,” one employee writes. “Every year I think that OSLP is deserving to be recognized for quality services. This year, however, is a year to remember. Many changes have occurred to continue to strive for excellence amidst fatigue from the past years of COVID-19. The staff have done an amazing job with complex challenges.”

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30 Meals on Wheels People

Location: Portland
mowp.org
Oregon employees: 121 | Score: 550.44

“The mission is incredible, and our organization is flexible, competent, and staff are fantastic. Management is thoughtful, generous, active in problem solving and driven to provide a balanced, safe, comfortable, equitable workplace to thrive in. This is the best workplace I've ever been in, I am so grateful,” writes one employee of Meals on Wheels People, which delivers meals to seniors isolated at home.

Sponsored enhanced listing:

At Meals on Wheels People, we believe the people are the most important part of our mission. We’re proud of being part of the 100 Best Nonprofits in Oregon.

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31 Lumina Hospice & Palliative Care

Location: Corvallis
luminahospice.org
Oregon employees: 51 | Score: 549.81

“At Lumina we are given the time and resources to truly provide great patient care,” one employee writes. “This is very unusual in the medical field, and I treasure the opportunities I have every day to spend time with patients, connect meaningfully with them about their illness and their needs, and then have the time to try to fill as many of their needs as possible. I know that we are improving our patients' and families' experiences of this difficult time in life. It means so much to know that I have been part of such a positive impact in a time of suffering.”

Sponsored enhanced listing:

At Lumina Hospice & Palliative Care, we take pride in going above and beyond as both a trusted healthcare provider and a community resource. Our staff give from the heart, providing clinically-excellent and compassionate end-of-life care.

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32 Willamette Family

Location: Eugene
wfts.org
Oregon employees: 218 | Score: 548.96

Willamette Family provides substance use care, mental health care, and primary care for all individuals and their families. Employees can access up to $1,000 of additional money through a family fund if they need it. “Management actually listens to their employees. Management continually has employees’ backs; they care and listen and will help in any way they can,” one employee writes.

Sponsored enhanced listing:

We provide compassionate, accessible, and effective substance use, mental health, and primary care for all individuals and their families to promote generational healing. Congratulations, Willamette Family!

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33 ALSO (Advocates for Life Skills and Opportunity)

Location: Portland
alsoweb.org
Oregon employees: 329 | Score: 546.47

“My organization is great because it is very inclusive as well as always offering help to others whether it be employees or individuals we work with. Everyone always seems happy and eager to work together to maintain success and help everyone around them maintain success. We are rewarded as a group for succeeding with trainings and growth,” writes one employee of this disabilities-services organization.

Sponsored enhanced listing:

Congratulations ALSO Advocates! Thank you for ensuring the full inclusion of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes, workplace, and community. ALSO Advocates are the backbone of integrative, community-based, and high-quality disability person-centered support services throughout nine Oregon counties.

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34 Living Opportunities

Location: Medford
livingopps.org
Oregon employees: 153 | Score: 546.04

“The pay is great and the management and admin care about not only the people we support but also the workers who work here. Staff is included in a lot of the decision-making,” writes one employee of this organization, which serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. “I love going to work each and every day to see all of the wonderful individuals that I support in their daily needs. It gives me so much pride to work side by side with members of the IDD community and watch them develop life skills and grow each and every day!”

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1 Western Energy Institute

Location: Portland
westernenergy.org
Oregon employees: 20 | Score: 630.30

“It really is an incredibly supportive and heartwarming place to work. The inter-generationally diverse staff facilitates this support and sense of family,” writes one worker at this regional association serving public and private electric and gas industry organizations. “Regardless of role, department, etc., every staff member is treated with mutual respect,” says another.

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2 Oregon Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation

Location: Portland
olshf.org
Oregon employees: 26 | Score: 619.83

Autonomy for workers, promotional opportunities, work-life balance and excellent health care are among the benefits cited by staffers of this nonprofit, which provides vision and hearing health care statewide. “I’m constantly inspired by the fun, supportive, intelligent and hardworking staff,” says an employee.

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3 B’nai B’rith Camp

Location: Portland
bbcamp.org
Oregon employees: 24 | Score: 611.98

“BB Camp strives to have top-notch and innovative programming while placing equal value on giving back to the communities we are located in and serve,” writes an employee of this Jewish summer camp. The organization offers free tuition to its employees sending their children to camp and encourages its workers to attend conferences and trainings at no cost to them.

