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Updated Jan 16, 2022
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- Current Employee★★★★★
Pros
Great staff and volunteers to work with. The organization treats its staff exceptionally well. The branch of the organization you work in communicates well and is inclusive to their own.
Cons
Nepotism, not a lot of room for growth outside of NC.
- Current Employee, more than 3 years★★★★★
Pros
Meaningful work where you know you make a difference every day
Cons
Its too bad they don't care for their employees as much as they do their beneficiaries. They don't support their employees and have extreme expectations for working. the administration is "top heavy".
- Current Employee★★★★★
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Good competitive benefits. Friendly environment.
Cons
Politics Poor business systems and hard to find institutional knowledge
- Former Employee, less than 1 year★★★★★
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Genuine faith, earnest ministry. Generally, no work on Sundays.
Cons
Poor pay (20-60% below market), no benefits for seasonal staff, work all seasonal holidays (Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving weekend (but not Thanksgiving Day). Intentionally understaffed and underpaid under the veneer of regard for donor contributions.
Continue reading - Former Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
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Teams were committed to honoring Jesus There was a great company culture They had amazing benefits, including matching retirement contributions
Cons
They weren't overly family-oriented, though they were working on this through developing new policies in recent years They didn't always value new ideas
Continue reading - Former Employee★★★★★
Pros
I really appreciated the autonomy and support that I was given to do my job well.
Cons
on the lower end of salary offerings, but definitely worth the experience
- Current Employee, more than 5 years★★★★★
Pros
Prayer and devotions each morning to start the day. Dining Hall with hot lunch, deli and salad options for purchase.
Cons
Remote location in Boone, NC, but beautiful.
- Current Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
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-The people are united in mission, dedicated to the vision, and work toward the ministry's goals. - Morning devotions are a great way to start the day. - Benefits are excellent.
Cons
-lower on the pay scale...but to be expected for a ministry-focused non-profit that seeks to maximize every donor dollar.
- Current Employee, more than 5 years★★★★★
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Mission of the organization is a joy to be a part of. Being a part of such a BIG reach is humbling. The people / volunteers are high level and incredibly generous, people of of integrity.
Cons
Some of the leaders are narcissistic. the Leadership does not trust the field offices even though the field is taught to train and trust their volunteer leaders. Very little opportunity to move up
Continue reading - Former Employee, more than 3 years★★★★★
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SP has a huge budget and makes headlines
Cons
CEO whims inform organizational decisions more than needs of those organization serves.
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