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    United Way Reviews

    Updated December 17, 2018
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    United Way President and CEO Brian A. Gallagher
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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 26 reviews)

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    1. Helpful (1)

      "Great Place"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

      I have been working at United Way full-time

      Pros

      Flexible, professional, mission oriented and ethical

      Cons

      Not very many cons. Some departments work in silos

    2. "Loaned Executive"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at United Way full-time

      Pros

      Great networking and professional development opportunities

      Cons

      No benefits if not sponsored

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    3. "Passionate about their work"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      Pros

      Passionate staff, meaningful work for the community

      Cons

      No cons to note here

    4. "No Support"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Toledo, OH
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Toledo, OH

      I worked at United Way full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Great benefits package and flexible schedule

      Cons

      Poor management feedback, salary not competitive, little room for advancement

    5. "UW review -MA"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at United Way full-time

      Pros

      Mission, energetic staff, chance to do good

      Cons

      Cliquey environment, sometimes more focused on selling good work than doing good work

    6. "Volunteer Manager"

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      Current Employee - Volunteer Manager
      Current Employee - Volunteer Manager

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

      Pros

      Impact of organization in community as well as community support. Great people to work with. Flexible schedule, paid volunteer time off, decent vacation time, supports Professional Development, clean and nice.

      Cons

      very low salaries, below national non-profit medians.

    7. "Great Place to Work"

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      Current Employee - Engagement Director in Atlanta, GA
      Current Employee - Engagement Director in Atlanta, GA
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

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

      Pros

      Great staff and passionate leaders, creative workplace

      Cons

      Unorganized at times and lack of direction

      Advice to Management

      Create growth pipelines for your employees if you expect them to stay

    8. "Great Mission"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at United Way full-time

      Pros

      Great benefits and perks in a competing space.

      Cons

      Leadership could be better at times

    9. "Brand at a Turning Point"

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      Current Employee - Program Manager in Seattle, WA
      Current Employee - Program Manager in Seattle, WA
      Recommends
      Negative Outlook
      Approves of CEO

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

      Pros

      Caring, smart people. Competitive salaries for nonprofit sector. Chapter-based structure - no single United Way is the same. Opportunity for front line management training, opportunity to impact changing business model.

      Cons

      Again, chapter based structure - no single United Way is the same. 100-year old fundraising model is in flux, with chapters needing to quickly figure out how to adapt.

      Advice to Management

      So much of your leadership is change management. Lead with transparency.

    10. "Tax preparer"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      Pros

      friendly atmosphere, great management, good benefits

      Cons

      not a lot of opportunities for advancement