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Children at Risk Reviews

2.8

40% would recommend to a friend

(29 total reviews)
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Robert Sanborn

30% approve of CEO

18% positive business outlook

Children at Risk has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 29 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Children at Risk employee rating is 25% below average for employers within the Non-profit and NGO industry (3.7 stars).

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29 reviews
1.0
29 May 2015

Poorly Run, Unethical Organization

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Pros

In theory, the mission of Children at Risk is worthy and the people that work in non-management roles within the organization are wonderful. Furthermore, employees tend to be incredibly smart, passionate and capable.

Cons

An organization is only as strong as its leader and CEO Bob Sanborn is an absolute nightmare. He doesn't have any idea how to run an organization, finances were in constant disarray and fundraising practices were dubious at best. Fundraising events were more costly than beneficial, grant funds were mismanaged and turnover is abysmal. On top of that, the management team does not challenge the incredibly poor decisions made by the CEO to create an environment where quality staff cannot be retained and where the reputation of the organization within the community is being irreparably damaged. And finally, the references made to Bob Sanborn's sexist, homophobic behavior are unfortunately 100% accurate. A competent leader should understand it's not okay to ask female employees when they want to have a baby or speculate about an employee's sexual orientation to other employees. Completely unprofessional and an embarrassment to the organization and its Board of Directors.

2.0
20 Jan 2014

CEO is toxic, sexist and incompetent

Anonymous employee
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Pros

staff, opportunities, mission and opportunities to make real change

Cons

No HR, false promises made during interview process, CEO Bob Sanborn and Board of DIrectors

2.0
4 Jul 2014

Interesting projects, terrible organization

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Pros

Interesting projects, amazing coworkers, decent access and exposure to statewide advocacy organizations.

Cons

CEO- has made sexist (from all angles- misogynistic and anti-male, MRA folks have a field day with that one) and wildly inappropriate comments to line staff. Has no boundaries and is driven by ego. To his credit, he generally hires well but has a type (white and branded university credentials). Yes-men upper management, disengaged board allows for zero CEO accountability, most of the staff is underpaid, and minimal staff diversity.

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