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Aug 31, 2009
2009-08-31 21:39 PDT
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Pros
Great cause, great opportunity to work with incredible and motivating staff and volunteers. Benefits are great, especially if you are starting a family. Fundraising work in geneal requiresw a lot of long hours, weekend and evening work - but that is the name of the game. A lot of opportunities for growth, training, and travel.
Cons
A lot of internal politics, as would be the case for any organization of a comparable size. Learn to play the game, or you will have a hard time. Also, as is the case in "internal" politics heavy organizations, sometimes less competant, but better known management staff get promoted. Managing staff should be skilled at mentoring their employees. If not, you are breeding an issue with discon
Advice to Senior Management
Pay more attention to employee satisfaction. Disgruntled employees bring down the morale of all.
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Admin Support:
“California Division of the American Cancer Society”
Aug 15, 2009
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Communications Manager:
“ ACS is a job where you will feel like you are giving back to help those with Cancer each job is a step close to a cure.”
Jul 17, 2009
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Anonymous:
“Chock Full of Misfits & Malcontents”
Jun 8, 2009
2 found helpful
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Anonymous in Austin, TX:
“A great plas to work”
Jun 8, 2009
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Anonymous in Atlanta, GA:
“Mentally Stressful!”
Jun 3, 2009
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Income Development Specialist:
“Wonderful organization, miserable workplace”
May 18, 2009
1 found helpful
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Anonymous in Oakland, CA:
“Want to be frustrated, stressed, underpaid and unappreciated, work at the American Cancer Society.”
Apr 14, 2009
1 found helpful
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Community Manager - Development in Wichita, KS:
“One big mess”
Apr 9, 2009
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Marketing Director in New York, NY:
“Fighting cancer one day at a time.”
Apr 6, 2009
