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Happy to be out - Finance Department Save the Children US Employee Review

1.0
Dec 10, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

Only now that I am out, do I realize how toxic and unhealthy the environment was for me. When I first started with STC, almost a decade ago, I always wondered why would anyone leave company with such amazing and rewarding mission, fast forward to now, and the answer is, office politics! STC overall, has number of wonderful people working for them, who mostly represent charitable organizations, such as STC, in a positive light, however, in some departments, you can be Albert Einstein of your profession, but, if you belong to those of protected characteristics, or, even worse, have disability, or are of different nationality, you will get nowhere career wise. From what I could see, STC was fully aware of this, and they are taking steps toward improvement. I hope they will be able to implement system and process, where it will be easy to report unethical behavior right away, and where the culprit can be identified and removed. STC is a company with beautiful mission, and it is my hope that every child they work with, will be provided equal opportunity, regardless of race, nationality, or disability.

Cons

Office politics, favoritism, toxic environment, unethical.

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5.0
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Pros

Excellent nonprofit organization to work with

Cons

I had to move back home, and they would not allow me to work full-time remote

3.0
May 4, 2026
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Pros

Save the Children offers deeply meaningful, mission-driven work alongside colleagues who are genuinely committed to impact. I’ve had a very positive experience with my manager, and there are many strong, thoughtful professionals across the organization. More recently, new staff coming in have been high-caliber and bring fresh energy and expertise. There are signs the organization is moving in a more positive direction, and benefits and flexibility are solid for the nonprofit sector.

Cons

There was a major reduction in staffing over the course of a year, carried out in several large phases due to a decline in public funding. This was followed by a number of senior staff departures, which, in combination, affected morale and increased uncertainty across teams. From a staff perspective, the pace and communication around these changes sometimes felt abrupt and not always clearly explained. While change is never easy, the experience was particularly challenging for those navigating ongoing transitions and shifting priorities. At times, there can also be a perception of inconsistency in how personnel decisions are made, which can further impact trust.

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