Impact-driven work - Anonymous employee Upstream USA Employee Review

5.0
Feb 15, 2020
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

- room to innovate, respect for new ideas

Cons

- lack of existing systems

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5.0
May 13, 2024
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Pros

- Remote Work Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom to work from anywhere, accommodating your lifestyle and preferences. - Org-Wide Retreats: Experience exciting trips to new cities that embody our core values of Trust, EDI (Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion), Joy, and Mission, fostering team bonding and personal growth. - Supportive Team Environment: Collaborate with mission-driven, passionate, and kind colleagues who are always there to uplift you, ensuring a positive work atmosphere even on tough days. - Competitive Benefits: Access a comprehensive benefits package, ensuring your well-being and security while working towards our shared goals.

Cons

While the organization is young and growing, it's still working on its strategy, career paths, and expansion. However, the leadership team is actively addressing these areas, showing a commitment to improvement and future growth.

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3.0
May 5, 2026
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Pros

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

Cons

Multiple workforce reductions over the last handful of years, frequent strategy change, org-wide spending makes long term stability questionable

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Upstream USA Response
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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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