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4 Creative Supports

Location: Medford
creativesupports.org
Oregon employees: 25 | Score: 609.04

Employees of this organization that assists people with intellectual and developmental disabilities praise its “true team mentality.” “The combination of stellar benefits (health care, PTO and retirement), a comfortable nondivisive workplace and meaningful work ensures that I will have no interest in leaving,” says a staffer. “I really enjoy the laughter in the hallways,” writes another.

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Creative Supports partners with people who experience Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to live in their own communities striving to live the life they want.

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5 Dougy Center: The National Grief Center for Children & Families

Location: Portland
dougy.org
Oregon employees: 22 | Score: 607.67

The list of benefits at this nonprofit that supports grieving children and families is impressive: unlimited vacation, virtual medical and mental health support, a dog-friendly office, licensure financial assistance, 15 days of flexible bereavement leave, mileage reimbursement for alternative transportation, "disconnect" days throughout the year offering staff paid time off to focus on self-care and more. “I can connect my daily work to supporting our mission and that fuels my ethics and motivation,” says a worker.

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6 Youth 71Five Ministries

Location: Medford
71five.org
Oregon employees: 26 | Score: 602.94

“We reach out to the youth in the community and give them trusting adults they can have in their lives,” writes a staffer at this Christian nonprofit for at-risk youth. Employees praise its nontoxic work environment, supportive staff and trainings throughout the year. “Management is excellent in all important areas, including being flexible with staff needs,” says one. “The culture is centered around building trusting relationships,” says another.

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7 Earth Advantage

Location: Portland
earthadvantage.org
Oregon employees: 27 | Score: 601.71

“Earth Advantage is dedicated to ensuring that affordable housing is healthy, sustainable and durable, and offers no-cost green home certifications to affordable-housing providers for their single-family housing projects,” writes an employee. The nonprofit "hires passionate employees and continuously encourages and fosters personal growth and learning,” says another, noting the organization’s high retention rates and commitment to a positive work-life balance. “Company staff are dedicated, smart and actually care about the planet and all humans that occupy and share it with us.”

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8 Children’s Center

Location: Oregon City
childrenscenter.cc
Oregon employees: 25 | Score: 599.89

This nonprofit works with the community to end child abuse and neglect through research-backed practices. “We do hard work, and everyone here genuinely cares for one another,” writes an employee. A dizzying array of perks offering support includes back-patio happy hours, a healing garden, monthly themed birthday celebrations, gratitude awards and a community care day — an organized half-day that focuses on all staff members’ well-being and self-care.

Sponsored enhanced listing:

Children’s Center provides assessment and treatment when there are concerns of child abuse/neglect and offers prevention training to our community.  We honor our staff’s significant contribution to the work we do and are proud to make the 100 Best list.

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9 Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon

Location: Portland
apano.org
Oregon employees: 33 | Score: 599.09

“The mission to elevate equity and social justice and develop leadership and community within the Asian Pacific Islander community is immensely needed,” writes an APANO employee. “I love the opportunity to grow and evolve as a person and in my career development," says another. “I am confident that my organization will support me … The director team is always actively working on improving work culture and is very thoughtful and intentional in next steps.”

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10 Blanchet House & Farm

Location: Portland
blanchethouse.org
Oregon employees: 24 | Score: 597.44

“The compassion and dignity that is shown toward everyone who comes to or walks through the doors is unlike anywhere else I've experienced,” says a staffer at this social-services organization that offers food, clothing and residential recovery programs in Portland’s Old Town and rural Yamhill County. Employees enjoy flex and hybrid remote/on-site work arrangements; free meals, beverages and a fitness room on-site; a cell phone stipend and mileage reimbursement; and a free membership at Portland’s Lan Su Garden.

Sponsored enhanced listing:

At Blanchet House and Blanchet Farm, we make a difference, one relationship at a time, through food, clothing, and shelter programs. Our compassionate staff serves everyone without judgment because they believe we all deserve dignity, hope, and community.

