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Compassion International

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Best job/boss/co-workers/mission of my entire life. - IT Professional Compassion International Employee Review

5.0
Feb 27, 2026
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Pros

I can't say enough good things about Compassion. I've been here almost eight years, and I have no plans of changing that any time soon. The holistic model they have for child sponsorship. They have a similar holistic view of their employees. There's a strong focus on work-life balance. They make a generous contribution to our retirement plans. I may not have this quote exactly right, but I believe the president of Compassion has said, "The most important thing about you to Compassion is not what you do, but it's who you are." And I believe him.

Cons

No place is perfect, and the bigger they are, the less perfect they are. I wish it didn't take as long as it does to bring about change when it is needed, but it's a big ship and it's slow to turn. However, to paraphrase a funny quote, "Compassion is a lot like pizza. Even when it's bad, it's still pretty good."

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Compassion International Response
4mo
We appreciate your feedback! Thank you for your service to Compassion.

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5.0
Jul 8, 2026
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Pros

Great people... great mission. Incredible to be a part of such a life-changing ministry to some of the most impoverished children in the world.

Cons

Expectations are very high to do so much with relatively little resources.

3.0
Jul 2, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Everyone is attracted to the mission, at least at first. There are some exceptional benefits in terms of work flexibility, and an overall sense of making a meaningful impact in lives.

Cons

Things move slowly, and direction is often unclear to the point that staff lose motivation. The organization is undergoing financial stress with no clear remedy, and there are very limited opportunities for growth. It's frustrating to see pet projects get resources while true organizational needs go unattended. The medical insurance offering has been almost worthless, though Compassion tries with a HSA plus-up.

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Compassion International Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad to hear that our mission, workplace flexibility and opportunities to make a meaningful impact have been positive aspects of your experience. We recognize that periods of change and complexity can create challenges, and we're committed to communication, aligning priorities and equipping our teams for long-term success. We also continually evaluate our competitive benefits offerings and other areas of the employee experience to ensure we are serving our staff well. Thank you for your ongoing contributions to our mission.
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