Below you will find our most recent press releases. If you have any further questions about The Bridgespan Group, please email [email protected] or call us at (646) 562-8900. 

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New Bridgespan Report, in Collaboration with the Racial Equity Institute, Examines Philanthropy’s Potential to Dismantle Structural Racism and Foster Equitable Outcomes for Society

New Bridgespan Report, in Collaboration with the Racial Equity Institute, Examines Philanthropy’s Potential to Dismantle Structural Racism and Foster Equitable Outcomes for Society

09/28/2022

 

The Bridgespan Group Names Pritha Venkatachalam and Jan Schwier Co-heads of its Asia and Africa Unit

The Bridgespan Group Names Pritha Venkatachalam and Jan Schwier Co-heads of its Asia and Africa Unit

09/01/2022

 

New Bridgespan Report Describes Pathways to Social Mobility for Members of the Dalit and Adivasi Communities

New Bridgespan Report Describes Pathways to Social Mobility for Members of the Dalit and Adivasi Communities

07/28/2022

 

Bridgespan Research Highlights Sharp Divide in How Philanthropy and NGOs in India View Nonprogramme Funding

Bridgespan Research Highlights Sharp Divide in How Philanthropy and NGOs in India View Nonprogramme Funding

06/24/2022

 

New Bridgespan Report Looks at How Residents of Urban Informal Settlements in India and Africa Drive Their Own Change

New Bridgespan Report Looks at How Residents of Urban Informal Settlements in India and Africa Drive Their Own Change

06/24/2022

 

The Bridgespan Group Launches its First Podcast Focused on Equity in Leadership

The Bridgespan Group Launches its First Podcast Focused on Equity in Leadership

06/23/2022

 

Maya Chorengel, Co-Managing Partner at The Rise Funds, and Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli Join The Bridgespan Group Board of Trustees

Maya Chorengel, Co-Managing Partner at The Rise Funds, and Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli Join The Bridgespan Group Board of Trustees

06/14/2022

 

New Report Urges Funders to Invest $6 Billion More in Feminist Movements by 2026

New Report Urges Funders to Invest $6 Billion More in Feminist Movements by 2026

05/05/2022

 

Funding Gap in Criminal Justice Reform Movement Underscores the Urgency for Philanthropy to Step Up, Protect Past Victories and Pursue Increased Equity and Justice

Funding Gap in Criminal Justice Reform Movement Underscores the Urgency for Philanthropy to Step Up, Protect Past Victories and Pursue Increased Equity and Justice

03/17/2022

 

New Bridgespan Group Survey Sheds Light on a Growing Trend toward Philanthropic Collaboration, Highlighting the Practice’s Potential to Fuel Social Change

New Bridgespan Group Survey Sheds Light on a Growing Trend toward Philanthropic Collaboration, Highlighting the Practice’s Potential to Fuel Social Change

12/14/2021

 

Manny Maceda, Worldwide Managing Partner of Bain & Co., Joins The Bridgespan Group Board

Manny Maceda, Worldwide Managing Partner of Bain & Co., Joins The Bridgespan Group Board

11/29/2021

 

How Can Place-based Funders Build Their Communities Back Better with Equity?

How Can Place-based Funders Build Their Communities Back Better with Equity?

09/21/2021

 

New African Philanthropy Forum-Bridgespan Group Study Identifies How Philanthropic Donors Can Overcome Barriers to Funding African NGOs

New African Philanthropy Forum-Bridgespan Group Study Identifies How Philanthropic Donors Can Overcome Barriers to Funding African NGOs

07/30/2021

 

The Bridgespan Group Appoints Echoing Green’s Cheryl Dorsey as New Co-chair of its Board and Names William Foster Managing Partner, as Former Managing Partner Jeff Bradach Steps into New Bridgespan Role

The Bridgespan Group Appoints Echoing Green’s Cheryl Dorsey as New Co-chair of its Board and Names William Foster Managing Partner, as Former Managing Partner Jeff Bradach Steps into New Bridgespan Role

07/21/2021

 

How Can Funders Close the Gap between Intention and Impact in Funding for Racial Equity?

