Oregon Business Magazine has come up with their top 100 list of local nonprofits in the state. Several Central Oregon organizations are showcased with best-in-class workplace practices, based on surveys sent to employees themselves. The title of 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For is awarded annually to qualifying nonprofit organizations that are ranked based on employee satisfaction and importance of 31 workplace qualities in six categories including work environment; management and communications; mission and goals; career development and learning; benefits and compensation; and sustainable practices. This year, NeighborImpact ranked 25th overall in the Large Nonprofit category.
Volunteers In Medicine Clinic of the Cascades: “What makes the organization great is the communication between everyone to run the clinic smoothly,” says one employee of this Bend clinic. Other workers applaud the strong leadership. “My supervisor Kat is a brilliant manager without being a micromanager. I love that!” says one staff member.
Bethlehem Inn: Employees at this homeless shelter praised the extensive training they receive and the CEO. “Bethlehem Inn has an amazing leader with Gwenn Wysling,” says one staff member. “Her positive attitude trickles down the chain of command.”
NeighborImpact: This supporter of low-income communities in Central Oregon pays 100% of employees’ insurance premiums, installed in-office air purifiers for every workspace and paid hazard wages to employees working directly with the public after COVID hit. “They have supported me and encouraged me to grow in my position as well as supported me in furthering my education,” says one employee.
Cascades Academy: On-campus yoga, a positive and supportive culture and a focus on reducing their carbon footprint are reasons staff love their jobs at this private K-12 school. One worker says: “I feel like my best professional self here, feel proud to call [Cascades Academy] my employer and to be a part of this community at large.”
Participating nonprofits are also independently scored based on the benefits they provide and the percentage of employees who took the survey. You can find more information about our methodology here.