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11 Inclusion

Location: Portland
inclusioninc.org
Oregon employees: 25 | Score: 596.03

This support-services brokerage serving adults with developmental disabilities offers its employees "unlimited" PTO every year for vacation plus 80 hours of sick time, as well as 100%-company-paid health and dental coverage (including vision, mental, and alternative care) for both staffers and their dependents. Says an employee: “Between the healthy work environment and awesome benefits, it's hard to choose just one thing — or even a few things! Inclusion continues to strive to do better.”

Sponsored enhanced listing:

Thank you to all of our dedicated employees and community partners for helping make Inclusion Inc one of the best places to work in Oregon!

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12 Growing Gardens

Location: Portland
growing-gardens.org
Oregon employees: 27 | Score: 594.31

This nonprofit offers statewide programming to help grow food in schools, backyards and correctional facilities with the ultimate goal of cultivating healthy, equitable communities. “Opportunities to get involved in leadership and decision-making are always inclusive to the whole organization,” writes a staffer. “We don't just give lip service to social equity,” says another. “It is a central factor in every decision we make. We take trainings, read books, attend workshops, hold open discussions, hire a diverse staff, and align with diverse partners. We lead by example.”

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13 Klamath Hospice and Palliative Care

Location: Klamath Falls
klamathhospice.org
Oregon employees: 32 | Score: 591.63

“The time off, flexibility, compassion of management and lack of office politics are amazing,” says an employee of this end-of-life health care provider. Other benefits include staff and volunteer get-togethers and team-building activities; a full kitchen and gathering area for staff to cook for one another; a "kudos" board for recognizing good deeds; a park-like setting with walking paths and a water feature; and a quiet room with a massage chair.

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14 Crater Lake Academy

Location: Eagle Point
craterlakeacademy.org
Oregon employees: 31 | Score: 590.70

“CLA makes the extra effort to bring staffing at all levels into the vision and mission of the organization. The organization is people-centered and continues to provide an atmosphere that promotes personal wellness and growth while meeting the many demands of our institution,” says an employee of this K-12 charter school. “Staff feel like a family, very supportive of the children/families we serve,” writes another.

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15 MountainStar Family Relief Nursery

Location: Bend
mtstar.org
Oregon employees: 32 | Score: 590.39

This nonprofit, which provides services to help prevent child abuse and neglect among Central Oregon families, offers its staffers flexible schedules, remote and hybrid work opportunities, paid development training, a cell phone stipend and up to $250 reimbursement for wellness opportunities. “I enjoy doing work that is making the world a better place — especially for children,” says an employee. “I also really like my co-workers and our work culture.”

Sponsored enhanced listing:

MountainStar Family Relief Nursery’s mission is to prevent child abuse and neglect through therapeutic services that help vulnerable children and families succeed. Our employees are integral to our success; it is an honor to be on the 100 Best list.

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16 Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon

Location: Portland
mesopdx.org
Oregon employees: 33 | Score: 588.06

This nonprofit “serves members of diverse, multicultural, underserved communities; helps them to start up and to run their small businesses,” writes an employee, “and these owners are building our community as well.” Another staffer says the organization has great leadership and is well funded, with “a good reputation in the communities they serve, room for growth and promotion, better average pay than most nonprofits,” and offered remote work during the pandemic.

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17 Hearts With a Mission

Location: Medford
hwam.org
Oregon employees: 41 | Score: 584.95

This faith-based nonprofit provides services to at-risk youth and families in need. “Our staff really is a team!” exults an employee. “I think I speak for everyone at Hearts With a Mission when I say that this is an amazing place that is dedicated to making a positive difference among the youth we get to work with. I love my job!”

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18 Sponsors

Location: Eugene
sponsorsinc.org
Oregon employees: 47 | Score: 584.81

“Sponsors Inc. does a wonderful job at helping previously incarcerated people get into housing, employment and get their life back on the right track,” writes one worker. The organization provides excellent health/dental/vision/EAP plans to its employees and their dependents at no cost and, according to another employee, “continues to deliver crucial, trauma-informed services with compassion and sincerity. Residents are treated with dignity and respect.”

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19 Forth

Location: Portland
forthmobility.org
Oregon employees: 32 | Score: 584.32

“Supporting social and economic equity is baked into our programs as we strive to electrify transportation,” says an employee of this nonprofit promoting accessibility to clean mobility systems.  “We also have great benefits that support our health and our families' health at no cost to us, and a generous professional development budget,” says another.  “Then there is the way people treat each other — with respect, kindness and genuine care.”