How Can Funders Close the Gap between Intention and Impact in Funding for Racial Equity?

07/15/2021

 

New Bridgespan Group Report Sheds Light on Potential of “Impact-First” Impact Investing to Catalyze Social Change

New Bridgespan Group Report Sheds Light on Potential of “Impact-First” Impact Investing to Catalyze Social Change

04/05/2021

 

The Bridgespan Group Publishes New Research Highlighting Funding Practices to Build a Stronger NGO Sector in India

The Bridgespan Group Publishes New Research Highlighting Funding Practices to Build a Stronger NGO Sector in India

03/18/2021

 

Bridgespan Group Announces Selection and Launch of Inaugural Cohort to Participate in Philadelphia-Area Leadership Program

Bridgespan Group Announces Selection and Launch of Inaugural Cohort to Participate in Philadelphia-Area Leadership Program

02/04/2021

 

Faith-Inspired Nonprofits Provide 40 Percent of Social Safety Net Spending but Can Still Be Overlooked by Donors, According to New Bridgespan Group Research

Faith-Inspired Nonprofits Provide 40 Percent of Social Safety Net Spending but Can Still Be Overlooked by Donors, According to New Bridgespan Group Research

01/28/2021

 

New Bridgespan Group Research Examines How Funders Can Spur Systems Change by Supporting “Field Catalyst” Organizations

New Bridgespan Group Research Examines How Funders Can Spur Systems Change by Supporting “Field Catalyst” Organizations

01/14/2021

 

Kara Gruver, Director at Bain & Co. and Rebecca Rimel, Senior Advisor and Pew Charitable Trusts Emeritus Trustee Join The Bridgespan Group Board

Kara Gruver, Director at Bain & Co. and Rebecca Rimel, Senior Advisor and Pew Charitable Trusts Emeritus Trustee Join The Bridgespan Group Board

09/29/2020

 

New Bridgespan Group Report Explores Untapped Potential of Impact Investing Among US Foundations

New Bridgespan Group Report Explores Untapped Potential of Impact Investing Among US Foundations

09/23/2020

 

Matt Bannick, Former Managing Partner of Omidyar Network, Becomes Bridgespan Group Fellow

Matt Bannick, Former Managing Partner of Omidyar Network, Becomes Bridgespan Group Fellow

09/09/2020

 

The Bridgespan Group Announces Launch of Leadership Program to Serve Philadelphia-Area Nonprofits with Support of $4 Million from Harris Philanthropies and The Pew Charitable Trusts

08/18/2020

 

Greg Gunn Joins Bridgespan Group Board of Trustees

Greg Gunn Joins Bridgespan Group Board of Trustees

07/09/2020

 

The Case for Investing in Community-Led Social Change Initiatives

The Case for Investing in Community-Led Social Change Initiatives

06/24/2020

 

The Bridgespan Group Releases Analysis of Large-scale Philanthropic Giving by African Donors

The Bridgespan Group Releases Analysis of Large-scale Philanthropic Giving by African Donors

06/16/2020

 

Echoing Green and The Bridgespan Group Join Forces to Analyze Racial Inequity in Philanthropy and Fundraising

Echoing Green and The Bridgespan Group Join Forces to Analyze Racial Inequity in Philanthropy and Fundraising

05/04/2020

 

The Bridgespan Group Names Ann Mei Chang as Next Bridgespan Fellow

The Bridgespan Group Names Ann Mei Chang as Next Bridgespan Fellow

04/24/2020

 

New Bridgespan Group Research Identifies Key “Field Building” Activities to Effect Large-Scale Social Change

New Bridgespan Group Research Identifies Key “Field Building” Activities to Effect Large-Scale Social Change

03/30/2020

 

The Rise of Philanthropic Collaboratives in India: New Bridgespan Research Reveals How Social Sector Actors Are Increasingly Coming Together to Tackle Complex Social Challenges

