Does Build a Dream pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Build a Dream employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Build a Dream. This rating has improved by 28% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Build a Dream?

76% of Build a Dream employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Build a Dream 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 4.1 for career opportunities.

What are the cons of working at Build a Dream according to real employee reviews?

"Employees are overworked, miserable and consistently under stress." ((in 3 reviews))

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4.0

76% would recommend to a friend

(32 total reviews)

79% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.4

Compensation and benefits

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Culture & values

4.1

Work/Life balance

4.1

Career opportunities

4.0

Senior management

Build a Dream has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 32 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Build a Dream employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Non-profit and NGO industry (3.7 stars).

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32 reviews

5.0

Dec 4, 2025

Very Rewarding!

Sponsorship fulfillment coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

f you enjoy coordination and organization, this role is incredibly satisfying. You play a key part in ensuring sponsor needs are delivered and recognized, and you work with a wide range of passionate partners. Warm team, great leadership support, and meaningful outcomes.

Cons

Juggling multiple sponsors at once can be intense.

5.0

Dec 4, 2025

Incredible Opportunity to Influence Workforce Policy Nationally

Senior policy research advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You contribute to research and policy recommendations that shape national conversations on education, skilled trades, and labor shortages. The work is intellectually stimulating and aligned with a strong social purpose. Leadership values evidence-based insights.

Cons

Timelines can shift quickly when new opportunities arise.

5.0

Dec 4, 2025

Empowering Role With Strong Relationship-Building Opportunities

Corporate partnerships specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You work closely with companies who genuinely care about diversity, equity, and workforce development. The partnerships you build have direct community impact. Leadership listens and supports strategic thinking. You feel trusted to own your portfolio.

Cons

Some partners move slowly through approval cycles.

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