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20 Rogue Valley Habitat for Humanity

Location: Medford
roguevalleyhabitat.org
Oregon employees: 20 | Score: 583.13

“Building homes for individuals and families who are struggling to get by is incredibly satisfying and world-changing!” writes one worker. According to another, the affordable-housing provider also offers “wonderful, caring people to work with” as well as “flexibility to take care of personal needs.” Paid health care and workplace flexibility during the pandemic also were touted by staffers.

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21 Ashland Supportive Housing and Community Outreach

Location: Ashland
ashlandash.org
Oregon employees: 29 | Score: 581.18

This nonprofit supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities is described by an employee as personable, flexible, supportive and solution oriented. “Each of us contributes to the mission every day in our own ways,” says another. “Some of us are great advocates, some of us are great activity planners, some of us are great cleaners and cooks. Each of us contribute our best skills and really care about the work we do.”

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22 Community Energy Project

Location: Portland
communityenergyproject.org
Oregon employees: 21 | Score: 578.43

Staff here really get behind their workplace’s mission statement: Everyone deserves a safe, healthy and efficient home, regardless of income. Says one, “I am grateful to work in a field where I genuinely feel like I have a purpose, am working toward a noble goal and am excited to go to work every day.” Another worker says, “I love the flexibility of scheduling, good vacation/sick time [and] acknowledgement for mental health needs.”

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23 Coastal Home Health & Hospice

Location: Brookings
coastalhhh.org
Oregon employees: 38 | Score: 578.14

“We make a normally very difficult time in lives a lot more comfortable,” says one staffer of this hospice and home health care provider. “Our nurses, therapists, aids, social workers all do the very best to engage our patients and their families in order to promote the best possible outcomes,” says another. “I am so proud to work for Coastal Home Health and Hospice!”

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24 New Buildings Institute

Location: Portland
newbuildings.org
Oregon employees: 20 | Score: 574.96

“Everyone at the organization has a strong adherence to our mission above all else. I think this has made us a national force for good, even given our small size,” says an employee of this green-building advocacy group. NBI offers remote work, flexible holidays, paid professional development opportunities, professional dues reimbursement and paid parental leave.

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25 Greenhill Humane Society

Location: Eugene
green-hill.org
Oregon employees: 48 | Score: 573.36

This nonprofit provides care and shelter for animals, support and resources for people, and education to promote the humane treatment of animals. “Our organization is very inclusive and is filled with amazing people,” says one worker. “We all work together to help animals and the people who love them. We thrive on compassion and love to help those in need,” says another. Employees enjoy discounted pet wellness care including veterinary care and discounts on food and supplies.

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26 Clackamas Women’s Services

Location: Oregon City
cwsor.org
Oregon employees: 47 | Score: 572.31

“CWS is an organization that works hard to listen to and respond to service recipients and staff needs,” says an employee at this nonprofit that works with survivors of domestic and sexual violence. “I like that the agency provides a spectrum of services from prevention to long-term support, and that we are always growing and stretching to meet the needs,” says another. “I really appreciate all of the DEI work that is happening at CWS over the last two years,” comments a third.

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27 Bethlehem Inn

Location: Bend
bethleheminn.org
Oregon employees: 42 | Score: 569.22

“It's an amazing port in the storm in these uncertain times of employment and stability,” says a worker at this homeless shelter. “The empathy employed in projects and programs is a huge boon to Oregon.” The nonprofit offers an employee-assistance program at no cost and gives a $25 Amazon gift card to each staffer for both their birthday and date of hire, and all employees receive training.

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28 Cascades Academy

Location: Bend
cascadesacademy.org
Oregon employees: 47 | Score: 568.37

Regular social meetups, wellness check-ins and lunch three days per week are among the benefits enjoyed by employees of this private nonprofit school. “Every one of my colleagues is committed to making school an engaging, collaborative and safe space for our students to grow,” says a staffer. “Leadership is transparent,” comments another. “Walks their talk. Always making student-centered decisions.”