The Rise of Philanthropic Collaboratives in India: New Bridgespan Research Reveals How Social Sector Actors Are Increasingly Coming Together to Tackle Complex Social Challenges

02/18/2020

 

Nitin Nohria and Julia Lopez Join The Bridgespan Group Board of Trustees

Nitin Nohria and Julia Lopez Join The Bridgespan Group Board of Trustees

10/15/2019

 

Sudarshan Sampathkumar Joins The Bridgespan Group's Mumbai Office as a Partner

Sudarshan Sampathkumar Joins The Bridgespan Group's Mumbai Office as a Partner

10/15/2019

 

Helping Teachers Support ‘Whole Learners’ and Foster Student Success

Helping Teachers Support ‘Whole Learners’ and Foster Student Success

09/25/2019

 

Bridgespan Outlines Eight Steps To Help Nonprofits through Tough Times

Bridgespan Outlines Eight Steps To Help Nonprofits through Tough Times

09/12/2019

 

Bridgespan Group Reports on Findings of Leading Foundations’ Collaborative Effort to End Nonprofit Starvation Cycle

Bridgespan Group Reports on Findings of Leading Foundations’ Collaborative Effort to End Nonprofit Starvation Cycle

09/04/2019

 

New Report Shows How Redesigning Operating Models Can Help Nonprofits Move from Strategic Ambition to Quality Execution and Results

New Report Shows How Redesigning Operating Models Can Help Nonprofits Move from Strategic Ambition to Quality Execution and Results

08/14/2019

 

Bridgespan Group Research Surfaces New Insights into How Philanthropic Collaborations Succeed and Why They Fail

Bridgespan Group Research Surfaces New Insights into How Philanthropic Collaborations Succeed and Why They Fail

07/10/2019

 

Bridgespan Announces New Online Education Programs Designed for Nonprofit and NGO Executive Teams

Bridgespan Announces New Online Education Programs Designed for Nonprofit and NGO Executive Teams

05/06/2019

 

Family Independence Initiative Founder Mauricio Lim Miller Selected as 2019 Bridgespan Group Fellow

Family Independence Initiative Founder Mauricio Lim Miller Selected as 2019 Bridgespan Group Fellow

03/13/2019

 

Bridgespan Group Releases Wide Ranging Analysis on Big Bet Philanthropy in Stanford Social Innovation Review Special Edition

Bridgespan Group Releases Wide Ranging Analysis on Big Bet Philanthropy in Stanford Social Innovation Review Special Edition

02/21/2019

 

Study of Rural Communities Whose Youth are Thriving Reveals Six Common Factors that May Drive Upward Mobility

Study of Rural Communities Whose Youth are Thriving Reveals Six Common Factors that May Drive Upward Mobility

11/14/2018

 

New Research Shows Nonprofit Executive Teams Underperform

New Research Shows Nonprofit Executive Teams Underperform

10/18/2018

 

New Bridgespan Research Highlights Philanthropy’s Big Bets on United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

New Bridgespan Research Highlights Philanthropy’s Big Bets on United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

09/18/2018

 

Bridgespan Publishes New Study on Bold Philanthropy in India

Bridgespan Publishes New Study on Bold Philanthropy in India

09/17/2018

 

Former Melrose, Mass., Mayor and Founder of Civitas Public Affairs Group Patrick Guerriero Joins Ranks of Bridgespan Group’s Fellowship Alums

Former Melrose, Mass., Mayor and Founder of Civitas Public Affairs Group Patrick Guerriero Joins Ranks of Bridgespan Group’s Fellowship Alums

09/06/2018

 

New Bridgespan Group Study on Nonprofit Founder Transitions Counters Conventional Wisdom that “Clean Break” Is Best, Demonstrates Benefits of Maintaining Role for Founder

New Bridgespan Group Study on Nonprofit Founder Transitions Counters Conventional Wisdom that “Clean Break” Is Best, Demonstrates Benefits of Maintaining Role for Founder

02/15/2018

 

