Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation Reviews

Pros

Unlimited PTO, 401k match, great benefits

Cons

Directors need training dealing with co-workers

Pros

Hire great people; aspirational work

Cons

subject to changes in strategy by Board

Pros

Mission-driven, the people are wonderful, the benefits are great. Your job will contribute to making the world a better place.

Cons

Few job growth possibilities and quite hierarchical given its small size.

Pros

Exciting programmatic areas, motivated staff, solid benefits, founders with a clear vision.

Cons

As is the case with many not-for-profit organizations, the foundation does not have a performance reward system to speak of.

Pros

Most wonderful Organization, making a difference in the World. Best Manager, Best IT and AV teams to work with Most energetic, dedicated staff

Cons

Too much food all around :)

Pros

Amazing benefits and pay, lots of flex time, beautiful facilities, talented colleagues. Harvey is an excellent leader and has been very supportive of the organization's employees during the pandemic.

Cons

Still grappling with management training issues. Manager effectiveness is all over the map and expectations don't seem consistent. They would benefit from a consistent, clear performance review system that holds managers accountable to their training objectives.

Pros

Excellent benefits, flex vacation, work-life balance

Cons

None that I can't think off

Pros

They have really good weekly lunches

Cons

Management is horrible and needs to go.

Pros

The founders of the foundation, Gordon and Betty Moore, "want the Foundation to tackle large, important issues at a scale where it can achieve significant and measurable impacts." This level of ambition is reflected throughout the work of the foundation. I find colleagues to be dedicated and passionate and, under Harvey Fineberg's leadership, a group that is really coming into its own. The office is fun (Office Olympics anyone?) and the benefits are outstanding. It's a privilege to work here.

Cons

Maybe too many internal meetings?

Pros

Really great benefits - lots of vacation, health/dental is good, gym in the office, and contribution matching. Working at Moore opens a lot of doors for networking.

Cons

Lots of overhead to get things done. Not enough trust in program staff which makes it difficult to fell empowered and do the job well. Not okay with telecommuting and located far from public transportation. Organization is run very "old school" - lots of management watching, all staff meetings, top-down requirements on communication and technology. No chance for upward mobility within the organization. Raises are not given other than cost of living (which is not well scaled with bay area rental increases).