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29 Eugene Mission

Location: Eugene
eugenemission.org
Oregon employees: 45 | Score: 566.61

A worker at this faith-based nonprofit says “We strive to get the homeless people back functioning into society. This is done by teaching people new life skills and getting them back into the workplace.” Another praises the shelter’s “mission of helping our neighbors to find a path off the streets, away from addiction and help guide their plan to become the best version of themselves.” Employees also note the benefit packages, continuing-training programs, and mutual support among staff and leadership.

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30 Columbia River PUD

Location: St. Helens
crpud.net
Oregon employees: 46 | Score: 566.38

The “board really cares about both employees and rate payers” at this nonprofit, community-owned utility. “Same for managers and employees.” Leadership there is described as competent, knowledgeable and compassionate and one staffer notes, “I am always proud to be a part of this organization that helps in its community, treats employees with care and respect, and realizes that family comes first.” Benefits include health, eye and telemedicine care, an on-site gym, an employee recognition program and multiple deferred compensation plans.

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31 ABC House

Location: Albany
abchouse.org
Oregon employees: 21 | Score: 560.40

“There is tremendous support for each other as we recognize that the work we do is difficult,” says an employee at this child abuse prevention nonprofit. “People get to bring their whole selves to work and are honored and respected for their contributions,” writes another, applauding also “the increased support and responsiveness to staff needs during COVID and racial injustices of the past two and a half years.” Staffers below 1.0 FTE receive benefits and there is “a general sense that management trusts employees.”

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32 Klamath and Lake Community Action Services

Location: Klamath Falls
klcas.org
Oregon employees: 24 | Score: 556.33

This private nonprofit connects people to a wide range of state and federal social services. One worker there describes it as “focused on being a positive community partner and making a difference in people's lives, but also understanding that the well being of the employees who work here is equally important, and we cannot be a positive partner if we are not positive ourselves.” Another writes, “I feel like there has been an open-door policy and that my opinion is heard and considered.”

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33 William Temple House

Location: Portland
williamtemple.org
Oregon employees: 26 | Score: 555.68

"There isn't a person working here who I look at without admiration for how much of their time, resources and self they've devoted to this work,” writes an employee of this community-resource provider. “Each coworker, from administrative to direct service roles has a hand in decision making and makes efforts to support our organization's mission as best they can.” Another staffer comments, “The community perks of this job are really unbeatable — fun and engaging informal lunches and meals, celebrations for people and milestones, an approachable boss, and incredible PTO benefits.”

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1 Clackamas Workforce Partnership

Location: Oregon City
clackamasworkforce.org
Oregon employees: 12 | Score: 641.13

“CWP has recently gone through a metamorphosis — in growth, activity, professional development, changes in both level of support and in what we do in the community,” writes one employee of this workforce-development nonprofit. Perks include remote work, flex scheduling, and use of work hours to volunteer, attend community events, or engage in professional development activities.

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2 CASA of Jackson County

Location: Medford
jacksoncountycasa.org and jococasa.org
Oregon employees: 14 | Score: 629.66

“I have never experienced such a supportive, healthy and inspiring work environment,” says one employee of this advocacy nonprofit for children in foster care, who praised the company’s flexible work schedule and inclusivity. “They show up for their workers and are on top of making changes to make their environment a safe space for everyone. They strive to grow in equity and inclusion efforts, and listen to feedback. I am blown away by this organization.”

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3 Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Southern Oregon

Location: Medford
improvedcredit.org
Oregon employees: 7 | Score: 627.87

“I love the open communication there is between all the staff members. I really like the fact that we have growth opportunities within the agency and that they are willing to pay for all of our training,” writes one employee of this credit-counseling service. “This organization provides a vital service to some of the most vulnerable in our community, including senior citizens and the disabled. They are professional, ethical, and caring in their contacts with the public,” writes another.

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4 Rogue Valley Mentoring

Location: Medford
rvmentoring.org
Oregon employees: 13 | Score: 623.25

One employee of this youth-mentoring resource center praised the organization and goal-setting of the executive director. “Laura's vision has been to put her staff first. This includes increasing staff wages, increasing flexibility, providing mental health and self-care resources, and putting in a great deal of effort to implement staff needs to reduce burnout.”  Examples include a four-day workweek, increased training time, needs determined by staff, and funding for support staff to assist teachers and school staff.

