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      B&MGF - Grants and Contracts Coordinator Gates Foundation Employee Review

      3.0
      Feb 20, 2016
      Grants and contracts coordinator
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Very well run organization. A lot of unnecessary thought process and re-working of the machine out of the sake of boredom.

      Cons

      Lots of politics and networking necessary for advancement. Make sure you align yourself with someone who can politic on your behalf.

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      5.0
      Apr 24, 2026
      Senior program officer
      Recommend
      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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