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    Updated Aug 20, 2019

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    3.6
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    86%
    Approve of CEO
    United Way CEO Brian A. Gallagher
    Brian A. Gallagher
    171 Ratings
    Pros

    • "Good place to work with a low key vibe and a great work life balance" (in 49 reviews)

    • "It's an established non-profit and it shows" (in 46 reviews)

    Cons

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

    • "As all nonprofit organization does" (in 42 reviews)

    More Pros and Cons

    1. "Mission Focused"

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      • Senior Management
      Former Employee - Director in Des Moines, IA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at United Way full-time for more than 10 years

      Pros

      Very focused on mission and goals to help the community.

      Cons

      So focused on how to be better and often not enough time to celebrate victories.

      United Way2019-08-16

    2. "Organization full of smart, committed folks"

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      Current Employee - Associate in Cincinnati, OH
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

      I have been working at United Way full-time for more than 3 years

      Pros

      -Lots of smart, committed folks.

      Cons

      -Pay -Lack of opportunities for promotion -No clear path to advancement -Siloed work structure leads to organizational confusion

      Advice to Management

      -Provide many more opportunities for professional development -Have organizational processes in place so people know how to achieve a promotion

      United Way2019-08-17
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    3. "Student Worker"

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      Former Employee - Clerical Assistant in San Jose, CA
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at United Way part-time for less than a year

      Pros

      You truly help the community with this company. I worked more directly with individuals, which I thought I might of not.

      Cons

      I really do not see a negative about this company. In my position not much changes, so its the same type of work.

      United Way2019-08-12

    4. "Great for Nonprofit Professionals"

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      Current Employee - Lead Associate in Alexandria, VA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at United Way full-time for more than a year

      Pros

      Great benefits and leave time Management open to new ideas Top-down transparency

      Cons

      Staff engagement could be improved

      United Way2019-08-10

    5. "Love my job!"

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      Current Employee - Senior Director, Human Resources in San Francisco, CA
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at United Way full-time for more than 5 years

      Pros

      Great mission; staff that really cares; progressive; open collaborative environment;

      Cons

      Decrease in local donors which makes furthering the mission difficult

      Advice to Management

      Instill in your teams that we are all fundraisers

      United Way2019-08-06

    6. "Improvements Needed - Potential for HFUW"

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      Former Employee - Manager in Orlando, FL
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook

      I worked at United Way full-time for more than 3 years

      Pros

      - good benefits - some good and caring people (like anywhere) - good location

      Cons

      - hierarchical - poor salaries (when compared to other local nonprofits and cost of living) - hard to move up or around - poor HR service - culture required major changes at time of departure

      Advice to Management

      Flexible working hours and increased pay for lower and middle management. Listen from the bottom up. New senior management is an absolute necessity.

      United Way2019-08-20

    7. "Impactful work!"

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      Current Employee - Finance and Administration in Midland, MI
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

      I have been working at United Way full-time for more than 5 years

      Pros

      Impactful work with great coworkers and management.

      Cons

      I do not have any cons for this employer.

      Advice to Management

      Keep up the great work!

      United Way2019-07-30

    8. "A Friendly and Nurturing Environment"

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      Former Employee - Benefits Specialist in Providence, RI
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

      I worked at United Way full-time for less than a year

      Pros

      Excellent management, Understanding of life circumstances, Overall great work environment

      Cons

      Pay is a little low

      Advice to Management

      None to offer

      United Way2019-07-31

    9. "Great Benefits and Work-Life Balance"

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      Current Employee - Director in Alexandria, VA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at United Way full-time for more than 3 years

      Pros

      Great benefits, pay, and work-life balance

      Cons

      Each department can feel like an island.

      Advice to Management

      Continue to care about your employees and the cause- it shows.

      United Way2019-07-17

    10. "Great Job"

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      Former Employee - Program Coordinator in Houston, TX
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at United Way full-time for more than a year

      Pros

      Great job. Decent pay. Positive environment

      Cons

      I had to use my personal vehicle, so I gained a lot of miles

      United Way2019-07-10
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