The Bridgespan Group
@bridgespangroup.bsky.social
A global social impact advisor to nonprofits and NGOs, philanthropists, and investors.
It's a familiar challenge: the will to innovate is there, but the resources aren’t.
This new Bridgespan article offers #data and practical steps funders can take to close the tech gap holding many #nonprofits back: www.bridgespan.org/insights/clo...
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This new Bridgespan article offers #data and practical steps funders can take to close the tech gap holding many #nonprofits back: www.bridgespan.org/insights/clo...
#npsky
October 31, 2025 at 2:43 PM
It's a familiar challenge: the will to innovate is there, but the resources aren’t.
This new Bridgespan article offers #data and practical steps funders can take to close the tech gap holding many #nonprofits back: www.bridgespan.org/insights/clo...
#npsky
This new Bridgespan article offers #data and practical steps funders can take to close the tech gap holding many #nonprofits back: www.bridgespan.org/insights/clo...
#npsky
It's a time of profound upheaval for many of the #nonprofits we work with. There are no easy answers to the questions raised, but strategic planning can help: www.bridgespan.org/insights/non...
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Strategic Planning in Times of Uncertainty: A Practical Framework for Nonprofit Leaders
Moments of disruption, such as those many nonprofits are currently facing, raise the kinds of questions that strategic planning is meant to answer.
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October 14, 2025 at 7:42 PM
It's a time of profound upheaval for many of the #nonprofits we work with. There are no easy answers to the questions raised, but strategic planning can help: www.bridgespan.org/insights/non...
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Non-Native #philanthropy can incorporate Indigenous values and practices into its own work, and this @npquarterly.bsky.social piece dives into a report from @nativegiving.bsky.social & @bridgespangroup.bsky.social on authentic engagement with Native peoples.
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Can Non-Native Funders Embrace a Native Worldview? - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
How can philanthropy support Native people? Money helps, but it also requires rooting giving in values of reciprocity, responsibility, relationships, redistribution, and respect.
nonprofitquarterly.org
October 7, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Non-Native #philanthropy can incorporate Indigenous values and practices into its own work, and this @npquarterly.bsky.social piece dives into a report from @nativegiving.bsky.social & @bridgespangroup.bsky.social on authentic engagement with Native peoples.
nonprofitquarterly.org/can-non-nati...
nonprofitquarterly.org/can-non-nati...
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Collaborative funds are one of the most powerful philanthropic models we have to tackle global challenges. The results of @bridgespangroup.bsky.social's new donor survey highlight both the promise of and barriers to collaborative funding: www.bridgespan.org/insights/sur...
Survey of Donors to Philanthropic Collaboratives
This research sheds light on donor motivations, benefits, and barriers while underscoring the potential of increased contributions to collaborative initiatives.
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August 27, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Collaborative funds are one of the most powerful philanthropic models we have to tackle global challenges. The results of @bridgespangroup.bsky.social's new donor survey highlight both the promise of and barriers to collaborative funding: www.bridgespan.org/insights/sur...
🧠 Is your #nonprofit AI-curious?
🚀 Join this free webinar to discover six practical, strategic steps you can take to build the tech capacity needed for AI-driven impact.
Sign up (8/26): bridgespan.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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🚀 Join this free webinar to discover six practical, strategic steps you can take to build the tech capacity needed for AI-driven impact.
Sign up (8/26): bridgespan.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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August 18, 2025 at 6:21 PM
🧠 Is your #nonprofit AI-curious?
🚀 Join this free webinar to discover six practical, strategic steps you can take to build the tech capacity needed for AI-driven impact.
Sign up (8/26): bridgespan.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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🚀 Join this free webinar to discover six practical, strategic steps you can take to build the tech capacity needed for AI-driven impact.
Sign up (8/26): bridgespan.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Is impact measurement just another obligation, or an opportunity to learn and grow? Get an introduction: www.bridgespan.org/insights/non...
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What Is Impact Measurement and How Can Organizations Use It?
Impact measurement is the process of collecting and using data and information to understand how much progress your organization has made toward its intended outcomes. It’s not just about reporting su...
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June 18, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Is impact measurement just another obligation, or an opportunity to learn and grow? Get an introduction: www.bridgespan.org/insights/non...
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📢 Season 5 of the Dreaming In Color #podcast is LIVE!
