1. Unfortunately the organization doesnt follow what it preaches. While you have opportunities to "entrepreneur" you dont get any support doing it. If it's successful everyone, especially leadership, gets credit for it. If it fails, you are at fault.
2. The organization lacks empathy. Completely unsupportive environment for staff. Jr and mid level staff are generally under-appreciated and rarely recognized... unless you are one of the CEO's and Leadership favorites. Lots of leadership members are outsiders, come in at high salary while their teams do all the work.
3. Vacation benefits only work for those that have been at the organization long enough to accumulate overtime hours.
4. No maternity and paternity leave policy.
5. Extremely low pay compared to similar organizations in the DC area with gender imbalances in the pay. No professional development opportunities unless you are really going after them and fight every step of the way.
6. As others mentioned there is severe Founder-ritis by the President who micro manages every decision within the organization including the hiring of jr staff members, promotions and bonuses.
7. Lacks diversity. Heavy white (male) leadership is felt through the organization. Candidates from elite schools are prioritized over others with similar experiences, and expertise. Makes no effort to diversify.
