employer cover photo
employer logo
employer logo

American Heart Association

Engaged Employer

AHA is basically a pyramid scheme or MLM company - Director American Heart Association Employee Review

1.0
Jul 8, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Fund a small amount of research

Cons

AHA recently changed their mission statement to include the word "relentless". AHA is relentless but not in a good way. Their passion is raising money period. The environment is manipulative, with high pressure tactics used to create a false sense of urgency. Turnover is insane but AHA doesn't care. They abuse and beat directors daily, sometimes hourly, to raise money with NO support and NO resources. Their 20 + year CEO draws almost 2 million a year plus management gets paid big bonuses when directors hit goal. They hire good people with a true passion for the mission then act as parasites using them up until they have nothing left to give, then they heartlessly move on to the next well meaning but gullible person. If you're looking for employment and think you want to do some good in your community, Please look somewhere else. This organization is NOT what they pretend to be. Check out the facts from an independent source not anything from heart.org. Only about 20-25% of the almost billion dollars raised actually goes towards research. Their highest line item is salaries and bonuses then real estate. Keep looking!!

Explore other reviews about American Heart Association

5.0
Jul 13, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The American Heart Association is a great place to work. Throughout my tenure, I’ve had the opportunity to grow professionally while supporting a mission that truly makes a difference. I especially appreciate the organization’s commitment to work-life balance and its supportive culture. I’m proud to be part of the AHA family.

Cons

I do not have any cons

5.0
Jul 13, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

This organization makes internal mobility a priority by focusing on career conversations with staff, their learning and development platform, recognition of great work, mentoring programs, and opportunities for employees to connect outside of their roles. It's a mission-driven organization where staff feel that their opinions are valued and that the work that they do is important, no matter their role. Incredible leads in the C-suite and regions that use feedback to drive change and results. When they say competitive pay from other non-profits, they mean it.

Cons

Department structure can be kind of confusing at times. Several training and development teams for systems, so it's hard to know who to go to first. Limited clarity on the structure of the Technology support teams. Always introducing new systems into the organization for efficiency, except certain aspects of existing software are not being maximized to their full potential. Multiple systems cause overwhelm for new hires as they start since there is no central location ("one-stop-shop") for them to find their resources.

See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All