JDRF is a Hotbed of Passionate people who make a difference each and every day
Pros
95% of the employees and 100% of our donors and volunteers care deeply about our mission. There is so much talent and passion embedded in our DNA that it's a joy to be here everyday. Every place I look there are inspirational people and programs.
Cons
Is JDRF dysfunctional sometimes? Absolutely. But I challenge any other organization or corporation to do better. We are made up of 750 type A personalities who will stop at nothing to make lives better - inspired by hundreds of thousands of volunteers who feel the same. Dysfunction is bound to be an every day challenge. But I've been here almost 17 years and I couldn't think of a more rewarding place to be. The only downside is that it's hard to "turn it off". It's a way of life. But considering our constituents don't have a choice in that "way of life" until there's a cure, I am inspired to keep on going in spite of it all.
