Oregon Business Fall 24

46 100 BEST NONPROFITS TO WORK FOR IN OREGON 1 Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon PORTLAND mhaoforegon.org Oregon Employees: 190 Score: 613.55 “We pride ourselves on assisting people to live a better quality of life, and we are peer-centered. Our organization helps save lives, and I personally see the effects we have on our community — it is a very positive and powerful place to work,” writes one employee. 2 Southern Oregon Aspire GRANTS PASS soaspire.org Oregon Employees: 150 Score: 598.87 “Every day is different working with people with disabilities,” writes one employee of this social services organization. “It’s exciting, fun and rewarding. I enjoy coming to work and working with our supported individuals. Our company treats us with respect and listens.” 3 Jackson Street Youth Services CORVALLIS jacksonstreet.org Oregon Employees: 50 Score: 596.70 This organization, which works with homeless youth, offers an employee assistance program that includes counseling, legal and financial services. Employees also receive discounts on select products with national purchasing partners, and enjoy monthly and quarterly celebrations and teambuilding activities for staff. 4 Pathway Enterprises MEDFORD pathway-inc.org Oregon Employees: 183 Score: 593.14 This organization, which provides residential services to people with disabilities, offers pet insurance, fully paid ambulance transportation memberships, wellness reimbursements, phone reimbursements and an excess PTO bank of up to an additional 240 hours for use in serious medical situations when all regular PTO is exhausted. 5 Riverview Center for Growth SPRINGFIELD riverviewgrowth.org Oregon Employees: 99 Score: 592.18 “Riverview really cares about their employees’ work/life balance,” writes one employee of this mental-health services center, which services children, teens and families. “They have generous accrual of PTO and do not deny time off when people need it. I feel as if our executive director makes a large effort into connecting with employees.” 6 Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance PORTLAND neea.org Oregon Employees: 85 Score: 589.35 This nonprofit alliance of utilities and their partners offers a flexible work schedule; automatic 6% retirement plan without contribution; and voluntary benefits including life insurance, legal/ identity theft insurance, pet insurance and supplemental medical. “The mission is awesome! We are making a difference,” one staffer writes. 7 Northwest Family Services PORTLAND nwfs.org Oregon Employees: 135 Score: 586.81 This social services organization offers monthly birthday potlucks and semiannual catered gatherings to honor employees, as well as a financial assistance program for unexpected emergencies. “This organization feels like more than a job. It feels like a safe place to be. Like a family,” one employee writes. 8 Capital Manor SALEM capitalmanor.com Oregon Employees: 280 Score: 586.57 “We live our mission every day, which is to embrace a better life and embrace life better. Team members are committed to supporting and caring for residents. Residents and team members are very much like family,” writes one employee of this retirement community. 9 Urban League of Portland PORTLAND ulpdx.org Oregon Employees: 150 Score: 582.26 “Urban League’s mission and work is unmatched,” writes one employee of this civil rights and social justice nonprofit. “We utilize funds to serve and help community differently and better than any other nonprofit, and literally lay groundwork for serving underserved populations.” 10 Logos Public Charter School MEDFORD logoscharter.com Oregon Employees: 100 Score: 581.33 Teachers at Logos pick their schedules and enjoy immense flexibility day-today and week-to-week. “I love everything about Logos,” one staff member writes. “The work environment is the best I have experienced. Administration is fabulous. Coworkers are great, friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. I love the team aspect. The flexibility is ideal for a working parent.” Northern Wasco County People’s Utility District We value our public power traditions while seeking new and better ways to preserve the benefits of that heritage. We believe that with innovation, teamwork, and commitment, we can compete effectively in a changing environment. OUR PHILOSOPHY To provide reliable, competitively-priced energy and related services that benefit our customers in the tradition of public power. OUR MISSION Local Citizens championed and fought to create our People’s Utility District, which is founded on the belief in the public’s right to own and control its electric utility. Today, our values are a legacy from our public power heritage, as well as guideposts for a changing future. We believe in: OUR CORE VALUES Northern Wasco County People’s Utility District is a customerowned utility that provides nearly 25,000 people and businesses with electricity in Wasco County, Oregon. As our name implies, “people” are what we are all about. customerservice@nwascopud.org www.nwascopud.org Safety - Integrity - Customer Service - Respect Operational Excellence - Sustainability (541) 296-2226 2345 River Road, The Dalles, OR 97058 Proud to be one of the 100 Best Nonprofits to work for in Oregon. LARGE ORGANIZATIONS 50 or more Oregon employees 2024

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