- DE&I/representation: There is a ton of work going on behind the scenes on moving the needle with respect to DE&I at the org. Staff participate in focus groups, the org has outlined clear goals, etc. That said, even though the majority of staff identify as Black and/or from the communities we serve, leadership unsurprisingly is mostly white. This has been acknowledged and I am eager to see more diversity and representation in leadership as the org grows.
- Burnout: Similarly, work at GD can be hectic and cut into other parts of life. Some managers/colleagues are really good at managing this and setting boundaries, but lots aren't. GD often takes stock of which staff members are feeling burned out, but it's not clear what's being done about it.
- Ambiguity: GD is more start-up-y than other traditional aid orgs, which is good if you like having a lot of ownership over projects and forging your own path. For others that might prefer more structure and preexisting systems, it might be a harder environment to adapt to.
