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American Heart Association

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American Heart Association reviews

4.2

80% would recommend to a friend

(1,699 total reviews)
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Nancy A. Brown

90% approve of CEO

81% positive business outlook

American Heart Association has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 1,699 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The American Heart Association employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Nonprofit & NGO industry (3.7 stars).

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2K reviews
2.0
Oct 23, 2016

Outsiders Not Welcome

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Good medical benefits, a pension after three years and flexible work from home opportunities for some positions, usually after a 6-month delay.

Cons

This is the strangest place I have ever worked. Upper management lacks people and managerial skills and continues to promote subpar managers, even when their weaknesses are widely acknowledged by upper management. Professional development is given lip service, and retaliation is common. This is a very closed culture and many employees have been on board for tens of years, so fresh blood isn't really cultivated or nurtured. As a result, newer employees often account for the revolving door you read about on Glassdoor reviews while older employees seem to stay -- perhaps not realizing that this is not the healthy atmosphere readily available at other companies and organizations.

2.0
May 28, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good pay for a non-profit position. The overall mission of the society is great and something to be proud of. The daily work with volunteers and survivors is something that can not be reproduced.

Cons

The company requires that their staff act like a very aggressive salespeople instead of behaving like a fundraising role. They do not respect their donors and/or the communities in which they have events. The level of drama and mid-level management nonsense is beyond ridiculous. Their priorities are very mixed up.

1.0
Apr 9, 2015

Director

Anonymous employee
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Pros

The only redeeming quality of working for this organization, is connecting with an awesome volunteer base, who are passionate about the mission of the organization.

Cons

Too many to list. Please carefully consider coming on board with this organization. Read, and believe, the cons listed here on Glass Door. My move to AHA was the worst move of my career.

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American Heart Association Response
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Thank you for taking the time to write a review last year. 85% of our population are female and most of our executives are women. We believe that is a huge advantage for us and truly value the vision and leadership that has helped this company grow incredibly. We are sorry that you did not have a good experience with the association but it isn't for everyone.
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