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Hawaii Community Foundation

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Think carefully before accepting a job here - Senior Program Assistant Hawaii Community Foundation Employee Review

2.0
Jul 31, 2013
Recommend
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Pros

- GREAT pay and benefits - SMART people - HCF is well respected in the community - Most of the people there are nice, decent, and are there because they care

Cons

HCF is not for everyone. Here are the main cons: - No real structure or fixed guidelines (everything is flexible or "it depends") - A very clear hierarchy of leadership (CEO, COO, VP, Director, Sr. P.O., P.O. etc.) - Because things are fluid, everything is subject to change... sometimes even daily - "Sink or swim" mentality, no mentoring, and no second chances - A few key individuals have very toxic personalities - 360 reviews (passive aggressive people love this) - It's questionable whether HCF is truly acting as a "community foundation" You need to be a very strong person who is not afraid to voice your opinion (in a respectful way), is ok with taking criticism (both personal and professional), has a strong sense of self-confidence, able to work independently but follow orders from the top-down, and willing to be ok with not being the one calling the shots (you won't be). The most important is having the strong self-confidence and being open to criticism. If you're not ok with this -- HCF is not the place for you. The weak don't survive.

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5.0
Mar 5, 2025
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Recommend
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Pros

Salary and benefits, hybrid work options, no micromanaging, trust of employees, great exec leadership, focus on staff culture and wellbeing

Cons

There can be some tension between departments. But that's pretty true of most non-profits,

1.0
Dec 10, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Decent salary, work from home, good connections in the non-profit community.

Cons

Managers are hit or miss if they care about you or just themselves and promoting their own careers. The staff can be cliquey and it feels like high school, but that can be common with a very female dominant staff. Be ready to advocate for yourself and watch your back, as most people are only there to get ahead and will use you to do it.

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