Pros
There are many people who are passionate about the work of protecting children and animals, strengthening families, and recognizing the unique bonds of human-animal interaction. The work environment is collaborative and mid-level managers consistently praise good work.
Cons
As others have indicated, the environment has become extremely strained for those not in the close-knit circle of the CEO. This CEO has been implementing significant cultural and organizational changes since her hire date (10/1/2011), with little to no communication about them. Her one consistent message to staff of this formerly mission-driven non-profit has literally been, "Revenue is Job One!" She appears to spend exorbitant amounts while slashing program budgets, e.g., renting a lexus for herself, taking out a NYTimes full page ad covering a single AHA program, unilaterally naming two "National Ambassadors" who are likely receiving fees to serve in that role, and paying for a TV celebrity to attend a lavish DC Open House. Diversity also has been notably absent from her choices. She hired several of her friends and colleagues for senior-level positions she created. She then fired at least five more people, including two senior managers.
