A Company with an Amazing Vision - Senior Contractor Fluxx Employee Review

4.0
Aug 23, 2016
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Pros

I have been working at Fluxx as a contractor. Fluxx is committed to creating a simpler, smarter, and more effective grant making ecosystem for grant makers and grant seekers by offering a robust platform that serves both sides of the grantmaking equation. The company has spent a number of years with some of the brightest minds in philanthropy and it holds a deep knowledge base as to what makes organizations successful in their philanthropic strategies and associated frameworks. Fluxx is a fast moving start up dedicated to its clients and its community. But more importantly, I have found that Fluxx is also dedicated to its employees. I joined the company to look at new, emerging business opportunities. Since joining, I have been privy to the immense amount of potential. I have been given free reign to develop strategies and the management team has been supportive, engaged and positive. I also see the Fluxx team putting even more strategic and supportive infrastructure in place for employees in terms of some new key hires. They seem to be setting themselves up for scale. It has been a privilege to contract for a company with such an amazing mission.

Cons

It is true that a day in the life can be chaotic, but expected that when I joined. Availability of key staff can be tricky. There are areas of growth needed.

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5.0
Apr 3, 2025
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Pros

Fluxx is a great company work for, it si one of the few places i have worked where the spirit of the company is closer to a nonprofit or mission based organization.

Cons

As they have taken on investment they have had to formalize porcesses which means it is not as much like a start up anymore. It is fully remote nut they do try to get everyone to knwo each other

2.0
Jul 9, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

100% remote work provides excellent flexibility. Truly mission-driven organization focused on making a positive impact for grant makers and the communities they serve. Unlimited PTO is a meaningful benefit when supported by your team. Flux attracts talented, intelligent people, so you're surrounded by strong peers who challenge and inspire you. CEO Christie genuinely cares about employees. She communicates openly, addresses difficult situations head-on, and creates a sense of transparency and compassion that starts at the top.

Cons

My experience was heavily impacted by my direct manager rather than the company itself. I worked under an authoritarian management style that emphasized control over coaching, which created an environment where it was difficult to ask questions, learn from mistakes, or build confidence. I often felt unsupported and lacked the clarity and guidance needed to succeed. While I can't speak for every team at Fluxx, my experience demonstrated how much a single manager can shape an employee's overall experience.

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