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4.1

83% would recommend to a friend

(377 total reviews)

Franklin Graham

81% approve of CEO

83% positive business outlook

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4.3

Culture & values

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Career opportunities

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.5

Senior management

Samaritan's Purse has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 377 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Samaritan's Purse employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Nonprofit & NGO industry (3.7 stars).

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377 reviews
1.0
Feb 25, 2015

Want a job? Who do you know?

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Working with an amazing team of passionate people who live in the 'real' world and know what it is to do the hard yards. People who are loving, caring, supportive and are doing everything to extend the reach of the ministry without the 'politics' practiced by those higher up the food chain.

Cons

Ego driven middle management. Middle management that haven't a clue how to work with people that are 'below' them. Narcissist behaviours that are not "seen" (ignored) by the senior manager. Company is run 'with jobs for the boys' mentality. Employment is not based on experience but personality and 'who you know". If you are over 35 years old don't bother applying for jobs as State/Regional Managers as you are considered 'too old" for the image that they want to portray. No where to go if there is an issue as Senior Manager/Board won't/don't listen or 'hear' what is being said.

2.0
Jan 27, 2015

Lacks diversity in leadership roles

Program manager
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CEO approval
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Pros

The pay is decent and field offices have tights knit staffs. It's an environment of hard working people with sincere faith. Daily devotions with staff is a unique component to this aid agency. Time off varies depending on the posting, CD and nature of your project.

Cons

The majority of management is white males in a top-down org structure. Women do not get promoted in the field beyond Deputy Country Director. Internationals faring slightly better with one CD who is not Western or white. The board of directors does not have people of different races, but does have one woman with the title "Executive Secretary". Lack of emphasis on M&E or evidenced based approach. Personality driven by a couple top positions.

4.0
Jan 24, 2015

Great relief organization to gain some experience

Program coordinator
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Pros

Getting programs started in relief contexts from external funding happened very quickly. Resources are available to do what you need to do if you're in a hot relief setting. Salary was pretty good and opportunities for internal transfers/promotions are okay if you're willing to relocate anywhere and live in any kind of living conditions

Cons

Not a lot of support for long-term staff development or long-term development in programs, as the focus is definitely on relief programs. Small enough that internal promotions and transfers can be difficult if you have restrictions (area of specialty, geographic preference, etc.)

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