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5 CASA of Clackamas County

Location: Oregon City
casa-cc.org
Oregon employees: 11 | Score: 618.83

Employees praise the teamwork, support and flexibility offered by CASA of Clackamas County. Others praised the health care benefits, a “generous employer 401(k) match,” ample time off, holidays and newly introduced wellness days, as well as a supportive culture of flexibility and understanding of family needs. “CASA of Clackamas County promotes a healthy work-life balance, and management is always available and open to talk about improvements or challenges,” says one worker.

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6 Birch Community Services

Location: Portland
birchcommunityservices.org
Oregon employees: 17 | Score: 617.66

One worker praised their organization for weaving environmental justice into its mission of helping families undergoing financial hardship. “This organization really digs into making use of forgotten/excess food to nutritiously feed families, so the environmental and economic reclamation we do as an organization just enhances the benefit,” says one employee.

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7 Bonneville Environmental Foundation

Location: Portland
b-e-f.org
Oregon employees: 13 | Score: 613.02

“Great benefits, great pay, mission driven and great people,” one employee gives as reasons to work for the Bonneville Environmental Foundation. “I really appreciate that we work to expand access for underrepresented groups to climate solutions, opportunities and benefits, and focus on a partner-forward approach to broaden the tent in environmental leadership,” says another.

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8 Project Homeless Connect

Location: Hillsboro
phcwc.org
Oregon employees: 10 | Score: 612.30

One employee praised the company’s monthly training, where they say they always learn something new. “PHC takes a holistic approach toward employment diversity,” says another. “A majority of our organization has lived experience that matches the clients that we serve. This allows us to connect with those that we serve on a meaningful level and inspires the hope and change we want to see in our community.”

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9 Western Environmental Law Center

Location: Eugene
westernlaw.org
Oregon employees: 11 | Score: 611.04

“My organization offers incredible work-life balance and tons of job flexibility,” says one employee of this environmental nonprofit. “Management trusts employees to come up with and implement new ideas, to design their work schedule, and to make meaningful workplace decisions. Decision making processes are transparent and feedback is solicited by management and acted upon.” The company offers paid time off and a three-month paid sabbatical for all employees after every five years of service, which the employee can take all at once, or piecemeal.

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10 Constructing Hope Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program

Location: Portland
constructinghope.org
Oregon employees: 11 | Score: 609.02

Employees praise the organization’s decision-making process — whether it's planning the return to face-to-face or hybrid work or providing input into the design for the building's murals. “I am empowered to make decisions about my work, and what is best for the organization,” says one employee. “We provide the people we serve the support and access to programs outside of ours that can help them achieve success. The project team is focused on the success of our graduates and we are extremely supportive of each other as well.”

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11 Jesuit Volunteer Corps Northwest

Location: Portland
jvcnorthwest.org
Oregon employees: 16 | Score: 602.52

“A lot of direct supervisor support is given,” says one employee, who went on to praise the room for professional development and job growth, as well as its streamlined decision-making process. “It's a very intentional space where everyone treats each other well and cares about each other. Also, its policies are extremely just — lots of time off, sick time, and a family-leave policy that benefits women and people with less privilege,” says another employee.

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12 Jewish Federation of Greater Portland

Location: Tigard
jewishportland.org
Oregon employees: 10 | Score: 592.04

“I appreciate that we are a nimble organization that is open to change and feedback,” says one employee. Others went on to praise the amount of independence and decision-making power the organization gives its members. “We are not micromanaged. Our supervisor trusts that we will get our work done. Our supervisor encourages work-family balance. The health plan is excellent. We are encouraged to be creative with new programs and services,” says another.

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13 Volunteers in Medicine Clinic of the Cascades

Location: Bend
vim-cascades.org
Oregon employees: 16 | Score: 589.54

VIM closes its clinic for one week in the summer and in winter so staff and volunteers can have rest and relaxation. “Throughout the growth of our organization, our leadership team has always kept the best interests of our patients, volunteers and staff at heart,” says one worker, who praised the leadership’s decision-making as “essential to building a strong, collaborative, encouraging and inclusive community within our workplace,” and gave it as the reason behind longevity in volunteers and staff.

