Is United Way a good company to work for?

United Way has an overall rating of 3.3 out of 5, based on over 2,216 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months. 46% of employees would recommend working at United Way to a friend and 39% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about United Way have been left by employees working as Volunteer , Intern and Campaign Associate .

Does United Way pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, United Way employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at United Way. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at United Way?

46% of United Way employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated United Way 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at United Way?

Director (57) , Manager (51) , Intern (41) , Administrative Assistant (40) , Project Manager (22) , Program Coordinator (20) , Program Manager (20) , Coordinator (19) , Marketing (17) , Volunteer (16) , Case Manager (14) , Loaned Executive (13) , Vice President (13) , Campaign Associate (12) , Campaign Manager (12)

What are the pros of working at United Way according to real employee reviews?

"The people are great and the work that is done there has helped many children and their families out of poverty" ((in 183 reviews)); "good benefits and lots of potential for good work" ((in 102 reviews)); "Great culture and an interesting place to work." ((in 70 reviews)); "Staff is friendly and can network very easily within the non" ((in 56 reviews)); "Worked with great coworkers and made a difference in the community" ((in 54 reviews))

What are the cons of working at United Way according to real employee reviews?

"Very demanding and low salaries." ((in 55 reviews)); "My manager was kind and empathetic, upper management really seemed detached and immovable." ((in 16 reviews)); "Long hours and sometimes lots of workload" ((in 16 reviews)); "However, opportunities for further employment with them were not offered, and my attempts to reach out to my former managers have been received unenthusiastically." ((in 16 reviews)); "No opportunity for advancement and bosses that lie about it" ((in 15 reviews))

What are employees saying about United Way layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about United Way layoffs and their outlook for job security at United Way in 2026.

What are the top reviewed United Way locations?

Alexandria , Atlanta , New York , San Francisco , Minneapolis , Indianapolis , Detroit , Seattle , Boston , Cincinnati , Los Angeles , Dallas , Cleveland , Chicago , Orlando , San Diego , Baltimore , Washington , Austin , Phoenix , Houston , Birmingham , Madison , Denton , Norfolk , Toledo , Pittsburgh , Saint Louis , Denver , Rocky Hill

United Way reviews

3.3

46% would recommend to a friend

(1,849 total reviews)

Angela F. Williams

75% approve of CEO

39% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Culture & values

3.2

Compensation and benefits

2.9

Career opportunities

2.8

Senior management

United Way has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 1,849 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The United Way 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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2K reviews

2.0

Sep 15, 2014

Over worked and underpaid

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good entrance into philanthropic world; fast paced and interesting work

Cons

Underpaid, no room for advancement, micromanaging CEO

5.0

Sep 4, 2014

Engaging and varied professional development opportunity.

Community executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The ability to meet the higher-ups in a large variety of businesses and organizations is unparalleled, potentially leading to future career options, since the CE position is inherently temporary. The job also teaches a useful and flexible skill set, including public speaking and communication skills, relationship building and networking, data entry, and basic accounting. Little oversight means your manage your own workload. Pay can be negotiated and seems to vary by location, but is typically between $12 and $15. Overall a very positive and fun experience.

Cons

Public speaking skills are a must; this position is not for the shy. Depending on your region, downtime may be common, even during the hectic campaign season (though this can sometimes be a plus).

1.0

Jul 1, 2014

Disappointing

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Can't really think of anything positive to say about this place other than their stated mission is admirable. How well they carry out their mission is another topic entirely. My experience was in Phoenix, AZ, so it may not be applicable to all locations.

Cons

Lots of interdepartmental infighting over handling of grants and funds. No real cooperation among team members. They're accounting is also a complete mess. I will never donate another dime to this organization.

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