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The Boston Foundation reviews

4.0

68% would recommend to a friend

(33 total reviews)

Paul S. Grogan

66% approve of CEO

71% positive business outlook

The Boston Foundation has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 33 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The The Boston Foundation employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Hotels & Travel Accommodation industry (3.6 stars).

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33 reviews
2.0
Dec 29, 2021

Don’t Come Here For Growth

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Network opportunities! Because the organization is so large and influential, you connect with people across the city of Boston/Boston region. Also they have good benefits.

Cons

Huge culture of perfectionism and power hoarding, ageism and sexism. There is also an insane amount of turn over because of how toxic the organization is. There is no growth or leadership development , with a hierarchal org structure that stifles creativity, and lacks transparency. Junior staff are treated horribly because managers at this place have no experience actually managing and supporting their subordinates, and the only way you can receive any level of agency and leadership is if your manager isn’t threatened by you. Oh and be prepared to not receive any onboarding support when you start… you’ll just have to figure it out on your own!

4.0
Oct 25, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

People leave on time and take their vacation Networking events

Cons

Not much room for upward advancement

4.0
Sep 13, 2021

Doing very important work

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Civic convener with great network q

Cons

Philanthropy is a complex institution.

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Glassdoor has 40 The Boston Foundation reviews submitted anonymously by The Boston Foundation employees. Read employee reviews and ratings on Glassdoor to decide if The Boston Foundation is right for you.