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The Broad Center

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Well meaning but flawed - Anonymous employee The Broad Center Employee Review

2.0
30 Mar 2018
Anonymous employee
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Pros

- Employees are committed to the mission to improve educational outcomes for students in the public school system - Management is intentional about building a diverse organization and strong culture - Great employees who are high performing, smart and well intentioned - Well funded by Broad Foundation - Beautiful office space, free snacks, great location in Century City

Cons

- Executive Director lives out of state and loses sight of what is happening with sr management team and subordinates - Limited opportunity for advancement - Little development opportunities for non-managers - Certain managers are allowed to go rogue due to the lack of oversight - Not all feedback from employees is welcome or well received by management - Lots of meetings can cause fatigue and decrease productivity - Formal corporate culture

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5.0
26 Nov 2025
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Pros

Very good at selecting talent. Excellent co-workers. Well oiled machinery.

Cons

Leadership could sometimes gloss over small dysfunctions, which led to staff discontent. Also to do the job correctly required a lot of time and energy, as with all NPOs. 40 hours isn't enough.

4.0
5 Aug 2025
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Pros

Exciting place to work, really well resourced

Cons

Long hours, but worth it for the mission

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