54 100 BEST NONPROFITS TO WORK FOR IN OREGON 20 Oregon Wild PORTLAND oregonwild.org Oregon Employees: 20 Score: 588.20 This organization, which works to protect wildlife and wildlands and fight climate change, offers attractive benefits like staff and board camping retreats and a staff sledding day. Employees are entitled to a paid sabbatical after five years. “The world is a better place at the end of the day because of the work we do,” writes one employee. 21 Our Children’s Trust EUGENE ourchildrenstrust.org Oregon Employees: 14 Score: 587.69 Our Children’s Trust works to achieve systemic change on climate and to break through political gridlock and the influence of special interests. “The organization is led by some of the smartest people I have worked with, and they are tenacious in the face of challenges,” writes one employee. 22 Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Oregon MEDFORD improvedcredit.org Oregon Employees: 11 Score: 587.43 Benefits at this nonprofit include ice cream gift cards in the summer and an office dog, Bella, to help reduce stress. The group’s office has one of the few wheelchair-charging stations in the region. “It is so rewarding to help someone with their financial issues,” writes one employee. “Most clients are very appreciative of our services.” 23 McKenzie River Trust EUGENE mckenzieriver.org Oregon Employees: 20 Score: 584.16 This nonprofit offers employees the opportunity to participate in conservation efforts in Western Oregon. A new, LEED-certified office is filled with plants and natural light. Said one employee: “I consistently feel that even the mundane aspects of my job are important, worthwhile and enjoyable, because they serve the greater mission of protecting lands and wildlife habitat.” 24 Playworks Education Energized (PACNW) PORTLAND playworks.org/pacific-northwest Oregon Employees: 10 Score: 584.16 This organization, which promotes learning and physical health for children, offers employees unlimited PTO, paid parental leave, sick-time donations, regular play/game time and schedule flexibility. “This team has fun while making a huge impact in our communities,” according to one employee. 30 The Understory Initiative MEDFORD understoryinitiative.org Oregon Employees: 10 Score: 568.35 The Understory Initiative performs ecological restoration, education and research. It aims to provide employees equity in compensation, workplace flexibility and a culture of trust. As a “nonhierarchical” organization, employees don’t have a boss. “We are a gang of scrappy innovators. We have a clear mission and work together to achieve it,” writes one employee. 31 Jesuit Volunteer Corps (JVC) Northwest PORTLAND jvcnorthwest.org Oregon Employees: 12 Score: 567.33 The organization has adapted to remote work and doesn’t require employees to appear in person. Staff members report feeling empowered and encouraged to engage with management. Mental health days are offered. “No workplace is perfect,” writes one employee. “But I imagine this is as close to perfect as a workplace can get.” 32 New Buildings Institute PORTLAND newbuildings.org Oregon Employees: 19 Score: 566.98 New Buildings Institute advances changes to building codes and industry best practices to reduce embodied carbon and greenhouse-gas emissions. Employees feel they have a big impact with the world despite the small size of their team. “The people I work with are highly talented individuals in their careers and hobbies and make my job fun!” writes one employee. 33 1000 Friends of Oregon PORTLAND friends.org Oregon Employees: 11 Score: 564.44 “We are extremely mission-driven. The staff doesn’t get caught up in making decisions based on what will get us the next grant or donation. 1000 Friends is a trusted, reputable organization across the state and one of the only nonprofits I’d ever work for,” writes one employee of this environmental advocacy group. 2024 25 WorldOregon PORTLAND worldoregon.org Oregon Employees: 10 Score: 583.59 The mission of WorldOregon is to broaden public awareness and engage Oregonians in international affairs. Employees are allowed to develop and build programs that enhance the organization. “There’s a generosity, levity and joy in our team day in and day out,” writes one employee. “We celebrate and champion one another and our programs together. It’s a great team.” 26 CASA of Jackson County MEDFORD jacksoncountycasa.org Oregon Employees: 14 Score: 583.55 Management at this organization offers an open-door approach to feedback and incorporates suggestions from staff. The office is open six hours on Fridays, and many employees are off every other Friday. All staff work 35 hours a week with their pay adjusted to reflect a 40hour workweek. “The work we do is real and produces real change in the community around us,” writes an employee. 27 Community Energy Project PORTLAND communityenergyproject.org Oregon Employees: 20 Score: 576.91 Employees at this organization, which offers in-home weatherization services to Portland’s vulnerable populations, feel their voices are heard by managers and are given ample opportunities to contribute their unique skills. “We have a lot of time off, can work flexible schedules and are trusted to get our work done, or provided support if life gets too chaotic,” writes one employee. 28 Kids FIRST EUGENE kidsfirstcenter.net Oregon Employees: 23 Score: 576.60 Employees of this children’s advocacy organization are provided one self-care hour per week, and they get off two Fridays per month in the summers. A refuge room at the Eugene office is used for meditation, nursing and telehealth therapy. An internal resiliency team works to plan activities to build resilience, including gift cards, bowling and ice cream socials. 29 Klamath and Lake Community Action Services KLAMATH FALLS klcas.org Oregon Employees: 21 Score: 572.18 Employees of this organization say it respects feedback and differing perspectives. It maintains a no-contact policy for sick employees and schedule flexibility in cases of emergency. “We are lucky to work for an organization that takes into consideration our lives outside of the office,” writes an employee. SMALL ORGANIZATIONS Up to 24 Oregon employees
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