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Walk the talk - Director Gates Foundation Employee Review

3.0
27 Apr 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Ambition, level of resources, talent, brand, convening power, access to information, influence

Cons

Uncollaborative culture built on competition and insecurity. White male savior syndrome abounds. Too much money and power lead to wastefulness, arrogance, and bullying of grantees and staff.

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5.0
24 Apr 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Everyone is aligned to the mission. Fantastic benefits.

Cons

These could be pros for some but travel and ambiguity are things to deal with

2.0
12 Apr 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Benefits, Resources (IT, budgets, facilities).Employees perks are embarrassingly privileged when you consider the focus of the foundation.

Cons

Poor leadership that favors group think over competency. Very much a case of emperor’s new clothes across the board. Lack of accountability means goals just change and poor leaders remain in place. The waste and lack of fiscal responsibility is embarrassing and perpetuates laziness and a lack of innovation. There is a lot of discussion about culture and creating a supportive work culture but it falls well short. Am overall very, very disappointed in what had the potential to be so impactful but will fall short. If you want to contribute your talents to an organization that is truly invested in making the world a better place, consider other options, I know I am.

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