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 194 reviews)); "Great benefits and PTO." ((in 116 reviews)); "Great culture and an interesting place to work." ((in 67 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?

"Poor management and a hapless CEO who is leaving after inflicting deep organizational damage." ((in 59 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)); "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 15 reviews)); "poor communication." ((in 12 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

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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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Reviews by job title

2K reviews

3.0

Jul 2, 2012

Good non-profit starting point

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You can learn a lot about corporate non-profit business practices

Cons

Very little attention to staff develoment, growth and advancement

2.0

Jun 24, 2012

Help others, but not you.

Development associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Social mission, feel good to help others, generally nice people work here.

Cons

No pay, minimal benefits, no growth opportunity, deadend job. Managers have no skills in managing, consistent throughout organization. Good place to volunteer or come if you not looking for pay, recognition, or growth and have other means to fulfill those needs. Does not promote from within!!!!

United Way Response

11y

Professional development and recognizing talent are goals for the United Way of the Bay Area. While UWBA is a small organization that does not have a wide range of positions into which to promote high performers, it does strive to recognize and develop its staff. Over the course of the last several years there have been multiple promotions--within the ranks of program, fundraising, and support staff. UWBA considers promoting from within to be a key ingredient to retaining valued and talented employees.

2.0

Jun 14, 2012

Long hours and unsupportive management

Account executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

By working there you get the opportunity to do great work in the community and meet really important business leaders.

Cons

It is very difficult to move up in the organization because of office politics. Leadership seems to be fond of particular individuals which stifles other employees.

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