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    United Way Reviews

    Updated June 15, 2018
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    United Way President and CEO Brian A. Gallagher
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    149 Ratings

    683 Employee Reviews

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    • "The non-profit culture isn't a fit for everyone" (in 71 reviews)

    • "Org is growing quickly while dealing with high turnover rate typical of many non-profits" (in 22 reviews)

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    1. "Community Ambassador"

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      Former Employee - Community Ambassador in Boston, MA
      Former Employee - Community Ambassador in Boston, MA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at United Way (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Great office culture, fast-paced environment, good avenue for professional development

      Cons

      Lower Pay, work events or volunteer days can be outside normal office hours

      Advice to Management

      Continue to stay humble and invest in your employees, especially re: higher rank vs. lower rank

    2. "United Way of San Diego County"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in San Diego, CA
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in San Diego, CA
      Recommends

      I have been working at United Way full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Just started working here and the company culture is amazing. United Way has a great mission statement, a great place to learn about the nonprofit sector!

      Cons

      None as of now, but many people have left the organization lately for other job opportunities.

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    3. "Love!"

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      Current Employee - 21st Century Activity Leader in Tallahassee, FL
      Current Employee - 21st Century Activity Leader in Tallahassee, FL

      I have been working at United Way part-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Awesome job, nice staff, easy to move up in the company

      Cons

      Little to no benefits. Some of the program rules are unfair.

    4. "Decent culture and position, but uncertain future"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at United Way full-time

      Pros

      Good culture, professional development, colleagues

      Cons

      Uncertain future due to fluctuating fundraising

    5. "Review"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at United Way full-time

      Pros

      Travel, Family Time, flexibility, convenient, employee friendly

      Cons

      Not enough pay, no training

    6. "Americorps VISTA"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at United Way full-time

      Pros

      Great resource for the community.

      Cons

      The don't know how to utilize Americorps VISTA.

      Advice to Management

      Get training from CNCS

    7. "Director"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at United Way full-time

      Pros

      Good place to work for sure

      Cons

      Lower salaries can be a problem

    8. "Okay Place to Work"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at United Way full-time

      Pros

      Great people to work with
      Home nightly and weekends

      Cons

      Low pay
      No opportunity for advancement

    9. "Administrative Coordinator"

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      Current Employee - Administrative Coordinator
      Current Employee - Administrative Coordinator
      Doesn't Recommend
      Positive Outlook

      I have been working at United Way full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Nice people with strong emotional intelligence

      Cons

      few growth opportunities within org

    10. "Information and Referral Specialist"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at United Way full-time

      Pros

      Friendly atmosphere, helpful supervisors, and able to take breaks.

      Cons

      Frequent quality reviews, lots of people on the phone in a small room

      Advice to Management

      A three-strike rule would be nice.

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