53 100 BEST NONPROFITS TO WORK FOR IN OREGON 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! We are a private, non-profit corporation serving people and businesses since 1982. Whether you are looking for a job, qualified employees, transportation assistance, senior nutrition, health/in-home services or childcare; NEED ASSISTANCE? CALL NOW 800-974-4054 SOUTHCOASTBUSINESS.ORG WE CAN HELP 11 Familias en Accion PORTLAND familiasenaccion.org Oregon Employees: 24 Score: 605.68 In addition to a flexible and compressed schedule, this organization offers staff a four-day operating schedule. Employees work 32 hours a week, though they are paid for 40 hours and retain full annual salary. “The organization truly values its staff, promotes a work/life balance and includes us in the decision-making,” writes one employee. 12 Bonneville Environmental Foundation PORTLAND b-e-f.org Oregon Employees: 20 Score: 605.22 This organization’s mission involves encouraging and deploying innovative renewable energy technology. Employees report feeling supported and respected by management, and being encouraged to push the envelope. “Failing is acceptable at BEF as long as we learn and move forward,” writes one employee. 13 Rural Development Initiatives COBURG rdiinc.org Oregon Employees: 12 Score: 603.26 This nonprofit offers employees a defined benefits package, paid volunteer hours and remote-work options. The organization supports underrepresented rural communities through financial literacy, business development and other programs. “Ultimately, every task and project has a purpose and benefits people from the individual to the community level,” writes one employee. 14 Oregon Environmental Council PORTLAND oeconline.org Oregon Employees: 14 Score: 600.41 Employees of this environmental advocacy nonprofit get four paid personal days outside time off for vacation, illness and holidays. They also get Fridays off in August. Employees praised the team-oriented work environment. “You know when you work on a group project and someone always doesn’t pull their weight?” writes one employee. “Well, that doesn’t happen here at OEC.” 15 Friends of the Children - Lane County EUGENE friendslanecountyor.org Oregon Employees: 15 Score: 599.48 Employees say they are given autonomy in their schedules and clear guidance consistent with the organization’s mission to serve kids and families. “This organization has a clear vision and mission where we put kids and families first, while also recognizing the importance of taking care of ourselves and our mental health,” writes one employee. 16 Ecology in Classrooms & Outdoors PORTLAND ecologyoutdoors.org Oregon Employees: 7 Score: 599.15 This environmental-education group offers flexible scheduling, team-building activities and sabbaticals in the summer. “Since the work we do in education requires a lot of emotional energy and investment, I like that there is a focus on the well-being of staff along with working toward providing the best-quality work that we can,” writes one employee. 17 National Indian Child Welfare Association PORTLAND nicwa.org Oregon Employees: 21 Score: 596.39 This organization, which works to support Native American children and families, provides each employee $1,000 per year for professional development and offers cultural activities at four annual retreats. “Senior leadership includes staff in as many decisions as possible,” writes one employee. “We are family-friendly, and I feel like I can be myself at work.” 18 Jewish Federation of Greater Portland TIGARD jewishportland.org Oregon Employees: 10 Score: 594.01 This organization, which supports the Jewish population in Greater Portland, offers employees time off for Jewish holidays and a two-month paid sabbatical every seven years. The group boasts strong employee retention and, in 2023, took the entire staff to visit Israel. “I believe we are making an important and positive impact in our community,” writes one employee. 19 Habitat for Humanity/Rogue Valley MEDFORD roguevalleyhabitat.org Oregon Employees: 24 Score: 588.69 Employees say the workplace culture is “family-like” and supports the overall mission to help others in the community. “I am valued for my ideas and feel supported for any endeavor I feel worthy to complete,” writes an employee, adding that the nonprofit offers “flexibility, accommodation for disabilities and genuine interest in each employee.” SMALL ORGANIZATIONS Up to 24 Oregon employees PHILANTHROPY FAST FACTS According to the National Philanthropic Trust: n Corporate giving in 2023 increased to $36.55 billion, up 3% from 2022. n In 2023 the largest source of charitable giving — 67% of total giving — came from individuals, who gave $374.40 billion. n Foundation giving in 2023 increased to $103.53 billion. That’s a 1.7% increase from 2022 in raw dollars, but when adjusted for inflation, foundation giving was down 2.4%. n Giving by bequest in 2023 was $42.68 billion — an 8% increase from 2022. n In 2023 the largest portion of charitable dollars went to religion (24%), human services (14%), education (14%), grantmaking foundations (13%) and public-society benefit (10%). n Giving in 2023 increased in many sectors, with double-digit growth in gifts for foundations (15.4%), public-society benefit (11.6%) and education (11.1%). Giving to individuals declined by 17.2%. n The average charitable donor in the U.S. is 64 years old and makes two charitable donations per year. n For middle-income earners, the average yearly charitable donation is approximately $3,296. n The average high-net-worth households donated $34,917 to nonprofits in 2022. n Most (85%) of affluent households maintained or increased their giving in 2022, with the top motivation for giving reported as personal values and beliefs (69.5%). Source: www.nptrust.org
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