48 100 BEST NONPROFITS TO WORK FOR IN OREGON 20 Ecology in Classrooms & Outdoors Portland ecologyoutdoors.org Oregon Employees: 6 Overall Score: 587.26 “As someone who just entered the nonprofit field, I could not be more grateful for the opportunity to work at ECO. It has been a great experience, and I value the strong sense of purpose and shared commitment to equity and environmental justice amongst all staff,” writes one employee of this environmental education nonprofit. 21 Portland Adventist Community Services Portland pacsonline.org Oregon Employees: 19 Overall Score: 585.74 “We have a really good management team that continues to strive to do the best we can for the community we serve,” writes one employee of this faith-based social services nonprofit. “The positive environment is what makes the organization great,” writes another. 22 The Northwest Catholic Counseling Center Portland nwcounseling.org Oregon Employees: 15 Overall Score: 584.95 Employees say leaders at this nonprofit value mental health, both at work and outside it, with employee check-ins at each staff meeting and lots of flexibility. Staff members say the office culture is positive and supportive, with everyone bought into the mission, from new hires to board members. 23 Oregon Environmental Council Portland oeconline.org Oregon Employees: 14 Overall Score: 583.97 Employees at OEC report their coworkers are smart, passionate and good at what they do. They feel pride that the organization treats all people with respect. Staff members at this organization get additional time off each August. “Everyone is so talented and cares about the environment in their own unique way,” writes an employee. 24 Building Healthy Families Enterprise oregonbhf.org Oregon Employees: 24 Overall Score: 582.51 Employees report that this nonprofit allows loads of flexibility and a supportive work environment. Beyond that, they say the group’s mission and work in the community make them feel proud and rewarded. Managers work to align job duties with personal values and skills. “The flexibility and honor of family is great!” one writes. 30 CASA of Central Oregon Bend casaofcentraloregon.org Oregon Employees: 13 Overall Score: 565.11 Leaders here don’t micromanage, employees report. Instead, they collaboratively help staff members pursue their goals each day. Supporting a healthy work-life balance helps employees bring their A-game to the office. Though funding is limited, employees are inspired that the staff still works hard each day to improve the lives of children. 31 Volunteers in Medicine Clinic Springfield vim-clinic.org Oregon Employees: 13 Overall Score: 563.04 Health benefits include mental health, vision and alternative care. The work week is Monday through Thursday. Employees can accrue up to 300 hours of PTO, and the PTO rolls over to the next year. Employees also have access to a 24/7 fitness center at a cost of $10 per month. 32 HomePlate Youth Services Beaverton homeplateyouth.org Oregon Employees: 24 Overall Score: 561.86 HomePlate offers five programs to support homeless or housing-insecure young people (12 to 24). Staff members appreciate that employees are passionate about their work. Staff at HomePlate work a four-day, 32-hour week. “HomePlate is a hidden gem in the nonprofit industry,” writes an employee. 33 McKenzie River Trust Eugene mckenzieriver.org Oregon Employees: 21 Overall Score: 561.16 Managers at this environmental nonprofit offer opportunities for professional growth and development, and staff praise the depth of commitment to its mission. “The organization has attracted highly qualified and talented staff that are inspiring to work with,” writes an employee. 34 ABC House Albany abchouse.org Oregon Employees: 18 Overall Score: 558.73 Staff members at this organization, which provides child abuse assessments and support services, say their jobs are difficult but rewarding. They report that they’re given flexibility to live their lives outside work. “Everyone here cares deeply about the children, and it feels great to work for an organization that has empathetic people,” writes an employee. 25 CASA of Clackamas County Oregon City casa-cc.org Oregon Employees: 11 Overall Score: 579.27 Leaders are straightforward and respectful. Employees and volunteers work together with a common purpose, employees say. Because of the nature of the work, employees are afforded wellness days in addition to paid time off, when secondary trauma is a consideration. “No one person’s position is viewed as more important than the other,” writes one employee. 26 Good Neighbor Center Tigard gncnw.org Oregon Employees: 21 Overall Score: 572.80 Benefits offered by this organization, which offers services to families experiencing housing insecurity, include an employee assistance plan, a retirement plan staff can enroll with after 90 days and three days per year of bereavement leave. “At Good Neighbor Center, we’re a team with heart, showing up daily to support families as they move from crisis to stability,” one staff member writes. 27 On-the-Move Community Integration Portland onthemovepdx.org Oregon Employees: 10 Overall Score: 572.64 This organization seeks to help people with physical and developmental disabilities participate fully in their communities. Managers will “never” turn down a time-off request, even if an employee doesn’t have PTO to cover it. On-the-Move offers a thorough onboarding process and training that can last from eight weeks to three months. 28 Klamath and Lake Community Action Services Klamath Falls klcas.org Oregon Employees: 23 Overall Score: 572.20 Employees at this social services nonprofit say managers are receptive to employee concerns and support a positive work-life balance. “We don’t have supervisors; we have leaders,” writes one employee. “Each person goes above and beyond to help the community and each other.” 29 BB360 Portland bb-360.org Oregon Employees: 20 Overall Score: 571.93 Formerly known as B’nai B’rith Overnight Camp, this longstanding summer camp for Jewish youth has recently expanded its services to include camps for Jewish adults and encourages employees to participate in BB360 offerings with their families. “I love the impact that we make on children’s lives,” writes an employee. SMALL ORGANIZATIONS Up to 24 Oregon employees “Our flagship shelter program equips families to take the steps they need to regain housing and stability. None of this would be possible without the dedication and compassion of our staff.” Elise Schaff Laubach Executive Director www.familypromiseoftv.org Ending homelessness one family at a time. Years of Changing Lives
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