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42 100 BEST NONPROFITS TO WORK FOR IN OREGON SMALL ORGANIZATIONS Up to 24 Oregon employees 11 Western Environmental Law Center EUGENE westernlaw.org Oregon employees: 10 Score: 601.96 Employees are offered unlimited sick time, a dozen extra personal days, a home office stipend and flexible schedules. After five years of employment, staff may take a paid, three-month sabbatical. “I love the flexibility and support we have for time off,” says one worker. 12 CASA of Clackamas County OREGON CITY casa-cc.org Oregon employees: 12 Score: 596.33 Staff can work remotely and get a pot of paid time off for self-care. “CASA of Clackamas County has the best work culture I’ve ever experienced. We receive wellness days, paid health care, a flexible schedule, hybrid to all-remote work options, Summer Fridays and a healthy 401(k) match,” says one worker. 13 Jesuit Volunteer Corps Northwest PORTLAND jvcnorthwest.org Oregon employees: 15 Score: 596.31 Employees of this nonprofit praise the organization’s commitment to its mission and values, and say that guides the way staff are treated. “JVC Northwest values their staff greatly and understands that the work we do can be heavy. As a result, we are given ample time off to care for ourselves and have a staff culture that allows us to have fun,” says one employee. 14 Child Foundation PORTLAND childfoundation.org Oregon employees: 10 Score: 595.11 This organization provides necessities to children facing hardship. One employee praised the organization’s management for respecting employees’ skills and considering their abilities beyond responsible tasks. 15 The Northwest Catholic Counseling Center PORTLAND nwcounseling.org Oregon employees: 14 Score: 594.87 Employees praise support from the top levels of management, a focus on sustainability and equity, and minimal micromanagement. “I finally have the opportunity to feel like I am actually collaborating with my peers rather than just being pushed around by them,” says one worker. 16 Bonneville Environmental Foundation PORTLAND b-e-f.org Oregon employees: 16 Score: 592.41 Workers praise the support from leadership to create a welcoming and inclusive work environment. “Great work-life balance, ability to pursue innovative ideas that have impact on the communities we serve, and lots of opportunities for growth and development,” says one employee. 17 ABC House ALBANY abchouse.org Oregon employees: 22 Score: 590.76 Staff are encouraged to use their PTO allowance to engage in activities that promote their own mental and physical health and well-being. “There are many opportunities for continued learning and teaching. The staff at ABC House are dedicated, passionate and mutually supportive of each other,” says one employee. 18 Ecology in Classrooms & Outdoors PORTLAND ecologyoutdoors.org Oregon employees: 5 Score: 590.54 One employee praises the small, agile team that fosters a culture of support at ECO. “ECO is an education-focused organization, inside and out. Internally, we regularly assess our needs and are extremely adaptive when we find that changes are ready to be made,” says one employee. 19 Jewish Federation of Greater Portland TIGARD jewishportland.org Oregon employees: 11 Score: 590.49 Employees enjoy a two-month paid sabbatical after seven years of service. Workers praise the organization’s benefits package, flexible schedules and lack of micromanaging. “We work toward creating a better world for everyone through hard work, teamwork, collaboration, laughter and joy,” says one worker. 20 Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp PORTLAND mhkc.org Oregon employees: 13 Score: 587.72 Employees love the job flexibility and health coverage they receive at this nonprofit. “No one is ever on their own, left to wonder if there will be help when it’s needed,” says one worker. “It’s just really cool to spend time with talented, passionate people who I genuinely care for.” 21 Inclusion PORTLAND inclusioninc.org Oregon employees: 24 Score: 587.52 Employees said they love the flexibility, trust from management and work-life balance at this disability services organization. “There is a lot of flexibility with work schedules and taking time off when needed. Insurance is fully covered for employees and their families. We get paid parental leave for 12 weeks,” says one worker. 22 WorldOregon PORTLAND worldoregon.org Oregon employees: 10 Score: 586.40 Employees praise supportive upper management, work-life balance and the pleasant work environment at this international education association. “I look forward to coming to work every day for an organization that is working to bring the world to both the community and the classroom, where there is congeniality and cooperation between the staff,” says one worker. 23 Greenbelt Land Trust CORVALLIS greenbeltlandtrust.org Oregon employees: 14 Score: 584.37 Workers at this land stewardship and conservation organization receive floating paid holidays and praise the inclusive workplace culture. “Greenbelt truly supports its employees in creative and constantly evolving ways — be it in terms of work/life flexibility, opportunities for career advancement, being mindful of its employees’ personal lives … and generous financial compensation,” says one employee. 24 Kids FIRST EUGENE kidsfirstcenter.net Oregon employees: 21 Score: 579.39 Kids FIRST offers an on-site refuge room for self-care, an annual mental health care reimbursement of $500 for therapy copays, a weekly paid self-care hour and an active “resiliency team” that ensures team building. “Kids FIRST is never stagnant with regard to keeping up with offering new benefits,” says one worker. 25 Rogue Valley Mentoring MEDFORD rvmentoring.org Oregon employees: 12 Score: 572.45 Employees of this youth-mentoring organization receive five free therapy sessions, remote-work options, PTO for full-time employees and $375 per month to each full-time employee in a flexible health care spending account. “I am truly lucky to be a part of a growing org that not only cares about its community but about its employees as well,” says one worker. Since 2011, REACH team has been working together to help student achieve their best! Grades K-12 Grants Pass Campus Classes Rogue River Campus Outdoor School Students and Families have: Homebased and Onsite Options Early College Opportunities Personalized Learning Teacher/Student Connections REACH-School.org 541 299-0299 Your Future is within REACH River's Edge Academy Charter School

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