Things to consider - Anonymous employee Upstream USA Employee Review

3.0
Jan 22, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Good pay for a non profit Benefits Mission driven Work from home Professional development stipend

Cons

Culture, layoffs, lack of transparency, top heavy management

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Upstream USA Response
1mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We're so glad to hear you value our mission-driven work, remote-first culture, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities. We appreciate hearing from both current and former employees, as these perspectives help us continue to learn and improve. We recognize that organizational change, including workforce reductions, can be difficult for everyone involved. Throughout these transitions, we have remained committed to communicating thoughtfully and transparently while making decisions that support our long-term mission and sustainability. We also understand that culture and communication can be experienced differently by each individual. We are continually working to foster an environment where employees feel informed, supported, and connected, and we value feedback that helps us strengthen that experience. We're committed to creating an environment where employees can do meaningful work, continue to grow professionally, and maintain a healthy work-life balance. We truly appreciate your feedback and thank you for being part of the Upstream community!

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High paying positions for the nonprofit sector, great benefits, opportunities to grow skills across departments

Cons

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Upstream USA Response
1mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're pleased to hear that you recognized our competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunities employees have to broaden their skills and collaborate across departments. We also appreciate your candid comments regarding organizational change. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we continually evaluate our strategy and organizational structure to ensure we can maximize our impact and remain financially sustainable over the long term. While these decisions are never easy, they are made thoughtfully with our mission and future in mind. We understand that periods of change can create uncertainty, and we remain committed to strengthening our communication, supporting our employees, and building an organization that is positioned for long-term success. We appreciate your feedback and wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
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