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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
2.0
Jul 9, 2012

Unrealized potential.

Anonymous employee
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Pros

SP gets lots of money from a private donor base which allows a lot of flexibility in responding to disasters - responses can be set up quickly. SP can be very good at this.

Cons

Micromanagement from IHQ is rampant - VPs and Regional Directors trampling all over those at the country level. The organization is run essentially like Franklin Graham's personal fiefdom, with tinges of a good ol' boys club. Pay isn't great, and pay scale isn't transparent. Multiple individuals in the same position have different salary levels regardless of similarity in experience and tenure with the organization.

3.0
May 17, 2012

Conservative atmosphere making a worldwide impact.

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Great to be a part of a place making a worldwide impact. Wide span of activities and projects and a very strong donor/financial base.

Cons

Very conservative evangelical Christian atmosphere that may be interpreted as legalistic by some. Growth seems at times to have outpaced infrastructure.

4.0
May 7, 2012

Great way to merge secular job knowledge with Kingdom/Mission work.

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Samaritan's Purse is an international relief organization with evangelism at its core. It's great to work and know that you're making a difference in spreading the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to the nations as well as meeting their physical needs. Everyone here is working toward the same goal to help those devastated by natural disasters, famine, war, disease, and poverty. International Headquarters is located in the Appalachian Mountains next to the Blue Ridge Parkway. It's a blessing to see the surrounding countryside every day. There are many hiking trails, ski slopes, mountain lakes, and other natural wonders within a short distance. The internal work environment is as good as the external. Offices are nice and the housekeeping and facilities staff keep everything in tip-top shape. Employees have the opportunity to eat in the employee dining room for lunch for a reasonable fee. Salary is competitive as far as non-profits go. The benefit package with insurance, paid leave, and retirement plan is competitive with the corporate world.

Cons

Boone, NC is a resort town, so housing can be expensive. However, less expensive options are within a 30-minute commute. Salary may be a little low, but the job satisfaction in knowing you're doing eternal/social good makes up for it. Western North Carolina weather can be a little extreme in the winter compared to some areas. The pleasant summers help balance it.

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