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14 Diversability

Location: Bend
diversabilityinc.org
Oregon employees: 12 | Score: 587.63

Opportunities for growth, transparent management and commitment to work-life balance are all reasons employees give for loving their jobs. “Ideas are welcome and honored, and often followed through on. I feel heard and supported,” says one employee. “Employees care about each others' well-being and support each other by offering to cover shifts, sending texts that are supportive and lifting each other up in meetings.”

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15 Rural Development Initiatives

Location: Coburg
rdiinc.org
Oregon employees: 11 | Score: 586.81

RDI offers AAA Plus membership for employees, a monthly stipend for the business use of personal technology and 24 hours of paid volunteer time per year. One employee praised the organization as being “extremely supportive of work/life balance with flexible schedules and generous PTO,” adding that “field staff are valued and supported in finding their best role.”

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16 Oregon Wild

Location: Portland
oregonwild.org
Oregon employees: 17 | Score: 585.19

“Oregon Wild has an engaged, dedicated and cooperative staff. Staff members are respectful of each other. Management is very supportive of staff and continually strives to create a positive work environment,” says one employee of this wildlife and wilderness preservation nonprofit. Another praised its “ability to be creative with some self-driven projects,” as well as its time-off policy, health care package, and “great co-workers and staff retreats to boost morale.”

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17 1000 Friends of Oregon

Location: Portland
friends.org
Oregon employees: 12 | Score: 576.21

This environmental nonprofit hosts monthly staff happy hours, summer and holiday parties, and activities throughout the year to build camaraderie and community. It also offers bonuses for staffers who cover for co-workers on leave, and offers the week between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day off with all business days that fall in between those as paid holidays. “There is a sense of community amongst the staff and a desire to see everyone succeed. Feeling good about where we are headed!” says one worker.

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18 Community Partners for Affordable Housing

Location: Tigard
cpahoregon.org
Oregon employees: 16 | Score: 574.22

The organization offers staff a 36-hour workweek for both exempt and nonexempt employees. The company celebrates Juneteenth with a day of service, and is closed the week between the Christmas holidays and the New Year. “All the staff are involved in and aware of things happening in other departments,” says one employee. “Schedules are very flexible and we have shortened work weeks which allow for greater flexibility, including work-from-home flexibility, when it works with our schedule.”

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19 Kids FIRST

Location: Eugene
kidsfirstcenter.net
Oregon employees: 18 | Score: 574.09

Employees at this children’s-advocacy center receive employer-paid health reimbursement arrangement for up to $500 for mental health copays annually, one paid self-care hour per week, staff wellness activities and an on-site refuge room. One employee recalls a supportive encounter with her supervisor after a disheartening medical appointment. “I let my supervisor know that I needed some time to process the news. My supervisor did not skip a beat when she responded, 'Take all the time you need.' I feel both personally and professionally supported at Kids FIRST.”

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20 Child Foundation

Location: Portland
childfoundation.org
Oregon employees: 15 | Score: 570.15

Employees praise the mission-driven nature of the international children’s organization. One worker says their experience helps them feel connected to the struggles of children in challenging countries.

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21 Clackamas Volunteers in Medicine

Location: Oregon City
clackamasvim.org
Oregon employees: 7 | Score: 569.61

“Our volunteers are wonderful! Supporting our mission and serving our patients is very rewarding. I appreciate the support for a flexible schedule,” says one employee. Other workers praise the community health clinic’s mission, staff and management.

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22 NTEN

Location: Portland
nten.org
Oregon employees: 10 | Score: 569.59

“Everyone on the team has opportunities to initiate projects, lead projects and influence our work. Being part of a team where everyone is a leader makes meaningful impact in the world seem possible every day,” says one of the employees of this technology nonprofit. "I love that over the last several years, we've increased our focus on equity. The staff are also all wonderful to work with, and there's a really healthy culture of keeping a good work-life balance.”

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23 WorldOregon

Location: Portland
worldoregon.org
Oregon employees: 10 | Score: 569.44

One employee praises the “extremely dedicated staff team that will bend over backward to make programs available,” as well as management, which they say offered “tremendous flexibility and support” during the pandemic. Employees can request to use up to two alternative holidays as a substitute for one public holiday. WorldOregon also closes the office at the end of the calendar year between Christmas and New Year’s Day and pays regular employees for this time off.