🎧 Episode 1 features Semhar Araia, CEO of the Diaspora Academy, joining host Darren Isom to discuss the diaspora’s immense potential to reimagine global leadership and collective liberation
bspan.org/dreaming
🎧 Episode 1 features Semhar Araia, CEO of the Diaspora Academy, joining host Darren Isom to discuss the diaspora’s immense potential to reimagine global leadership and collective liberation
bspan.org/dreaming
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June 6, 2025 at 2:58 PM
📢 Season 5 of the Dreaming In Color #podcast is LIVE!
🎧 Episode 1 features Semhar Araia, CEO of the Diaspora Academy, joining host Darren Isom to discuss the diaspora’s immense potential to reimagine global leadership and collective liberation
bspan.org/dreaming
🎧 Episode 1 features Semhar Araia, CEO of the Diaspora Academy, joining host Darren Isom to discuss the diaspora’s immense potential to reimagine global leadership and collective liberation
bspan.org/dreaming
🎧 Coming soon: Join the hosts of the Dreaming In Color #podcast for its fifth season, as they travel throughout Africa to spotlight extraordinary #SocialChange leaders from across the continent: youtu.be/3UBh71K0njY?...
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Trailer - Dreaming In Color Podcast - Season 5, Africa
YouTube video by TheBridgespanGroup
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May 30, 2025 at 9:03 PM
🎧 Coming soon: Join the hosts of the Dreaming In Color #podcast for its fifth season, as they travel throughout Africa to spotlight extraordinary #SocialChange leaders from across the continent: youtu.be/3UBh71K0njY?...
Subscribe now to get the latest episodes bspan.org/dreaming
Subscribe now to get the latest episodes bspan.org/dreaming
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Proud to share our recipe for success with @bridgespangroup.bsky.social to help other nonprofits solve social problems at scale! 👉 www.bridgespan.org/insights/thr...
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May 15, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Proud to share our recipe for success with @bridgespangroup.bsky.social to help other nonprofits solve social problems at scale! 👉 www.bridgespan.org/insights/thr...
@rahilbriggs.bsky.social @zerotothree.bsky.social
@rahilbriggs.bsky.social @zerotothree.bsky.social
Last chance! #npsky- join us tomorrow (5/29) for a free #StrategicPlanning webinar for #nonprofits
📝 Sign up: bridgespan.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
If you can't make it live, we'll email a video and materials after the session.
📝 Sign up: bridgespan.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
If you can't make it live, we'll email a video and materials after the session.
May 28, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Last chance! #npsky- join us tomorrow (5/29) for a free #StrategicPlanning webinar for #nonprofits
📝 Sign up: bridgespan.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
If you can't make it live, we'll email a video and materials after the session.
📝 Sign up: bridgespan.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
If you can't make it live, we'll email a video and materials after the session.
🌱To have a truly transformative #impact while keeping their own organization at a sustainable size and cost, we suggest #nonprofits consider these 3 important questions: www.bridgespan.org/insights/thr...
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May 2, 2025 at 8:05 PM
🌱To have a truly transformative #impact while keeping their own organization at a sustainable size and cost, we suggest #nonprofits consider these 3 important questions: www.bridgespan.org/insights/thr...
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🛣We call a #strategy that can respond to current events, crises, threats, and opportunities an 𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲: and it is key to a #nonprofit's long-term resilience.
To start thinking through an adaptive plan that balances the long and short view, 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝟒 𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:
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To start thinking through an adaptive plan that balances the long and short view, 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝟒 𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:
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April 9, 2025 at 8:06 PM
🛣We call a #strategy that can respond to current events, crises, threats, and opportunities an 𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲: and it is key to a #nonprofit's long-term resilience.
To start thinking through an adaptive plan that balances the long and short view, 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝟒 𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:
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To start thinking through an adaptive plan that balances the long and short view, 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝟒 𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:
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🗣"A true multiracial #democracy... does not live or die without help."
Cora Daniels on the importance of narrative, the role of #philanthropy, and "writing a new story about what democracy looks like" in @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social
www.philanthropy.com/article/to-c...
Cora Daniels on the importance of narrative, the role of #philanthropy, and "writing a new story about what democracy looks like" in @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social
www.philanthropy.com/article/to-c...
To Counter the Right’s ‘Narrative Coup,’ Invest in a New Story About American Democracy
In the battle to influence public opinion, democracy funders have fallen behind. Here’s how to change that.
www.philanthropy.com
April 7, 2025 at 1:26 PM
🗣"A true multiracial #democracy... does not live or die without help."
Cora Daniels on the importance of narrative, the role of #philanthropy, and "writing a new story about what democracy looks like" in @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social
www.philanthropy.com/article/to-c...
