Great opportunities to examine local community and economic development practices to inform national policy
Cons
As with other nonprofits, the organization's work can be influenced heavily by the availability philanthropic funds. This can influence the near- and log-term strategy for the org.
Good Salary, Fantastic Coworkers, Flexible Work Schedule (team dependent)
Cons
Senior Leadership doesn't listen to complaints of Junior staff nor value the work of anyone that isn't on the executive team. Refuses to see the way their external values do not align with internal practices.