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 29 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 11 reviews)); "The mission of this organization is great and there are many employees who stand by it." ((in 10 reviews))

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

"poor management, disorganized, functions like a multi" ((in 17 reviews)); "National leadership is working to consolidate more and more responsibility that once was held by local staff." ((in 12 reviews)); "Low pay and a lot of employee turnover" ((in 9 reviews)); "Terrible culture and no relief was in sight" ((in 9 reviews)); "Six CEO's in 10 years; speaks volumes of the IBOD's ability to hire right." ((in 7 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

3.0

Apr 5, 2018

Win with Culture

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

As with most organizational restructures, there are those resistant to change but those who have been adaptable and have vision for the reasons behind the restructure have excelled. There are still some refinements to be done, but I truly believe JDRF is working towards a collaborative and supportive work environment. The current staff who work in the Vancouver office will win your hearts over. They are passionate, fun, resilient, and have strong work ethic. The driving force behind this small but mighty team is their dedication to the work that JDRF does for the type 1 community. JDRF is determined to find a cure for this disease; there is a reason why JDRF is the leading national charitable funder of diabetes research in Canada.

Cons

Work-life balance is an issue, but they are working on making it a priority.

Breakthrough T1D Response

7y

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

3.0

Mar 31, 2018

They're doing great work for Type 1 Diabetes

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

funding research for type 1 diabetes and advocating for Canadians with type 1

Cons

communication and collaboration within the foundation from the top down is lacking

Breakthrough T1D Response

7y

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

2.0

Mar 22, 2018

Run For Your Life

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Meaningful cause with passionate volunteers and fundraisers. You have the opportunity to meet and develop wonderful relationships with families who are directly connected to Type 1 Diabetes--best part of the job!

Cons

On a local level there is no direct guidance or training--expected to learn your job through PowerPoints trainings which isn't realistic. Executive Director does not know how to train you for your position and will micro-manage staff. IT and reporting that is available for staff use falls far behind industry standards making it impossible to provide accurate information and analysis to superiors and board members--they are unaware. Stroking the egos of board and committee members comes before the wants and needs of the families served. In my experience, there is a persistent pattern of mistreatment and bullying from others in the workplace preventing you from effectively doing your job.

Breakthrough T1D Response

8y

Thank you for this feedback. We appreciate your candor and sincerely seek to improve. If you'd be open to a conversation, we'd love to hear more. We can be reached at talentacquisition@jdrf.org. We wish you the very best in your future career goals!

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