United Way reviews

3.3

46% would recommend to a friend

(1,853 total reviews)
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Angela F. Williams

75% approve of CEO

39% positive business outlook

United Way has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 1,853 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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4.0
Apr 13, 2015

Great company, and little slow moving

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Pros

I loved the culture and people working at United Way. They are a fun organization to be at, and folks genuinely care about making a difference.

Cons

Because of the pay, many folks can be a little inexperienced and often use the organization as a way to head start their career. So on the downside, a little more turnover and a little less experience than I would have liked.

3.0
Apr 11, 2015

Annual campaign Associate

Anonymous employee
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Pros

The recognition and prestige of working for such a major organization in the Philanthropic arena including the broad exposure to dozens of client organizations across sectors and throughout the region. A good training program, front-line exposure and responsibility and a wide variety of opportunities to cultivate skills.

Cons

Temporary nature of position an the organization's approach to the position deminished the opportunity to gain traction, have a meaningful longer-term impact, fully develop much of what I started and made it difficult to quantify my direct personal impact in terms that translate easily for my personal advancement. Tension between departments (Marketing, Development, Program) led to silos of thought and action which decreased effective collaboration. The culture was not one of great mutual trust, respect amongst associates and so motivation suffered. There were several competitive/defensive forces at work that seemed to decrease team camaraderie, individual effectiveness and personal satisfaction. Poorly paid - no health benefits -- somewhat ironic considering the organization's mission is to create pathways out of poverty and yet it paid experienced professionals a wage on which it is difficult to live alone no less to provide for a family.

4.0
Apr 8, 2015

Donor Relations Manager

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Flexible, family-friendly workplace. Great personal development opportunities

Cons

market leader in a declining market

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