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American Diabetes Association

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American Diabetes Association reviews

2.8

35% would recommend to a friend

(434 total reviews)
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Charles “Chuck” Henderson

52% approve of CEO

40% positive business outlook

American Diabetes Association has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 434 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The American Diabetes Association employee rating is 25% below average for employers within the Nonprofit & NGO industry (3.7 stars).

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434 reviews
1.0
Dec 31, 2018

From Bad to Worse

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Pros

Knowledgeable dedicated staff and volunteers. Strong team-based environment.

Cons

Board hired a CEO with no relevant experience, who then hired high level staff with no experience. Staff struggle to fulfill the association's Mission with the leadership of a CEO who has created a culture of chaos - not change or transformation - and whose mantra is "get comfortable with being uncomfortable".

1.0
Sep 1, 2018

Downward Spiral

Anonymous employee
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Pros

The camp program is great and the mission is admirable.

Cons

-Incompetent CEOs for 3 years. Actually hire a nonprofit CEO who knows how to run a nonprofit. -I thought a board was for governance and keeping an organization financially sound. Big missed steps here. It’s easy to point a finger at the staff but remember you have hired the leadership that has got you to this point. Something to ponder perhaps? - Why do you continue to hire board members as your CEO vs. hiring a person that is qualified to do the job? -Do retail executives actually understand how to run a successful nonprofit? Big question to ask yourself early. -I think the 15% of people that would recommend a friend to work there says it all. Also you might want to check out the Charity Navigator scores. -Perhaps investing in your field force is a good idea? The 20% loss in revenue in 3 years is a good sign that your depletion of the field and other changes are probably not working.

1.0
Jun 11, 2017

Development

Anonymous employee
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Pros

I would say the flexible schedule, but that has been taken away by micromanaging dictatorship management. I unfortunately can't say helping people much, due to all of the politics, red tape, toxic people etc., can't do jobs and help people like we should.

Cons

EVERYTHING. This is a sinking ship, and that is an understatement. I don't know how they will be surviving much longer. No money, no leadership, no resources, no direction, no respect. No employee happiness. Not much volunteer, partner, donor, or costumer happiness either. No one should ever use the word "leadership" to describe anyone who has upper positions here, only micromanagement, dictatorship, belittling and negativity; the opposite of anything a leader should be. The opposite of motivation. No direction. Telling employees to do something and then punishing and questioning why they would do that and blaming missed goals on them. Very unprofessional. Very toxic. Very damaging to mental and emotional states and confidence. DO NOT WORK HERE.

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