39 100 BEST NONPROFITS TO WORK FOR IN OREGON ccswebsite.org | (541) 676-9161 Providing dynamic, progressive, and diverse supports to improve the well-being of our communities. Community Counseling Solutions offers a wide variety of behavioral health services to five counties in the state of Oregon, including individual, family, and group therapy, gambling counseling, alcohol and drug treatment, 24/7 crisis intervention services, psychiatric consultation, and medication management, in addition to cooperation with various other organizations including residential and acute psychiatric services and school programs. We also offer case management for developmental disabilities in five counties. 11 Growing Gardens PORTLAND growing-gardens.org Oregon employees: 35 Score: 579.65 This nonprofit offers staff the ability to use holiday hours in flexible ways, and to use sick time for mental health days. It also offers an alternative health care benefit of $750 annual for all full-time staff. “The community of people is caring and people-centered, and that aligns with our organizational mission and visions,” one employee writes. 12 The DPI Group PORTLAND thedpigroup.com Oregon employees: 47 Score: 578.53 This organization, which identifies and creates job opportunities for people with employment barriers, offers “Responsible Time Off,” with no set accrual or maximum days, and requires that at least 80 hours per year be used as a baseline. “There is clear and open communication with upper management. They are always approachable and eager to hear our feedback,” one employee writes. 13 South Coast Business Employment Corporation COOS BAY southcoastbusiness.org Oregon employees: 47 Score: 574.67 Staff at this social services organization love management’s commitment to the mission, and to supporting employees in their work helping the community. “We, as staff, are asked our opinions on best practices and how we can support our customers to the best of our abilities and funding availability,” one employee writes. 14 Northwest Housing Alternatives MILWAUKIE nwhousing.org Oregon employees: 43 Score: 570.68 Employees of this affordable-housing provider have the option of working from the office campus or working a hybrid/remote schedule. The nonprofit pays 100% of the employee contribution for Paid Leave Oregon and sponsors paid service days for employees to volunteer in the community, as well as on-site lunches, reimbursable fitness classes and professional development. 15 Raphael House of Portland PORTLAND raphaelhouse.com Oregon employees: 45 Score: 564.67 This organization, which serves survivors of domestic violence, offers flexible and remote/hybrid opportunities for the majority of roles, as well as an annual training budget of $200 team members can use for further education and ongoing professional development. “Raphael House is truly the best place I have ever worked!” one employee writes. 16 Bethlehem Inn BEND bethleheminn.org Oregon employees: 42 Score: 563.34 Employees at this homeless shelter receive fully paid medical and dental benefits, an employee assistance program that includes six free counseling sessions, and 401(k) employer matching. “I love how inclusive we are in terms of residents and staff,” says one employee. “I also have some of the most respectful coworkers ever.” 17 Jackson Street Youth Services CORVALLIS jacksonstreet.org Oregon employees: 47 Score: 562.78 Workers at this homeless youth shelter praise its strong leadership and mission. Staff also partner with Portland State University for a three-month training, have regular all-staff meetings and received a recent PTO bump to allow 40 hours every three to four months. 18 Children’s Center OREGON CITY childrenscenter.cc Oregon employees: 26 Score: 562.50 This mental health services nonprofit recently offered wellness coaching to its employees at no cost. Employees also praised the wellness-centered rec room. “We aren’t just employees who are tasked with getting a job done. We are treated like people who our organization wants to see flourish,” one employee writes. 19 Institute for Applied Ecology CORVALLIS appliedeco.org Oregon employees: 28 Score: 561.76 Employees praise IAE’s mission-driven and respectful workplace culture. “There is a high level of respect shown to all people at all levels within IAE. There is compassion and understanding from all positions of authority, and we are given trust and autonomy in achieving our goals.” Nonprofit Fast Facts According to LexisNexis’ 2023 Nonprofit Trend Report: n The nonprofit sector is the third-largest private-employment sector in the United States. n 86% of nonprofits report difficulty in retaining their employees, and that the annual turnover rate increased by 10% between 2020 and 2024. n 55% of nonprofit fundraisers say they took their current job because of their belief in the mission. n Email marketing results in one-third of online fundraising revenue; organizations are six times more likely to get a click-through from an email from X (formerly known as Twitter). While social media is useful for raising awareness of causes, organic reach for social posts is only 4% to 6%. n 31% of nonprofits post on Facebook daily and 48% post there several times a week, but Facebook use among younger donors (millennials and Generation Z) continues to decline. Source: https://lexisnexis.widen.net/s/ttswbqtwbx/us-res-ndp-2023trendreport
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