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Committee for Children

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Meaningful Organization that cares deeply for its employee - Manager Committee for Children Employee Review

5.0
5 Feb 2024
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Pros

Never have I worked for a company that cares more about their employees than CFC. As a successful social enterprise providing top notch SEL curriculum, CFC is in a unique position to be able to offer their employees a mission we can get behind and really great benefits. Has it been easy place to work, no. We've been through several layoffs since 2020 and leadership changes, however so have so many other companies and many of those companies have not provided the amazing compassion in which CFC handled their changes. Through all these changes, I believe we are in a good place to move forward and provide an even greater impact to children. The benefits of SEL are undeniable!

Cons

As mentioned above, CFC has been through a lot over the past 4 years, not unlike other companies. I think sometimes we forget about our own motto "Grow Kinder." We are an SEL company yet we have coworkers who struggle with managing their own emotions. We all need to take a breath and remember what we have working for CFC and what we can all work to fix, collectively. We will only be successful if we stop pointing fingers and, instead, work together as a team. There are so many good reasons to be at CFC!

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Committee for Children Response
2y
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on your experience with CFC. We're delighted to know that you value our dedication to our employees and our mission. Navigating the industry landscape and organizational changes has been a journey for us. Your recognition of our efforts to handle these transitions with compassion while staying committed to providing impactful SEL curriculum to children globally is greatly appreciated. As you mention, “Grow Kinder” resonates deeply with our mission of fostering the safety and wellbeing of children through social emotional learning and development. We believe in the importance of everyone practicing emotional management and self-regulation and see these as fundamental life skills that help foster our vision of a more just and peaceful world. We center employee feedback as one of our many inputs. We appreciate your valuable feedback and continued dedication to our shared mission.

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5.0
8 Mar 2025
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Pros

Kind coworkers and Great mission

Cons

Having a difficult time forecasting with changes in government grants, shifting to SAAS.

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Committee for Children Response
1y
Thank you for your kind words about our team and mission—we’re so glad those aspects stood out during your time here. We recognize that times of transition, especially as we evolve our offerings, can bring complexity. We appreciate your perspective and are grateful you took the time to share your experience. Wishing you the very best in your next chapter.
2.0
5 Aug 2024
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Pros

The only reason you should work here is for the passionate and kind colleagues that are in the trenches with you, and for products that you can stand behind. The organization and the products are truly wonderful. This review is strictly for the sales team, specifically management.

Cons

Despite this being a mental health company, the EPMs suffer greatly despite our years of feedback. Yes, the team will never go back to the glory days but it’s really heartbreaking that there are so many missed opportunities to improve the culture. Sales leaders do not take any accountability and get very defensive - the “recovery” plan is a testament to this. The latest version of the commission structure is extremely disappointing, most of us are making a third of what we used to make despite carrying triple the workload since the layoffs. If you are looking at the open sales positions it is important that you know that none of the managers will make you feel appreciated and will actually recognize your efforts. Do not let them fool you with “we walk the walk of SEL or nonprofit sales” this is a heavily focused numbers and quota driven team that tracks how many calls and emails you send. You will not receive the raises you deserve or a title promotion no matter how hard you work. The managers do not manage up or advocate for you.

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Committee for Children Response
1y
As a leader in social-emotional development, we’re committed to prioritizing employee well-being. We actively seek staff input to improve the work experience and know that sometimes we might not get it right. Navigating market changes and shifting roles can be tough, especially during busy times. However, each of us contributes to building and maintaining our team culture. Keeping our finances strong is key to achieving our mission and making a real difference in children’s lives worldwide. While we track metrics to hit our goals, our focus remains on the quality and impact of our work, not just the numbers. Each year, we review our compensation to make sure our pay remains competitive with the market, and we look at equity across different groups to fix any gaps. This year, we rolled out new pay practices and salary bands for more transparency and clearer growth paths. We’re also reviewing our commission structure. We regularly recognize employees for reaching tenure milestones and are committed to making sure everyone feels seen and valued as we keep working to improve our work environment. We take your feedback seriously, and are intent on co-creating a positive culture that aligns with our shared values, where we can collaborate openly, communicate honestly, hold each other accountable, and support one another. Thank you for sharing your perspective and for your continued commitment.
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