NMDP Secures Second Place in 'Best Places to Work' for Sixth Straight Year
Event summary
- NMDP ranked second in the 'extra large' company category in the 2026 Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal 'Best Places to Work' awards.
- The nonprofit has secured a spot in the 'Best Places to Work' list for six consecutive years.
- NMDP celebrated facilitating over 150,000 transplants, supporting patients with life-threatening blood cancers and diseases.
- The organization employs 2,000 people globally, with a strong mission-driven culture.
- Forty-six current employees have donated blood stem cells, and ten have received donations themselves.
The big picture
NMDP's consistent recognition as a top workplace underscores the strategic advantage of a mission-driven culture in the nonprofit healthcare sector. As cell therapy research advances, the organization's ability to attract and retain talent will be critical to maintaining its leadership position. With over 150,000 transplants facilitated, NMDP's scale and impact highlight the growing demand for innovative solutions in blood cancer treatment.
What we're watching
- Employee Retention
- Whether NMDP can sustain its high employee satisfaction and retention rates amid industry-wide talent challenges.
- Mission Impact
- The pace at which NMDP can expand access to life-saving cell therapy globally.
- Operational Efficiency
- How NMDP's logistics and infrastructure will scale to support its growing transplant network and research initiatives.