Does Local Initiatives Support Corporation pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Local Initiatives Support Corporation employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Local Initiatives Support Corporation. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Local Initiatives Support Corporation?

79% of Local Initiatives Support Corporation employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Local Initiatives Support Corporation 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Local Initiatives Support Corporation?

Program Officer (24) , Assistant Program Officer (12) , Senior Program Officer (10) , Intern (3) , Administrative Assistant (2) , Asset Manager (2) , Associate (2) , Communications Intern (2) , Consultant (2) , Deputy Director (2) , Financial Analyst (2) , Program Assistant (2) , Program Director (2)

What are the pros of working at Local Initiatives Support Corporation according to real employee reviews?

"And the benefits are good" ((in 17 reviews)); "Good people and great work" ((in 11 reviews)); "Good work/life balance" ((in 5 reviews)); "LISC has a supportive work environment with very intelligent staff." ((in 5 reviews)); "can find passionate, & competent colleagues across the org." ((in 5 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Local Initiatives Support Corporation according to real employee reviews?

"The pay was capped and if someone is looking for higher pay, they will have to leave LISC." ((in 7 reviews)); "Culture is awful." ((in 5 reviews)); "Organization does not promote or approve raises unless someone has been at their role at the org for 3+ years, even after leadership has acknowledged a promtion or raise is deserved" ((in 5 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Local Initiatives Support Corporation locations?

New York , Washington , Indianapolis , Los Angeles , Milwaukee , Chicago , Richmond , Hampton , Kalamazoo , Oklahoma City , Albuquerque , Houston , San Antonio , Minneapolis , Saint Paul , California City , San Diego , Oakland , Fowler , Hartford , Seattle , Oregon City , Portland , Philadelphia

Local Initiatives Support Corporation reviews

3.7

79% would recommend to a friend

(130 total reviews)

Michael Pugh

75% approve of CEO

65% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (130 reviews)

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Local Initiatives Support Corporation has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 130 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Local Initiatives Support Corporation employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Nonprofit & NGO industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

130 reviews

5.0

Mar 24, 2025

Great company to work for

Assistant program officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Hybrid - Great work and mission - Great leadership team

Cons

No cons that I can really think of

2.0

Mar 13, 2025

stagnant pay

Program officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The only way to negotiate a salary increase is to go and come back. They're called boomerang employees, and there are a lot of them.

Cons

stagnant wages, unclear career path, confused and waring silos.

1.0

Feb 12, 2025

Lacks Strategy and Efficiency – Needs Clearer Direction

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Competitive benefits package, including affordable medical coverage and generous time off.

Cons

The company tends to move slowly, with decisions often requiring extensive input from multiple stakeholders. There is a lack of clear strategic direction, and processes could be more efficient. Hiring and promotion decisions appear to prioritize diversity goals, though more transparency around qualifications and performance metrics would help build trust. The work environment can feel highly political, with leadership dynamics sometimes influenced by personal interests.

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Jobs at Local Initiatives Support Corporation

Program Officer, Lending