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Updated Dec 2, 2023
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- "Executive and senior leadership aren't seeing the true status of the deterioration taking place among rank and file employees." (in 16 reviews)
- "From leaders taking limos to the airport, to excessive spending on food, to promoting abusive managers...Compassion has major cultural issues that are very damaging." (in 7 reviews)
- "7 of 10 on my team have left since January 2016 and for whatever reason they don't think there is a problem." (in 5 reviews)
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- 5.0Dec 2, 2023Software TesterCurrent Employee, less than 1 year
Pros
Incredible mission, supportive coworkers, the BEST benefits, solid pay, so much time off, significant retirement benefits, balanced work life, on and on
Cons
It takes a while to bring about change
- 5.0Oct 25, 2023Software DeveloperCurrent Employee, more than 1 year
Pros
- Healthy work-life balance with plenty of PTO, holidays, and no expectation of overtime - Mission-oriented and dedicated staff -- you're contributing valuable work to make a difference in eliminating poverty in Jesus' name - Options to experiment, grow, and contribute meaningfully with new ideas and inventions that lead to career growth
Cons
- Unnecessary meetings at times for engineers... though they want to ensure we are looped in to what the company is up to and some of the meetings help you see the bigger picture - Timezone differences between coworkers/teammates can sometimes lead to syncing challenges
Compassion International Response2moThank you for sharing your experience with us! We truly appreciate hearing from you.
- 5.0Nov 1, 2023PrincipalFormer Employee, more than 8 years
Pros
Compassion is a solid organization driven by their faith that is impacting children in positive ways around the world. They are also bringing in some excellent top level leaders recently.
Cons
Compassion needs a more thoughtful, well-researched corporate strategy that can align staff in a common direction. "More kids in less time" is not a great strategy.
1Compassion International Response2moThank you for sharing your experience with us! We are thankful for your feedback.
- 5.0Nov 18, 2023Relaionship ManagerCurrent EmployeeDallas, TX
Pros
Overall Great place to work
Cons
.the mission can be taxing on the heart
1Compassion International Response2wThank you for sharing your experience with us. We appreciate your feedback!
- 5.0Nov 9, 2023Senior Data ScientistCurrent Employee, more than 1 yearWilmington, NC
Pros
Christian and prestigious organization, amazing culture, good work life balance, Jesus is mainly your boss.
Cons
You won’t get rich. This is a place to serve, but there’s huge satisfaction in that.
Compassion International Response4wThank you for sharing your experience with us. We appreciate your feedback.
- 4.0Nov 29, 2023ManagerCurrent Employee, more than 10 years
Pros
Job serves a phenomenal cause Significant job security Great benefits
Cons
Progress moves slowly Limited upward progression
- 5.0Sep 5, 2023Software Development Engineer IICurrent Employee, less than 1 yearColorado Springs, CO
Pros
- Christ Centered focus in all aspects of work - Teammates who truly care and pray for you - Remote work options - On premises gym and dining facilities - Great PTO - Flexible work times - Good home office stipend - Professional and spiritual development time - Company paid mission trip every 5yr anniversary - Low stress even with high quality output
Cons
Wish I could see the team more often in person.
2Compassion International Response4moThank you for sharing your feedback with us! We appreciate hearing from your experience.
- 2.0Aug 28, 2023Marketing CoordinatorFormer Employee, more than 8 yearsColorado Springs, CO
Pros
You will get a wide variety of experiences and there is certainly opportunity for some (white men, in particular) to rise within the ranks. Initially, you will get the intrinsic benefit of helping those living in poverty.
Cons
Over a short period of time, many new employees see ways in which the work can be streamlined, improved, and made more efficient and effective. These people are likely to be ignored and even chided for thinking that they can suggest opportunities for improving the manner in which poverty is overcome. There has been one particular marketing "expert" from the UK who knows everything and isn't willing to listen to others. He is smug, arrogant, ignorant, and condescending. As far as charities go, there are likely much better places to be employed.
3Compassion International Response3moThank you so much for your review and your 8+ years of service to Compassion’s ministry of releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name. We are relentless in our efforts to learn, grow and improve. That’s an across-the-board philosophy for every part of our ministry, including our hiring processes. Compassion has talent acquisition representatives across the globe, who help us find the most diverse talent pool possible for every position. Our hiring philosophy has been and will continue to be: hire the best talent possible, offer pay and benefits that are competitive with other non-profits, be good stewards of all we have been entrusted with and honor Scripture that says a “worker deserves his wages.” We regret that you felt unheard. That can be frustrating. As you are aware, we have identified five Cultural Behaviors we want all staff to embrace. These include being here for a reason: the mission, serious about personal growth, 100% for one another, careful with our words and inviting others in. It is our expectation that as we consistently demonstrate these behaviors in our interactions, we all lay a strong foundation for the next generation of Compassion.
- 4.0Nov 3, 2023Communications Specialist IIIFormer EmployeeColorado Springs, CO
Pros
Meaningful work, somewhat good pay for a nonprofit
Cons
Somewhat corporate culture and many silos between teams
Compassion International Response2moWe appreciate hearing from you! Thank you for leaving feedback on your experience.
- 5.0May 26, 2023Anonymous EmployeeCurrent Employee, more than 1 year
Pros
Christ Centered. The reason I came and the reason I stay. I love knowing children are having their physical needs met, being poured into through the churches that we partner with, and the heart that Compassion has to see them become thriving disciples of Jesus. The level of excellence people bring to this place and the opportunity to sharpen and work with brilliant people along with the fantastic and thoughtful benefits create an unparalleled experience as an employee. So clear God is working through this ministry! I am so fulfilled and challenged by the work and truly grateful that we GET to do this.
Cons
No organization is perfect, there are not significant enough cons worth calling out.
Compassion International Response7moThank you for sharing your thoughts! We appreciate hearing from you.
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Compassion International has an overall rating of 4.4 out of 5, based on over 474 reviews left anonymously by employees. 94% of employees would recommend working at Compassion International to a friend and 80% have a positive outlook for the business. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.
94% of Compassion International employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Compassion International 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.3 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.
According to reviews on Glassdoor, employees commonly mention the pros of working at Compassion International to be career development, senior leadership, benefits and the cons to be management .
