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EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
132
TOTAL
RATINGS
822

Mercy Corps Company Culture

Mercy Corps Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
Choice Employer
A+
4.7/5

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Mercy Corps CEO

Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Tjada D'Oyen McKenna Mercy Corps' CEO
Tjada D'Oyen McKenna
81 /100

Diversity at Mercy Corps

Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A+

Diverse employees at Mercy Corps have rated Meetings, Team, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored

Women at Mercy Corps

Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A

Women at Mercy Corps have rated Meetings, Team, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored

Mercy Corps eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"
Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

31

Mercy Corps employees are 31% more likely to recommend Mercy Corps as a great place to work

57%Promoters
17%Passives
26%Detractors

Working at Mercy Corps

Working at Mercy Corps is rated highly by 132 employees, across various culture dimensions. Mercy Corps employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Environment, and Executive Team categories, putting Mercy Corps’s culture in the Top 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 15% compared to other companies in Portland. See below in detail how working at Mercy Corps was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Mercy Corps

A+

Overall Company Culture at Mercy Corps is rated A+

Last updated 2 months ago

Top
5%

Mercy Corps ranks in the Top 5% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Overall Company Culture Score by Department

This graph details how each department scores their Overall Company Culture

Results from 132 Employees

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HR
91
HR91
Operations
87
Operations87
Business Dev
78
Business Dev78

Mercy Corps Employee Reviews

Out of 104 Mercy Corps employee reviews, 99% were positive. The remaining 1% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Mercy Corps improve their work culture.

99%
1%
Positive Reviews99%
Constructive Feedback1%

Positive Reviews From Mercy Corps Employees

  • What did you like most about the interview process?
    Interviews like asking about salary.
  • What makes you most happy at work?
    Taking with the community members.
  • What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
    The culture of work area is enclusive and respect the workers.

Constructive Feedback From Mercy Corps Employees

  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    The roles I perform is equal or to some extend complex than of my colleagues in other organization yet they are paid more than double by salaries. we are not involved or provided with how compensations are computed. All you get is the money sent

Mercy Corps Company Information

Mercy Corps Company Overview

Mercy Corps helps people around the world survive and thrive after conflict, crisis, and natural disaster.

Mercy Corps was founded in 1979 and its current CEO is Tjada D'Oyen McKenna. Since its inception 47 years ago, Mercy Corps has grown to 5500 employees.

Mercy Corps Mission, Vision & Values

Mercy Corps Mission Statement

Our mission: to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive and just communities.

Mercy Corps Vision Statement

We act as a connector, a collaborator, a catalyst, and an advocate for change. For 40 years and in more than 40 countries, we help communities forge new paths to prosperity in the face of disaster, poverty, and the impacts of climate change. In every community where we work, we connect people to the resources and opportunities they need to build strong, stable livelihoods that can withstand future challenges.

Mercy Corps Values

  • Change is always possible, even in the darkest moments
  • Think big and disrupt
  • Innovation is at our core
  • Strategy is our compass, not our map
  • Every voice matters
  • Diversity is powerful
  • We care deeply
  • What connects us - urgency, curiosity and joy
Headquarter45 SW Ankeny St
Portland, OR 97204
United States of America
Websitewww.mercycorps.org/
Founding Date1979
Tel888-842-0842
Company StatusPrivate
Jobswww.mercycorps.org/careers
Social Sites

Mercy Corps Competitors

Mercy Corps competitors include International Rescue Committee, Save the Children, Catholic Relief Services, and Red Cross. Mercy Corps ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Mercy Corps compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

  1. #1
    Mercy Corps' Logo
    Mercy Corps
    4.7/5
  2. #2
    International Rescue Committee's Logo
    International Rescue Committee
    4.6/5
  3. #3
    Save the Children's Logo
    Save the Children
    4.5/5
  4. #4
    Catholic Relief Services' Logo
    Catholic Relief Services
    3.7/5
  5. #5
    Red Cross' Logo
    Red Cross
    2.8/5
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Mercy Corps Employees

Mercy Corps has 5500 employees. 132 employees at Mercy Corps have reviewed Mercy Corps across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 2 months ago.

Overall, the 132 Mercy Corps employees give their leadership a grade of A+, or Top 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Mercy Corps are pleased with their total compensation at Mercy Corps, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Mercy Corps are extremely happy with their team. 132 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+. The majority believe the meetings at Mercy Corps are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Mercy Corps believe the environment at Mercy Corps is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Mercy Corps is comfortably fast. About 60% of the employees at Mercy Corps work 8 hours or less.

