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Save the Children US

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Toxic, confused, and inefficient... could be great. - Specialist Save the Children US Employee Review

2.0
Jan 3, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Incredible reach, involvement in global initiatives, donor affiliations, etc. Some teams/departments are good.

Cons

Save the Children doesn't know what it wants to be when it grows up. As a result, it is a Frankenstein of an organization that doesn't do any one thing all that well (advocacy, charity, development, humanitarian aid). Affiliation with Save the Children International is a colossal mess. Save's bureaucracy outshines that of many of its competitors, which is saying a lot. You have a lot of people in leadership roles who are absolutely unqualified, who don't know anything about your setting, who have the authority to squash initiatives and whose own initiatives, which tend to be wasteful messes, get spotlight and investment. Culture is kind of a game of roulette, with some teams having decent collegiality, but most being pretty void of culture and connection. People team always tried hard to build culture, and were doing everything they should... but it never seemed to make a change. When you have a burned out workforce, decorating desks for halloween only goes so far.

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5.0
Jul 5, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Excellent nonprofit organization to work with

Cons

I had to move back home, and they would not allow me to work full-time remote

3.0
May 4, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Save the Children offers deeply meaningful, mission-driven work alongside colleagues who are genuinely committed to impact. I’ve had a very positive experience with my manager, and there are many strong, thoughtful professionals across the organization. More recently, new staff coming in have been high-caliber and bring fresh energy and expertise. There are signs the organization is moving in a more positive direction, and benefits and flexibility are solid for the nonprofit sector.

Cons

There was a major reduction in staffing over the course of a year, carried out in several large phases due to a decline in public funding. This was followed by a number of senior staff departures, which, in combination, affected morale and increased uncertainty across teams. From a staff perspective, the pace and communication around these changes sometimes felt abrupt and not always clearly explained. While change is never easy, the experience was particularly challenging for those navigating ongoing transitions and shifting priorities. At times, there can also be a perception of inconsistency in how personnel decisions are made, which can further impact trust.

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