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24 Bridge Meadows

Location: Portland
bridgemeadows.org
Oregon employees: 12 | Score: 567.06

Employees praise this multigenerational housing community for its work-life balance and schedule flexibility. “The organization is great because of the people who pour their heart and soul into the mission. There is depth of caring about one another beyond the workplace that I have not experienced in other organizations,” says one employee. “We understand the importance of relationships, balance  and quality work,” says another.

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25 BRING Recycling

Location: Eugene
bringrecycling.org
Oregon employees: 15 | Score: 563.93

“We care about the planet as an environmental organization, but more importantly, we care about people,” says one employee of this reclaimed building materials store. “As a small nonprofit, we cannot always do everything we'd like to in supporting our employees, but I know management cares deeply about doing what we can when we can.”

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26 National Indian Child Welfare Association

Location: Portland
nicwa.org
Oregon employees: 13 | Score: 561.99

“Very effective advocacy, strong community partnerships, and staff with lived experience,” are reasons one employee gives for loving their job. “The mission, vision and values are outstanding, and NICWA walks its talk,” says one employee. “The staff buy into the mission and are supportive of each other and of leadership. All feel like the work is worthwhile and that we own the mission.”

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27 Oregon Community Warehouse

Location: Portland
communitywarehouse.org
Oregon employees: 19 | Score: 549.45

“Community Warehouse has a unique, down-to-earth mission that draws in humble, caring, and creative staff, volunteers, supporters, and recipients. It truly feels like a family environment,” says one employee. “The organization supports ongoing development of staff and volunteers personally and professionally. The organization is responsive to the changing needs of the community. The pandemic brought us closer together as we worked hard as a team to keep operating safely and effectively.”

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28 Chintimini Wildlife Center

Location: Corvallis
chintiminiwildlife.org
Oregon employees: 12 | Score: 548.43

Staff of this wildlife center praise the open communication present at the organization. “There is open and clear communication between all teams and members. Leadership takes great care in supporting staff in all elements. The organization is constantly and consistently striving to improve in all facets,” says one worker. Another appreciated the “passion, the hard work everyone puts in and how much everyone works hard toward a common goal.”

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29 Social Ventures Portland

Location: Portland
svpportland.org
Oregon employees: 5 | Score: 546.89

SVP Portland prioritizes the wellness of its employees by offering unlimited paid time off and flexible/remote work options. “SVP puts equity at the heart of all we do and works to be antiracist, using an equity lens for all communications and processes,” says one employee of the “venture philanthropy.”  “It recently changed its governance model and partnership model to be more inclusive. As a person of color, it is a welcoming organization.”

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30 McKenzie River Trust

Location: Eugene
mckenzieriver.org
Oregon employees: 14 | Score: 545.75

Employees praise the river trust’s inclusion work, as well as “the people who drive the work forward (staff, board, volunteers, donors) and the lands we protect. We are really flexible with people and their schedules. It isn't fully documented, but in practice, people can really do as they need with their time. We have done a lot of DEIJ work in the past few years. Staff are really empowered to drive their own careers and really steer the organization from the bottom up.”

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31 Ecology in Classrooms & Outdoors

Location: Portland
ecologyoutdoors.org
Oregon employees: 6 | Score: 537.78

“Our mission and the quality of the resources we output is truly amazing!” writes one worker of this environmental-education organization. “We have so much to offer in terms of hands-on learning, and the students we work with always respond positively. Public schools can use all of the quality resources and teacher support they can get. Everyone puts blood, sweat and tears into furthering the mission and trying to cover as many roles as possible.”

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32 Family Relief Nursery

Location: Cottage Grove
frncg.org
Oregon employees: 17 | Score: 527.97

The nonprofit fully covers all health, dental and vision, and has an EAP program that all staff can access. Staff enjoy paid training to increase staff's knowledge and expertise. One employee praises the organization “putting families first, both clients and staff,” and says the “teamwork and understanding of the human condition [makes for] a great environment to work in.”

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33 Good Neighbor Center

Location: Tigard
gncnw.org
Oregon employees: 15 | Score: 443.63

One employee praises the goal direction and case management, and the organization’s ability to support its staff. “Staff are good people who really want to help others and care deeply about the work that they do,” says one employee. “The community really cares about us and helps out when they can with needed resources and other connections.”

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