2026 SMALL ORGANIZATIONS Up to 24 Oregon employees 2 Oregon Consumer Justice Portland ocj.org Oregon employees: 11 Overall score: 639.50 “I really appreciate the work/ life balance that OCJ promotes. It’s empowering to work for a place where I’m clearly seen as a human first, not solely as a worker. The diverse nature of the work is also very enjoyable,” writes one employee of this human rights-based organization. 5 United We Heal Training Portland oregonuwh.org Oregon employees: 13 Overall score: 621.06 “My organization values that we have a life outside of work. I have gone through many life changes during my employment here and have been supported to take time off when needed. I have never felt the need to sacrifice my mental health for a job,” writes one employee of this behavioral health nonprofit. 1 CASA of Jackson County Medford jacksoncountycasa.org Oregon employees: 10 Overall score: 644.99 This social services nonprofit offers a reduced work week of 30 to 35 hours, without a pay reduction. “So many things make this organization great — the way we are encouraged and supported to take care of ourselves, the open-door policy from the top down and the amount of fun we have as a team,” writes one employee. 4 Western Environmental Law Center Eugene westernlaw.org Oregon employees: 13 Overall score: 630.09 After five years of employment, staff at this environmental law firm are awarded a three-month paid sabbatical and a $1,000 stipend to fuel their pursuits during this time off. “We support each other and live by our goals, and I can’t imagine working for a nicer place,” writes one employee. 3 Central Oregon LandWatch Bend centraloregonlandwatch.org Oregon employees: 13 Overall score: 634.97 “Everyone on our team truly cares about one another. Ego is low and cooperation is high. Coupled with the fact that our work meaningfully contributes to making our region a better place to live for people and wildlife alike, it’s a pretty phenomenal place to work,” writes one employee. 6 Afghan Support Network Beaverton afghansupportnetwork.org Oregon employees: 21 Overall score: 618.74 “What makes our organization great is its dedication to serving immigrant and refugee families with compassion and respect,” writes one employee. “We foster an environment where growth, learning and innovation are encouraged, and every team member has the opportunity to develop and succeed,” writes another. 30
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