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Blood Cancer United

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Blood Cancer United reviews

2.8

31% would recommend to a friend

(675 total reviews)
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Dr. E Anders Kolb

40% approve of CEO

28% positive business outlook

Blood Cancer United has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 675 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Blood Cancer United employee rating is 25% below average for employers within the Nonprofit & NGO industry (3.7 stars).

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675 reviews
2.0
Dec 28, 2018

Compromised

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Pros

It has, on its face, a wonderful mission and does provide funding for academic researchers

Cons

It is a very corporate environment - but most problematic are the ties to the drug industry - which really drives its advocacy agenda. Pimping for big pharma.

3.0
Aug 7, 2018

Great mission, horrible work culture

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Pros

Incredible research resulting from the fundraising. The people not at the executive level in the national office are mostly incredible to work with. Most chapters have amazing staff. The years the org as a whole surpassed budget, the benefits package was great for me (under 40, single, no kids, general good health).

Cons

The salary increases that came out of left field (though much appreciated!) did not apply fairly - they were applied to only campaign staff and not to administrative staff in the Chapter level. I advocated successfully for my direct report to be part of that pay bump, which I am proud of and she certainly deserved. My managers failed me though and despite having 10 years of professional experience, I was making the same as my direct report who had 2 years experience. After a much needed org-wide technology upgrade & initiative - several hundred thousand dollars at my chapter alone, and the pay increased mentioned above, we had major layoffs last than four months later. For campaign staff in the major metropolitan areas, when there isn't an actual event occuring: unrealistic expectation be available via email or phone to volunteers off-hours. Many volunteers are high level corporate types used to being on call and expect their campaign contacts to be on call 24/7.

5.0
May 1, 2018
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Pros

LLS is a mission-centered organization that attracts talented, dedicated individuals who will keep you motivated each day you're in the workplace

Cons

Hours can be long, with many weekend and evening obligations

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