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MAY 5, 2025- The Alpha-1 Foundation (A1F) was recently selected as the #2 overall of the 2025 Best Nonprofits to Work For in the United States. In addition, A1F is ranked #1 in the Small Employer Category for organizations with 1 to 49 employees! The NonProfit Times, the leading national business publication for nonprofit managers, has partnered with Best Companies Group to identify nonprofit organizations where leaders have excelled in creating quality workplaces.
As A1F commemorates its 30th anniversary, this milestone celebrates and honors the legacy of those who have impacted the Alpha-1 community, especially the Alphas and their families who A1F serves. This impressive award applauds three decades of the staff’s dedication to the Alpha-1 community. The longstanding commitment of this group of employees is evident in the combined number of years they have committed their careers to the mission.
“We are excited and honored to have been selected and recognized as The Non-Profit Times #2 Best Nonprofit to Work For and #1 in the small employer category. Our Board leadership, the tireless dedication of the staff, their commitment to the Alpha-1 patient community, and their belief in the mission of the organization are the key factors that contributed to this outstanding recognition. I am proud to work alongside this committed team of professionals each, and every day,” stated Scott Santarella, A1F President & CEO.
This survey and awards program is designed to identify, recognize and honor the best employers in the nonprofit industry, benefiting the industry’s economy, workforce and businesses. The list is made up of 50 organizations.
To be considered for participation, organizations had to fulfill the following eligibility requirements:
- Must be in business a minimum of 1 year;
- Must be a nonprofit organization with 501 (c)(3) status;
- Have a facility in the United States;
- Have a minimum of 15 employees in the United States; and,
- An organization may enter as a group of nonprofits or as an individual organization as long as each participating organization is a separate legal entity (separate subsidiary). Branch offices may not enter separately from their parent nonprofit unless they are separate legal entities.
Nonprofits from across the United States entered the two-part survey process to determine Best Nonprofits to Work For. The first part consisted of evaluating each nominated organization’s workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems and demographics. This part of the process was worth approximately 25% of the total evaluation.
The second part consisted of an employee survey to measure the employee experience. This part of the process was worth approximately 75% of the total evaluation. The combined scores determined the top nonprofits and the final ranking. Best Companies Group managed the overall registration and survey process, analyzed the data and determined the ranking.
For more information on The Nonprofit Times’ Best Nonprofits to Work For program, visit BestNonprofitstoWorkFor.com.
Recognized for good operating practices, accountability, and responsible governance, A1F has received the National Health Council’s Full Compliance Certification and the Charity Seal from the Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance. These are the highest accreditations attainable in the not-for-profit and voluntary health sectors. A1F has also received an Exceptional 4-Star rating by Charity Navigator, the highest rating given by that organization. GuideStar has also awarded the Platinum Seal of Transparency, their highest level of recognition, to A1F.
About the Alpha-1 Foundation
The Alpha-1 Foundation, founded in 1995, is committed to finding a cure for Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (Alpha-1) and to improving the lives of people affected by the condition worldwide. A1F has invested over $100 million to support Alpha-1 research and programs at 130 institutions in North America, Europe, the Middle East and Australia.
For more information, visit alpha1.org
Contact: Jeanne Kushner
Senior Director of Communications & Policy
877-228-7321
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