Clara Miller, H.B. Heron Foundation President Emerita, to become Bridgespan Fellow

Clara Miller, H.B. Heron Foundation President Emerita, to become Bridgespan Fellow

02/07/2018

 

New Bridgespan Study of Indian NGOs Reveals Systemic Gap Between Leadership Development Aspirations and Action

New Bridgespan Study of Indian NGOs Reveals Systemic Gap Between Leadership Development Aspirations and Action

09/06/2017 | 2 min

 

New Bridgespan Study of 15 of the Greatest Social Impact Stories of the 20th Century Reveals How Philanthropy Can Advance Large-Scale Systems Change

New Bridgespan Study of 15 of the Greatest Social Impact Stories of the 20th Century Reveals How Philanthropy Can Advance Large-Scale Systems Change

08/22/2017 | 2 min

 

New Bridgespan Survey of Nonprofit Leaders Surfaces Innovation Aspiration Gap

New Bridgespan Survey of Nonprofit Leaders Surfaces Innovation Aspiration Gap

08/01/2017 | 2 min

 

Bridgespan and Ford Foundation Unveil New “Grantmaking Pyramid” to Reframe Funder/Grantee Conversations

Bridgespan and Ford Foundation Unveil New “Grantmaking Pyramid” to Reframe Funder/Grantee Conversations

06/27/2017 | 1 min

 

Bridgespan Research Finds Six High Impact Types Account for Only 25 Percent of Big Bets on Social Change

Bridgespan Research Finds Six High Impact Types Account for Only 25 Percent of Big Bets on Social Change

05/11/2017

 

Study by The Bridgespan Group Uncovers Five Mindsets Fueling Growth of 20 of India's Fast-Scaling Nonprofits

Study by The Bridgespan Group Uncovers Five Mindsets Fueling Growth of 20 of India's Fast-Scaling Nonprofits

02/16/2017 | 2 min

 

Cheryl L. Dorsey and John Donahoe Join The Bridgespan Group Board of Trustees

Cheryl L. Dorsey and John Donahoe Join The Bridgespan Group Board of Trustees

02/09/2017

 

Forbes Magazine and The Bridgespan Group Launch List of “Philanthropy’s Big Bets for Social Change”

Forbes Magazine and The Bridgespan Group Launch List of “Philanthropy’s Big Bets for Social Change”

11/30/2016

 

New Bridgespan Group Study Reveals Disconnect Between Donors and Grantees on Solving Chronic Leadership Development Deficit

New Bridgespan Group Study Reveals Disconnect Between Donors and Grantees on Solving Chronic Leadership Development Deficit

11/28/2016

 

Lack of Demand for Services Vexes Nonprofit Leaders Seeking to Solve Social Issues

Lack of Demand for Services Vexes Nonprofit Leaders Seeking to Solve Social Issues

11/17/2016

 

Lessons for Ambitious Donors from The Atlantic Philanthropies

Lessons for Ambitious Donors from The Atlantic Philanthropies

10/18/2016

 

New Study Investigates High Impact Philanthropic Investments for Decreasing Over-Criminalization

New Study Investigates High Impact Philanthropic Investments for Decreasing Over-Criminalization

10/12/2016

 

Tight Market for Entry-Level Talent Leads Companies to Tap New Source: Unemployed Youth

Tight Market for Entry-Level Talent Leads Companies to Tap New Source: Unemployed Youth

09/08/2016

 

New Bridgespan Study Highlights Billion Dollar Bets for Establishing Career Pathways

New Bridgespan Study Highlights Billion Dollar Bets for Establishing Career Pathways

09/07/2016

 

Bridgespan Publishes Study on “Billion Dollar Bets” to Improve the Performance of Social Service Programs

Bridgespan Publishes Study on “Billion Dollar Bets” to Improve the Performance of Social Service Programs

08/08/2016

 

Study Highlights How Investing a Billion Dollars in Reducing Unintended Pregnancy Can Yield Returns of $3.2 to 6.4 Billion