Overall, the employees at Mercy Corps are extremely happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining Mercy Corps - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Mercy Corps is that the company was prepared on their first day. Mercy Corps employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

Mercy Corps KPIs and OKRs

At Mercy Corps 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Mercy Corps' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 Mercy Corps employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Mercy Corps CEO & Leadership

Mercy Corps CEO - Tjada D'Oyen McKenna

Tjada D'Oyen McKenna Mercy Corps' CEO
81 /100

Mercy Corps’s CEO Tjada D'Oyen McKenna started in this role in 2020. Tjada’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Portland. Mercy Corps’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the Operations department, employees identified with Other ethnicities, and employees in the Business Development department. However, employees with 1 to 3 Years experience, African American/Black employees, and employees with Entry Level experience have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Mercy Corps’s competitors, Tjada D'Oyen McKenna ranks right above Catholic Relief Services CEO Carolyn Y. Woo. Under D'Oyen McKenna’s leadership, Mercy Corps employee respondents are most happy about their Environment and the company’s Executive Team. Professional Development and Perks And Benefits are two areas, according to respondents, where Mercy Corps could stand to see real improvement.

Mercy Corps Leadership

The Mercy Corps Executive Team is rated an “A+” and led by CEO Tjada D'Oyen McKenna, Senior Vice President of Programs Craig Redmond, and Chief Development and Marketing Officer Adrienne Karecki

  • Tjada D'Oyen McKenna  CEO / President

    Tjada D'Oyen McKenna CEO / President

    Tjada D’Oyen McKenna has grounded her career in the simple belief that, no matter where someone is born, no matter where... read more

  • Craig Redmond Senior Vice President of Programs

    Craig joined Mercy Corps in 2000 as a program director in Azerbaijan and went on to hold various positions, including... read more

  • Adrienne Karecki Chief Development and Marketing Officer

    Adrienne Karecki has spent much of her career dedicated to driving positive social change and lifting up the people —... read more

  • Dina Esposito Vice President of Technical Leadership

    With over 25 years of international relief, development, and post-conflict reconstruction experience, Dina Esposito... read more

  • Myriam Khoury Vice President of Innovation

    Myriam Khoury is a seasoned humanitarian driven by curiosity about the world and a desire to build a global environment... read more

  • Tjada D'Oyen Mackenna Chief Executive Officer

    Tjada D’Oyen McKenna has grounded her career in the simple belief that, no matter where someone is born, no matter where... read more

  • Alex Angulo Interim Executive Director: Mercy Corps Europe

    Alex Angulo has worked in the field of humanitarian aid and development for 25 years, for some of the key agencies in... read more

  • Jennifer Cooperman Interim Chief Financial Officer

    Jennifer has always been interested in using finance to help public sector and non-profit organizations run more... read more

  • Steve Linick Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer

    As Mercy Corps’ Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer, Steve Linick leads a stand-alone Ethics and Compliance Department... read more

Mercy Corps Salaries

How much does Mercy Corps pay?

How much do people at Mercy Corps get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Mercy Corps is $116,162, or $55 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $107,907, or $51 per hour.

At Mercy Corps, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $218,009 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,606 annually. Average Mercy Corps salaries by department include: HR at $115,837, Product at $187,236, Admin at $59,355, and IT at $79,805. Half of Mercy Corps salaries are above $107,907.

35 employees at Mercy Corps rank their Compensation in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 109 ratings) while 34 employees at Mercy Corps rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 35 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$65k
$65k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$85k
$85k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$107k
$107k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$161k
$161k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$214k
$214k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$259k
$259k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$270k
$270k100th Percentile
$116,162*
Average Compensation
$107,907*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Mercy Corps Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at Mercy Corps

Diverse employees at Mercy Corps score the company 82/100 across various culture categories, placing Mercy Corps in the Top 5% of companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Mercy Corps across various culture dimensions.

Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives. ,,We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women 91/100
Department - HR
Men 76/100
Department - Business Development
Diverse Employees 87/100
Department - Operations

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees 78/100
Department - Business Development

Mercy Corps Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

  • Paid Holidays
  • Maternity / Paternity Leave

Financial Benefits

  • 401K / Retirement Plan

Mercy Corps PTO

Mercy Corps' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Mercy Corps' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare100%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
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Yes0%
No100%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo100%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

Mercy Corps Careers

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H1B Visa

In 2019, Mercy Corps applied for 1 H1B visas.

Work Permit Application Outcome

Mercy Corps has a total of 5500 employees

1
Total Applied
  • 0% Granted ( out of 1)
  • 0% Denied ( out of 1)
  • 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 1)
  • 100% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (1 out of 1)

This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

Let Mercy Corps Know You Want To Work There

Overview of Candidates Interested in Mercy Corps on Comparably

Candidates By Department

Operations
50%
All Industries
50%

Candidates By Location

Portland
50%
Dallas
50%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Mercy Corps

What is Mercy Corps address?

Mercy Corps location is at 45 SW Ankeny St

Who is the CEO of Mercy Corps?

Mercy Corps CEO is Tjada D'Oyen McKenna, their score by employees is 81

What is Mercy Corps eNPS?

The eNPS for Mercy Corps is 31

What is Mercy Corps revenue?

Mercy Corps revenue is $489M

What is the salary for Lead Engineer in Mercy Corps?

Lead Engineer average salary in the US is 126k

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