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    United Way Reviews

    Updated September 18, 2017
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    United Way President and CEO Brian A. Gallagher
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    Pros

    • Great value of a work-life balance and people-oriented approach to personnel management (in 34 reviews)

    • Great place to make a difference (in 19 reviews)

    Cons

    • Strict budgetary restraints when working for a non-profit (in 60 reviews)

    • You have to be intentional and disciplined about drawing work-life balance boundaries (in 10 reviews)

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    1. "United Way of King County -A Great way to make a difference"

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      Current Employee - Senior Director in Seattle, WA
      Current Employee - Senior Director in Seattle, WA
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook

      I have been working at United Way full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      This organization is making a positive difference in the community. The work you do here really matters. Great opportunity to work with talented, smart, committed people both volunteers and staff!

      Cons

      It's a lot of hard work which can lead to burn out.

    2. "accountant"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at United Way full-time

      Pros

      very relaxed company, no stress.

      Cons

      smaller salary than desired based on the position and duties

      Advice to Management

      increase pay to keep qualified people

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    3. "211 Information and Referral Specialist"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at United Way part-time

      Pros

      Great support from Team Leads, co-workers assist each other.

      Cons

      Resources not always available to assist clients and backlash from client expectation can be frustrating

    4. "Great place to work"

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      Former Employee - Vista in Allentown, PA
      Former Employee - Vista in Allentown, PA

      I worked at United Way full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      If you enjoy team based working environment, this is the place for you.
      If you love making a difference while experience growth in social awareness

      Cons

      Nothing really. Great place to work

      Advice to Management

      None

    5. "Good experience"

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      Former Employee - Communications
      Former Employee - Communications
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at United Way full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Dedicated and passionate co-workers, excellent benefits, small work environment, hands on in the community, open floor for creativity.

      Cons

      Low pay, long hours. Left after a year due to low pay.

    6. "GREAT COMPANY"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      Pros

      great pay great company loved going to work

      Cons

      hate not being able to help everyone

    7. "Great place to work"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      Pros

      Friendly office environment. Good benefits and pay. Understanding team of people who work well with you under pressure.

      Cons

      Budget couldn't keep some people on.

      Advice to Management

      Keep up the good work.

    8. "Good company, great cause. Poor management"

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      Former Employee - Administrative Assistant
      Former Employee - Administrative Assistant
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at United Way full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Great cause. Loved my coworkers. Thought the CEO was wonderful.

      Cons

      My direct boss was a bipolar, horrid person who gave me 60 hours of work in a 30 hour work week. She' s no longer there.

      Advice to Management

      Watch your managers and the way they treat their charges.

    9. Helpful (1)

      "Campaign"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at United Way full-time

      Pros

      Excellent benefits and PTO is very good as well.

      Cons

      No upward mobility. I've been stuck in the same position for 12 years.

      Advice to Management

      Please do not micromanage. We're not children.

    10. Helpful (1)

      "Quick Turn Over"

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      Former Employee - Call Center Representative in Columbia, SC
      Former Employee - Call Center Representative in Columbia, SC
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

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

      Pros

      Good money for being in a call center. Building was very clean and nice. Staff was okay most of the time.

      Cons

      There is an "us vs. them" environment between admin and call center. Lots of favoritism going on in leadership. Loooooong hours, too long of a shift. Parking sucks. Can seem kind of childish co-worker behavior (gossiping, loud) - unprofessional at times. Slightly unorganized leadership. No room for promotion unless you are a friend and they create a position for you.

      Advice to Management

      Hire people with leadership experience, don't make staff suffer because you are promoting your friend.

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