Study Highlights How Investing a Billion Dollars in Reducing Unintended Pregnancy Can Yield Returns of $3.2 to 6.4 Billion

08/02/2016

 

Bridgespan Study Focuses on Imperative to Address Social Needs of Patients as Integral to Improving Their Health Outcomes

Bridgespan Study Focuses on Imperative to Address Social Needs of Patients as Integral to Improving Their Health Outcomes

07/21/2016

 

New Study Highlights Returns of 5:1 to 11:1 for Investments in Early Childhood Development

New Study Highlights Returns of 5:1 to 11:1 for Investments in Early Childhood Development

07/12/2016

 

Seeking Solution to Nonprofit Starvation Cycle, Leaders Call for New Sector Financing Models

Seeking Solution to Nonprofit Starvation Cycle, Leaders Call for New Sector Financing Models

05/19/2016

 

Seeking Economic Opportunity: How a Billion Dollars of Philanthropy Can Restore the American Dream

Seeking Economic Opportunity: How a Billion Dollars of Philanthropy Can Restore the American Dream

05/05/2016

 

Bridgespan Group Launches Free DIY Guide to Fundraising Effectiveness Modeled on Private Sector Tool

Bridgespan Group Launches Free DIY Guide to Fundraising Effectiveness Modeled on Private Sector Tool

03/10/2016

 

Large National and Global Nonprofits Revisit Founding Missions in Renewed Effort to Solve Social Problems

Large National and Global Nonprofits Revisit Founding Missions in Renewed Effort to Solve Social Problems

03/03/2016

 

Most Major Donors Say They Seek Social Change, But Only 20 Percent of Philanthropic Big Bets to Go To Such Causes

Most Major Donors Say They Seek Social Change, But Only 20 Percent of Philanthropic Big Bets to Go To Such Causes

11/19/2015

 

Indian-American Diaspora Giving on the Rise: Could Dwarf U.S. Aid to India

Indian-American Diaspora Giving on the Rise: Could Dwarf U.S. Aid to India

11/09/2015

 

New Bridgespan Group Study Offers Tips for Nonprofit Succession Planning

New Bridgespan Group Study Offers Tips for Nonprofit Succession Planning

10/22/2015

 

New Study Estimates 1 in 4 Children Come from Low-Income Families and Enter Kindergarten Not Ready To Learn

New Study Estimates 1 in 4 Children Come from Low-Income Families and Enter Kindergarten Not Ready To Learn

10/20/2015

 

Bridgespan Group Announces Launch of India Office

Bridgespan Group Announces Launch of India Office

09/30/2015

 

New Bridgespan Group Study Sheds Light on Opportunities to Meet Employers’ Needs

New Bridgespan Group Study Sheds Light on Opportunities to Meet Employers’ Needs

05/26/2015

 

Bridgespan Group Revisits 11 Community Collaboratives to Assess Persistence, Progress and Patterns

Bridgespan Group Revisits 11 Community Collaboratives to Assess Persistence, Progress and Patterns

04/28/2015

 

The Bridgespan Group Welcomes Neil Nicoll, Y-USA President Emeritus, as Bridgespan Fellow

The Bridgespan Group Welcomes Neil Nicoll, Y-USA President Emeritus, as Bridgespan Fellow

03/19/2015

 

The Bridgespan Group Welcomes James H. Shelton, Former Deputy Secretary at the U.S. Department of Education, as Bridgespan Fellow

The Bridgespan Group Welcomes James H. Shelton, Former Deputy Secretary at the U.S. Department of Education, as Bridgespan Fellow

02/25/2015

 

Bridgespan Group Launches Multi-Year Effort to Help Nonprofits Strengthen Their Performance Using Management Tools

Bridgespan Group Launches Multi-Year Effort to Help Nonprofits Strengthen Their Performance Using Management Tools

01/10/2015

 

The Bridgespan Group Welcomes Paul Tough as Inaugural Bridgespan Fellow

The Bridgespan Group Welcomes Paul Tough as Inaugural Bridgespan Fellow

10/01/2014