Gates Foundation

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Strategy, Planning & Management Intern - Anonymous employee Gates Foundation Employee Review

4.0

Oct 22, 2017

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Fascinating people and exposure, great institutional resources, amazing work culture

Cons

Not enough focus on professional development and training

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5.0

Apr 24, 2026

Senior program officer

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

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

CEO approval

Business Outlook

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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