Does Muscular Dystrophy Association pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Muscular Dystrophy Association employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Muscular Dystrophy Association. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Muscular Dystrophy Association?

37% of Muscular Dystrophy Association employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Muscular Dystrophy Association 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 2.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Muscular Dystrophy Association?

Fundraising Coordinator (84) , Executive Director (48) , Administrative Assistant (28) , Development Coordinator (18) , Health Care Service Coordinator (10) , Fundraiser (9) , Development Specialist (8) , Director (8) , District Director (8) , Program Coordinator (8) , Director of Business Development (7) , Divisional Director (7) , Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator (7) , Area Director (6) , Health Care Services Coordinator (6)

What are the pros of working at Muscular Dystrophy Association according to real employee reviews?

"The benefits are great and are very affordable." ((in 38 reviews)); "Great people in district offices who are really focused on the families being served and raising the money necessary to support our research and services." ((in 31 reviews)); "Good time off" ((in 25 reviews)); "Fun and great staff" ((in 15 reviews)); "MDA gives me the opportunity to do great things in my community and it also gives me an opportunity to have a great family life." ((in 8 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Muscular Dystrophy Association according to real employee reviews?

"MDA policy and practices constantly change and rarely do you get any kind of consistency from any upper management." ((in 40 reviews)); "Leadership has no idea what they are doing and shame on the Board for letting it continue!" ((in 30 reviews)); "Long hours and hard to fundraise for." ((in 26 reviews)); "No work life balance!" ((in 25 reviews)); "I still can't formulate into words EXACTLY what I do here because I've had no training." ((in 25 reviews))

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2.8

37% would recommend to a friend

(125 total reviews)

Sharon Hesterlee

100% approve of CEO

37% positive business outlook

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3.4

Culture & values

3.4

Work/Life balance

3.3

Diversity & inclusion

3.1

Compensation and benefits

2.7

Career opportunities

2.5

Senior management

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1.0

Mar 7, 2013

Not at all what it seems

Hcsc

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Pros

MDA is constantly focusing money towards research and their goals are heartwarming. Salaries were competitive for the basic job expectations. Staff is advised of major accomplishments on the national level.

Cons

The office lacks cohesiveness, no one gets along with one another. All staff are expected to focus most of their attention on fundraising, not caring for families. It is not unusual to work an addition 10-20 hours a week and not be compensated. Technology is outdated and slow. Senior management is unrealistic in their expectations of local staff. Staff is not given timely notice on changes to their expectations.

3.0

Feb 12, 2013

Good place to learn some skills in event planning and non profit industry. Great ongoing training offered.

Fundraising coordinator

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Pros

Great opportunity to advance quickly, and meet some great people: staff, sponsors, and families. Good way to learn a lot about different industries.

Cons

Not a place that promotes work/life balance. Lots of nights and weekends, but no compensation for extra time put in.

1.0

Feb 6, 2013

Almost No job progression opportunities

Fundraising coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Daily duties vary and combine administrative and creative work

Cons

-large amount of cold-calling, and then re-chasing business executives during their work hours to check up on how much money they have raised! Coordinators are encouraged to use a 'jail lock-up' themed tone and messaging during these calls which feels both embarrassing and intrusive. Calls are extremely frequent - several times a week sometimes! -low salary - very little growth opportunity as the offices are small, and upper level positions are rare o come across

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Not at all what it seems

Good place to learn some skills in event planning and non profit industry. Great ongoing training offered.

Almost No job progression opportunities

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