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World Resources Institute

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One of the best mission-driven environmental thinktanks - Manager World Resources Institute Employee Review

5.0
Apr 4, 2021
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Pros

WRI leadership team and organizational management processes are mission-driven and well-suited to enable research, implement programs, and facilitate coalitions on tackling critical issues at the intersection of environment and development

Cons

WRI needs better strategy in fundraising model that can sustain the organization's mission in the long run and better alignment of global strategy and funding among its international offices.

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Pros

Mission-driven work - Smart , friendly and passionate colleagues - Global impact - Collaborative culture - Strong reputation — Flexible / progressive work environment - Innovation-oriented Diverse international perspective A leadership that cares: the global leadership stepped in when U.S. funding was unexpectedly canceled, providing financial support for several programs for a few months to give teams time to secure new funding sources.

Cons

Resource constraints affecting efficiency: working with limited staffing and budgets sometimes made it challenging to execute projects efficiently Compensation compared to the private sector: salaries are noticeably lower than for private-sector roles, which is especially challenging in a city like NYC. Project direction influenced by funding priorities: I noticed that donor and grant priorities often shaped the direction of projects. Career progression tied to funding cycles: advancement opportunities often depended on program funding rather than purely on performance.

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