Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Reviews

Pros

Slaries at the national office ted to be higher than even some of the other "national" organizations based in Philadelphia.

Cons

Staff seem completely expendable. During my time at the national office, at least 7 people were "let go" for reasons that nobody understood and no questions were really permitted.

Advice to Senior Management

More feedback and leadership is necessary.

Pros

co workers are energetic and involved
valuable experience
community connections
work is worthwhile
work has purpose

Cons

lack of leadership with programs and no direction for growth

Advice to Senior Management

too few opportunities for training

Pros

Amazing staff - you are surrounded by brilliant, dedicated people.

Cons

So much more opportunity to work together to come up with better solutions, but the leadership team chooses not to include their management team in the decision making.

Advice to Senior Management

You hired well, make better use of their talents

Pros

You work alongside some of the most hardworking individuals in a collaborative environment and you see results! The mission of BBBS permeates throughout the building and beyond.

Cons

Rewarding their employees is at the bottom of the list. Very little pay and a terrible benefits package. Many overworked and under paid and under-appreciated employees leads to many unhappy people.

Advice to Senior Management

Continue to do the great work you do for the community but remember your employees

Pros

It is a great organization where you really feel you are making a difference. It is very rewarding to see the results of your work everyday.

Cons

There is not much opportunity for advancement. The pay is not as good as some other non-profit opportunities.

Advice to Senior Management

Make sure you are constantly rewarding the employees any way possible for hard work (e.g. small tokens of recognition, public praise, etc.)

Pros

Helping others and working with some great staff members that really care about their community.

Cons

The main priority seems to be raising funds and staff turnover and unhappiness was not a concern to management.

Advice to Senior Management

Keep in mind what the mission of BBBS is!

Pros

A feeling of accomplishment, and satisfaction knowing our work helps the community become stronger through citizens participating in helping each other. Mentoring youngsters is a rewarding experience for the volunteer and can be life changing for mentee. Our office is one where there is mutual respect for co-workers and we work well together. We all give our best and enjoy our jobs. This is a well run office where if you have a suggestion, it's well recieved and put into practice with credit given to the originator. It's a casual yet professiona atmosphere and I enjoy being there.

Cons

The non-profit pay. And the dental insurance could be better.

Advice to Senior Management

None that I can think of right away.

Pros

Working with the mentors and mentees is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have. The jobs are clearly defined and depending on the management you have training can be thorough.

Cons

The amount paid to employees is not enough to make a living wage. There is a high rate of turn over so it makes it tough on the loyal employees who consistently have to pick up the slack.

Advice to Senior Management

Turn over might be less if salary's were higher. Over all good management though.