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Local Initiatives Support Corporation

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Good Mission, but Limited by Top-Down Management - Anonymous employee Local Initiatives Support Corporation Employee Review

3.0
Jan 8, 2019
Anonymous employee
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Pros

-Great benefits and competitive salary, for a nonprofit -Excellent mission and reputation as a CDFI in the community -Good opportunity to gain skills and deepen knowledge about community development work

Cons

-Limited professional development opportunities -No real training or onboarding for new employees -Lack of capacity in local offices -Top-down management approach and red tape -Outdated bureaucratic practices and procedures that slow down productivity and efficiency

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Cons

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