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?

"Great benefits for those with diabetes (100% coverage of all diabetes supplies.)" ((in 32 reviews)); "The people were great and it was so rewarding!" ((in 30 reviews)); "Great staff and great goals" ((in 16 reviews)); "The mission of this organization is great and there are many employees who stand by it." ((in 9 reviews)); "Great team to work with!" ((in 6 reviews))

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

"National leadership is working to consolidate more and more responsibility that once was held by local staff." ((in 12 reviews)); "Terrible culture and no relief was in sight" ((in 9 reviews)); "Low pay and a lot of employee turnover" ((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.

What are the top reviewed Breakthrough T1D locations?

New York , Washington , Chicago , Philadelphia , Kansas City , Cincinnati , San Francisco , Des Moines , Rochester , Phoenix , Detroit , Southfield , Amarillo , Fort Worth , Indianapolis , San Diego , Norwalk , Seattle , Orlando , Elizabeth , Shrewsbury , Woodbridge , Birmingham , Virginia Beach , Saint Louis , Albany , Buffalo , White Plains , Charlotte , Raleigh

Breakthrough T1D reviews

3.5

69% would recommend to a friend

(359 total reviews)

Aaron J. Kowalski, Ph.D.

75% approve of CEO

61% 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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Reviews by job title

359 reviews

2.0

Oct 19, 2018

Out of Touch Regional & National Staff

Development coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The mission was very near and dear to my heart as I have a loved one affected by T1D. The volunteers and chapter staff were such a delight to work with and made going to work every day worth it.

Cons

The bonus, raise and payment structure were so unbelievably unfair. The regional and national staff are overpaid and under qualified. The chapter staff, who are the staff who raise the funds, plan the events, and foster relationships with donors and volunteers are the ones who are compensated for their hard work the least. Chapter staff feedback and concerns that are addressed with regional and national staff don’t seem to be considered or followed up on. The HR staff is complacent and in my opinion, useless. I loved my job and it was so hard for me to leave behind the relationships that I made within the community. But I could no longer continue to work for regional and national staff who made you feel as though you were replaceable and not valued.

Breakthrough T1D Response

7y

Thank you for your candor and for leaving these comments. JDRF wants to be transparent as an organization... with our donors and with our staff... and to do that we welcome your feedback on how we can improve. We are striving to do so every day. If you'd like to share more, we'd love to have a conversation. Please contact us at Glassdoorreviews@jdrf.org.

3.0

Oct 16, 2018

Squeezing employees without blinking an eye

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice office, great benefits, solid HR professionals

Cons

Normalizing working above the normal hours despite no overtime, lack of culture and socialization between employees, people take 30 mins for lunch and sometimes less

Breakthrough T1D Response

7y

Please note JDRF Canada is a separate entity from JDRF International. Our international affiliates are valued partners in the worldwide effort to turn Type 1 into Type None. Each international affiliate its own organizational structure and its own CEO.

2.0

Oct 14, 2018

Waiting for Change

It professional

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I really like my co-workers and really like the flexibility of the work life balance. Love the mission of what JDRF does.

Cons

Management staff members lack vision and there's no room for growth. JDRF needs new blood with industry experience, who can provide newer visions. Since there's lack of vision there's too much unnecessary bureaucracy that causes stagnation within budget approvals and project stagnation. I see this occur in many business verticals not only within on particular department.

Breakthrough T1D Response

7y

Thank you for your comments. JDRF is striving to do better every day, so your feedback is valued and welcomed. If you'd like to share more, we'd love to have a conversation. Please contact us at Glassdoorreviews@jdrf.org.

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