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40 100 BEST NONPROFITS TO WORK FOR IN OREGON MEDIUM ORGANIZATIONS 25 to 49 Oregon employees 20 Eugene Mission EUGENE eugenemission.org Oregon employees: 38 Score: 560.43 Workers at this homeless services nonprofit praised the organization’s schedule flexibility, benefits and freedom to work creatively. “There is lots of laughter and goodwill,” says one employee. “Working at the Eugene Mission has been one of the best opportunities for me on a personal and professional level,” writes another. 21 The Dougy Center PORTLAND dougy.org Oregon employees: 26 Score: 558.78 Employees praise this mental health organization’s commitment to its mission, insurance coverage, 401(k) contribution, and high level of autonomy and engaged staff. One employee wrote, “The Dougy Center really cares about its employees and is so flexible. Very parent- and differently abled friendly.” 22 Forth PORTLAND forthmobility.org Oregon employees: 30 Score: 557.46 Employees at this clean-transportation advocacy group get full dental, medical and vision care for themselves and dependents starting at 20+ hours per week. They also enjoy a $1,000 yearly professional development budget, a fully hybrid/remote office, and a fitness and yoga room. “I feel valued as an employee and a person,” says one worker. 23 Oregon Community Warehouse PORTLAND communitywarehouse.org Oregon employees: 25 Score: 555.63 All employees regardless of status get a paid four-week sabbatical every five years, and staff love the flexible work schedule. “Community Warehouse is very supportive of its employees and clients. It is a great place to work and has a lot of support and flexibility,” says one worker. 24 Blanchet House PORTLAND blanchethouse.org Oregon employees: 28 Score: 554.40 Employees and volunteers enjoy free meals when residents are served breakfast, lunch and dinner. Workers praise the leadership and benefits. “Leadership emphasizes work/life balance and the need for PTO/other benefits to keep ourselves physically and mentally sound and fulfilled,” says one worker. “They are simply incredible.” 25 Rainbow Adult Living Facilities PORTLAND rainbowadultliving.org Oregon employees: 34 Score: 554.15 Employees of this disability services nonprofit love the benefits and pay. They also praised the scheduling flexibility, care for residents and clear communications about work-life balance issues. “Our organization is very welcoming and friendly to all who join our teams. There is a large range for growth as an individual,” one staff member writes. 26 MountainStar Family Relief Nursery BEND mtstar.org Oregon employees: 42 Score: 553.98 Staff at this family services nonprofit praise the organization’s transparency, efforts to include staff in decisions and flexibility to allow staff to have autonomy and manage themselves. Those in administrative positions can work remotely. “MountainStar is more open than others to possibilities to institutional change within the agency,” says one worker. 27 Columbia River PUD ST HELENS crpud.net Oregon employees: 48 Score: 551.42 Staff at this utility enjoy an onsite fitness center, four-day work weeks, and the ability to roll over more than 500 PTO hours annually. They also enjoy educational assistance reimbursement, and a Bring Your Child/Dog to Work day. “Incredible benefits, satisfying and interesting work, and we are like a family here,” says one employee. 28 Care Partners PORTLAND carepartnersor.org Oregon employees: 47 Score: 547.26 Employees of this hospice and palliative care nonprofit enjoy an educational-day benefit that allows them to do training or exams that the nonprofit reimburses up to $300. “Staff that are happy and have a good work-life balance create staff that provide a comforting and thoughtful presence to patients and their caregivers,” says one worker. 29 Patricia Reser Center for the Arts BEAVERTON thereser.org Oregon employees: 34 Score: 543.76 Employees of this arts nonprofit praise the organization’s mission, diverse selection of performances and constant communication from management. “The Reser continuously enhances the cultural life of our region. We bring people together in a space that’s warm and welcoming,” one employee writes. 30 Crater Lake Academy EAGLE POINT craterlakeacademy.org Oregon employees: 34 Score: 540.37 Employees of this charter school praised the administration’s “unwavering focus” on the mission, the growth mindset and the encouragement of open communication. “We maintain a small-school feel with big actions,” one employee writes. 31 REACH - River’s Edge Academy Charter School ROGUE RIVER reach-school.org Oregon employees: 27 Score: 535.83 Employees at this charter school praise their employer’s flexibility with work hours and the autonomy they have at work. Others cite the opportunity to express ideas. “The flexibility with my schedule allowing me to complete family duties and not feel like I’m missing everything!” says one worker. 32 CASA for Children PORTLAND casahelpskids.org Oregon employees: 31 Score: 532.94 Employees enjoy flexibility, with the opportunity to work remotely, and can adjust their work schedule depending on their needs. Staff also receive a separate pot of paid time off for selfcare. “The team is supportive, and I believe that management listens and is always working on improving,” says one worker. 33 Store to Door PORTLAND storetodooroforegon.org Oregon employees: 29 Score: 532.59 Staff receive a computer and up to two monitors and a video camera to work remotely. “Our team is dedicated to the mission, vision, and values of our organization, and feels empowered to advise and suggest program and structural adjustments to better serve our clients’ needs,” says one worker. 2023

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