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      Great mission, management needs work - Anonymous employee Gates Foundation Employee Review

      3.0
      Jan 3, 2017
      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      There is something about walking through the doors at the Gates Foundation that is super empowering. The Foundation is taking on enormous challenges, and it feels good to contribute to that mission.

      Cons

      The ability to collaborate across programs needs some work. There are some managers who use fear as a strategy, which seems very counterintuitive to the overall mission.

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      Gates Foundation Response
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      Happy New Year and thanks so much for your review. I share your experience when walking through the doors. In order to create a more powerful collaboration across programs,our leaders will be prioritizing the collective success of our work over their own individual and team achievements. If you have additional feedback, please don't hesitate to reach out to me directly at pam.yanchik@gatesfoundation.org

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      5.0
      Apr 24, 2026
      Senior program officer
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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

      3.0
      Jun 8, 2026
      Program manager
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Mission-based work Diverse, passionate employee base Healthcare benefit Parental leave and support Unlimited PTO

      Cons

      Poor work-life balance Perfectionist culture Unreasonable expectations with working hours High levels of burnout Retaliation for setting boundaries with working hours Culture resistant to prioritization of work

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