Does Breakthrough T1D pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Breakthrough T1D employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Breakthrough T1D. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Breakthrough T1D?

69% of Breakthrough T1D employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Breakthrough T1D 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Breakthrough T1D?

Development Coordinator (33) , Development Manager (26) , Director (13) , Manager (13) , Intern (11) , Outreach Manager (6) , Executive Director (5) , Administrative Assistant (4) , Development Director (4) , Fundraising Coordinator (4) , Development (3) , Development Assistant (3) , Executive Assistant (3) , Senior Development Coordinator (3) , Special Events Coordinator (3)

What are the pros of working at Breakthrough T1D according to real employee reviews?

"The people were great and it was so rewarding!" ((in 30 reviews)); "Great benefits for those with diabetes (100% coverage of all diabetes supplies.)" ((in 26 reviews)); "Great staff and great goals" ((in 17 reviews)); "Good work/life balance" ((in 10 reviews)); "Great team to work with!" ((in 6 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Breakthrough T1D according to real employee reviews?

"Ignorant senior management." ((in 8 reviews)); "Low pay and a lot of employee turnover" ((in 8 reviews)); "Terrible culture and no relief was in sight" ((in 8 reviews)); "Six CEO's in 10 years; speaks volumes of the IBOD's ability to hire right." ((in 7 reviews)); "No opportunities to move up the ladder." ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about Breakthrough T1D layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Breakthrough T1D layoffs and their outlook for job security at Breakthrough T1D in 2026.

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3.5

69% would recommend to a friend

(359 total reviews)

Aaron J. Kowalski, Ph.D.

75% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Culture & values

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.5

Career opportunities

3.3

Senior management

Breakthrough T1D has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 359 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Breakthrough T1D 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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359 reviews

3.0

Jan 13, 2021

Wonderful mission, needs help running like a business

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people and great mission. The work they do led and will continue to lead to changing the world for people with diabetes.

Cons

Lack of strategy and leadership, often felt like it was run like a small charity and not a global non-profit, lack of growth opportunities,

4.0

May 21, 2020

Mission driven employees, but slow moving processes

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Most people are dedicated to the mission and willing to do what ever it takes to get things done.

Cons

Bureaucratic org, so things take a long time to be approved. Volunteers can be cliquey. Almost impossible to move up unless your direct manager leaves.

5.0

Jul 10, 2019

Best place to work!

Development coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible hours, above average pay, amazing benefits, room for growth, good leadership

Cons

Off season from events can be a little slow, but not terrible.

Breakthrough T1D Response

Thank you for providing feedback! We're delighted you've had a good professional experience at JDRF so far and we're so grateful you decided to join the JDRF team! #strongertogether

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