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43 At Southern Oregon Aspire we believe all people should be seen for their abilities and have the freedom to live the life they choose. Thank you to our amazing team who makes that a reality for individuals with disabilities! Thank You! Breaking Barriers & Building Bridges Lane County Connected SMALL ORGANIZATIONS Up to 24 Oregon employees 100 BEST NONPROFITS TO WORK FOR IN OREGON 26 Oregon Wild PORTLAND oregonwild.org Oregon employees: 22 Score: 570.52 Those who work for this conservation group enjoy a hybrid work style, work/life balance, team retreats, a healthy work environment, and deals from outdoor brands like Patagonia, prAna and KEEN. “Oregon Wild is dedicated to learning and growing as an organization to better represent our members and staff,” says one employee. 27 BRING Recycling EUGENE bringrecycling.org Oregon employees: 18 Score: 567.49 Staff at this environmental nonprofit receive employee discounts and bereavement leave, as well as small, interest-free loans and commute and mobile device reimbursement. “The work environment is unique in that it allows a lot of freedom of which work projects an employee can work on on any given day,” says one employee. 28 Bridge Meadows PORTLAND bridgemeadows.org Oregon employees: 13 Score: 566.92 Employees cite flexibility, work-life balance, great co-workers, paid time off, and benefits as reasons to love their job. “The people at every level of the organization are passionate, dedicated and innovative,” says one worker. “We’re more than coworkers; we’re a team working hard every day to advance the mission.” 32 Klamath and Lake Community Action Services KLAMATH FALLS klcas.org Oregon employees: 20 Score: 560.44 Employees praise the flexible work hours, remote work options and the approachable, accessible management. “They are very understanding that my family and kids come first,” says one employee. “They are caring toward each employee and want us to grow as people outside of work as well,” says another. 33 Constructing Hope Pre-Apprenticeship Program PORTLAND constructinghope.org Oregon employees: 14 Score: 558.44 Staff at this nonprofit — which provides a free, 10-week apprenticeship for people entering the construction industry — enjoy an employee assistance program and the option to work remotely on Fridays. “The diversity of the people I work with and our mission are the most rewarding aspects of my job,” says an employee. 2023 29 Connected Lane County EUGENE connectedlane.org Oregon employees: 20 Score: 566.60 Staff at this youth services organization praise the organization’s commitment to being inclusive and trauma-informed and to serving the community. “The company consistently demonstrates care for employees as people and individuals,” says one employee. 30 Community Energy Project PORTLAND communityenergyproject.org Oregon employees: 22 Score: 562.27 Staff at this environmental justice nonprofit say it offers great flexibility, a strong mission and commitment to work/life balance. “What we don’t get compensated for in wages, we get in flexible working schedule, vacation, sick time and additional time off as needed,” says one worker. 31 National Indian Child Welfare Association PORTLAND nicwa.org Oregon employees: 14 Score: 561.23 Staff enjoy remote work three days a week, a culturally based workplace and a collaborative environment. “Collaboration is part of the DNA of our organization. Externally we collaborate (at different levels) with over 100 organizations, and internally crossdepartmental team projects are the norm,” says one employee.

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