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American Cancer Society Overview

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  • www.cancer.org
  • Atlanta, United States
  • 5001 to 10000 Employees
  • 1913
  • Non-profit Organisation
  • Civic, Welfare & Social Services
  • Unknown / Non-Applicable

CompetitorsSt. Jude Children's Research Hospital, American Heart Association, United Way
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At the American Cancer Society, we're on a mission to free the world from cancer. Until we do, we'll be funding and conducting research, sharing expert information, supporting patients, and spreading the word about prevention. All so you can live longer — and better. At the ...
Mission: The American Cancer Society’s mission is to save lives, celebrate lives, and lead the fight for a world without cancer.

American Cancer Society Reviews

American Cancer Society1718
3.6
54%
Recommend to a Friend
80%
Approve of CEO
Karen E. Knudsen
Karen E. Knudsen
62 Ratings
1.0
Former Employee, more than 3 years

"I wanted to help do good at this organization."

23 Mar 2023 - Director of Marketing in Chicago, IL
Doesn't Recommend
Negative Outlook
Disapproves of CEO

Pros

This company is filled with people who wake up every morning wanting to do great work and save lives. They are true rockstars and deserve more credit.

Cons

Leadership is broken. A company of this size should not be in the hands of 3 people making every decision for thousands of employees. I watched the same group of 5 people. "Leadership" makes

Advice to Management

Start again. The people that are currently responsible for employees and the well-being of those families do not take the time to ask what can be fixed. People donate this money to help cure cancer
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Diversity and Inclusion at American Cancer Society

3.7
(277 reviews)

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Does there seem to be diversity at American Cancer Society?

...Lacking in current diversity and inclusion...Read More

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American Cancer Society Interviews

Experience
Positive61%
Negative18%
Neutral20%
Getting an Interview
Applied online77%
Employee Referral9%
Other4%
Difficulty
2.8
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  1. Senior Business Development Manager Interview

    Anonymous Employee in United States
    No Offer
    Negative Experience
    Easy Interview

    Interview

    Scheduled a first round interview with a recruiter and it went well. They said I would hear back by the end of the week, I followed up at least 3 times and was told that the decision would be made soon. Followed up for a second round interview and never heard back.
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Company Updates

18 June 2018
We're proud to share that our CEO Gary Reedy has been nominated for Modern Healthcare’s annual 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare list. He now competes with 299 other nominees for a position on the 2018 top 100 list.
25 June 2017
Gary Reedy, CEO of the American Cancer Society makes the Atlanta Business Chronicles' list of Atlanta's most influential people of 2017.
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American Cancer Society Awards & Accolades

  • 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon (Large)Oregon Business2009
  • Best Companies to Work for in New York (Large)Best Companies Group2009

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Does American Cancer Society offer relocation assistance?

...Good benefit package;...

31 July 2021

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American Cancer Society Locations

  • Atlanta, GA
    3.4
  • Atlanta, GA
    3.4
  • Cedar Knolls, NJ
    4.0
  • Cherry Hill, NJ
    4.0
  • Chicago, IL
    3.3
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