46 100 BEST NONPROFITS TO WORK FOR IN OREGON 1 Oregon Consumer Justice Portland ocj.org Oregon Employees: 15 Overall Score: 645.52 Employees say this human rightsbased organization allows them freedom to prioritize their families and their well-being, and praise a “thoughtful and extensive” benefits package. “OCJ is the first nonprofit I’ve worked for (and I’ve exclusively worked for nonprofits) that lives into its values from top to bottom,” one staffer writes. 2 CityTeam Portland Portland cityteam.org/portland Oregon Employees: 9 Overall Score: 634.48 “The team I get to work with really cares about the people we serve. They make it a joy to work at CityTeam,” says one employee of this nonprofit that provides services to homeless and addicted people in Portland. “As an employee, I truly feel cared for and appreciated by CityTeam,” writes another. 3 Western Environmental Law Center Eugene westernlaw.org Oregon Employees: 10 Overall Score: 631.67 This workplace is “small but very mighty,” according to staff members, who also say this environmental law firm does critical work in a critical area. Turnover is low and internal surveys show employee satisfaction is high. “It is a great group of valuedriven, empathetic and compassionate people,” says one employee. 4 Jewish Federation of Greater Portland Tigard jewishportland.org Oregon Employees: 13 Overall Score: 623.28 Employees of this organization, which is committed to strengthening the Jewish community locally and nationally, say they enjoy a good camaraderie and collective pride in the work they do. Senior staff members demonstrate understanding and allow employees great flexibility. Employees get a paid two-month sabbatical every seven years. 5 Western Energy Institute Portland westernenergy.org Oregon Employees: 23 Overall Score: 622.15 Employees say this organization is committed to their personal growth and betterment. They like the benefits — including the option of a health savings account — the generous time-off policy and the bonus structure. They feel their feedback is encouraged by management and valued. “Great management, great colleagues and flexibility,” writes one employee. 6 BRAVO Youth Orchestras Portland oregonbravo.org Oregon Employees: 19 Overall Score: 617.26 “BRAVO is a fantastic organization, creating and providing excellent music education to students in after-school programs. The administration does a great job at planning and running events, communicating with teachers and staff about what is expected of them, and steering our organization through choppy waters,” one employee writes. 7 Rogue Valley Mentoring Medford rvmentoring.org Oregon Employees: 11 Overall Score: 609.59 Employees say management at this youth services nonprofit fosters an office culture of kindness and respect, and a “family comes first” attitude that allows flexibility for employees who need to bring their kids into the office, or leave early for school pickup. Benefits include an annual field day and a gas stipend for volunteers. 8 Jesuit Volunteer Corps (JVC) Northwest Portland jvcnorthwest.org Oregon Employees: 10 Overall Score: 606.83 Employees at this organization are passionate about its mission, which involves recruiting, placing and supporting volunteers who provide “valuecentered service grounded in the Jesuit Catholic tradition.” “I am more invested in the mission and have a greater sense of belonging because of the way everyone works together,” one writes. 9 Family Relief Nursery Cottage Grove frncg.org Oregon Employees: 24 Overall Score: 605.06 Employees say they are valued both as workers and as people with lives outside the office. They say all staff members are bought into the nursery’s mission to prevent child abuse and neglect. Employees participate in a wellness reimbursement plan and get three eight-hour wellness days per year along with a paid all-staff day at the lake. 10 Central Oregon Independent Practice Association Bend coipa.org Oregon Employees: 23 Overall Score: 604.32 COIPA offers employees on-the-job professional development resources. “I’ve had real opportunities to work on impactful projects that support clinics and improve health care outcomes,” a staffer writes. “This organization recognizes the importance of work/life balance and truly encourages it,” writes another. Find out where your organization stands by having your employees take our survey. Sign up to receive notifications about upcoming 100 Best surveys. Get Notified To be notified when the next survey period opens, visit OregonBusiness.com/100bestnotify. ■ The 100 Best Companies annual survey period is August through November. ■ The 100 Best Nonprofits annual survey period is April through July. ■ The100 Best Green Workplaces are determined through participation in the 100 Best Companies or 100 Best Nonprofits surveys. SMALL ORGANIZATIONS Up to 24 Oregon employees 2025
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