Cora Daniels on the importance of narrative, the role of #philanthropy, and "writing a new story about what democracy looks like" in @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social
www.philanthropy.com/article/to-c...
Your leadership team's time is precious, but many #nonprofits report that their management meetings aren’t as effective as they should be.
This article offers practical guidance, templates, and tools to level up your meetings.
Read more: www.bridgespan.org/insights/non...
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This article offers practical guidance, templates, and tools to level up your meetings.
Read more: www.bridgespan.org/insights/non...
#npsky
April 4, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Your leadership team's time is precious, but many #nonprofits report that their management meetings aren’t as effective as they should be.
This article offers practical guidance, templates, and tools to level up your meetings.
Read more: www.bridgespan.org/insights/non...
#npsky
This article offers practical guidance, templates, and tools to level up your meetings.
Read more: www.bridgespan.org/insights/non...
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The @bridgespangroup.bsky.social’s newest report makes it clear: philanthropy *must* continue to invest in long-term infrastructure, local power & narrative change.
At Liberation Ventures, we’re building a culture of repair to make #reparations a reality.
Read: bit.ly/MulticulturalDemocracy25
At Liberation Ventures, we’re building a culture of repair to make #reparations a reality.
Read: bit.ly/MulticulturalDemocracy25
March 11, 2025 at 6:56 PM
The @bridgespangroup.bsky.social’s newest report makes it clear: philanthropy *must* continue to invest in long-term infrastructure, local power & narrative change.
At Liberation Ventures, we’re building a culture of repair to make #reparations a reality.
Read: bit.ly/MulticulturalDemocracy25
At Liberation Ventures, we’re building a culture of repair to make #reparations a reality.
Read: bit.ly/MulticulturalDemocracy25
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In a new piece for @ssireview.bsky.social, @bridgespangroup.bsky.social examines the recent growth of collaborative funds, arguing that collaboratives must clearly understand and communicate their distinct role to avoid diluting the potential for large-scale impact: ssir.org/articles/ent...
Learning From a Decade of Collaborative Philanthropy (SSIR)
A look at how donor collaboratives have evolved over time, and how fund leaders and donors can sharpen their strategies today.
ssir.org
March 20, 2025 at 2:20 PM
In a new piece for @ssireview.bsky.social, @bridgespangroup.bsky.social examines the recent growth of collaborative funds, arguing that collaboratives must clearly understand and communicate their distinct role to avoid diluting the potential for large-scale impact: ssir.org/articles/ent...
✨New in @gatesfoundation.bsky.social's series for @ssireview.bsky.social: A look at how donor collaboratives have evolved over time, and recent insights to help these funds achieve the impact they seek ssir.org/articles/ent...
Learning From a Decade of Collaborative Philanthropy (SSIR)
A look at how donor collaboratives have evolved over time, and how fund leaders and donors can sharpen their strategies today.
ssir.org
March 19, 2025 at 12:54 PM
✨New in @gatesfoundation.bsky.social's series for @ssireview.bsky.social: A look at how donor collaboratives have evolved over time, and recent insights to help these funds achieve the impact they seek ssir.org/articles/ent...
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New episode of the Philanthropisms podcast out today, featuring a fascinating and very timely conversation about philanthropy, democracy and pluralism with journalist and writer Farai Chdeya, author of a recent report for @bridgespangroup.bsky.social
whyphilanthropymatters.com/podcast/fara...
whyphilanthropymatters.com/podcast/fara...
Farai Chideya: Philanthropy, Democracy & Multiracial Pluralism - Why Philanthropy Matters
whyphilanthropymatters.com
March 6, 2025 at 11:04 AM
New episode of the Philanthropisms podcast out today, featuring a fascinating and very timely conversation about philanthropy, democracy and pluralism with journalist and writer Farai Chdeya, author of a recent report for @bridgespangroup.bsky.social
whyphilanthropymatters.com/podcast/fara...
whyphilanthropymatters.com/podcast/fara...
⏰ Your #nonprofit #leadership team's time is precious—are your meetings frustrating or fantastic?
💡 This free webinar will help you use your valuable time together more effectively.
📝 Sign up (this Thursday, 2/27): bridgespan.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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💡 This free webinar will help you use your valuable time together more effectively.
📝 Sign up (this Thursday, 2/27): bridgespan.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#npsky
February 25, 2025 at 9:34 PM
⏰ Your #nonprofit #leadership team's time is precious—are your meetings frustrating or fantastic?
💡 This free webinar will help you use your valuable time together more effectively.
📝 Sign up (this Thursday, 2/27): bridgespan.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#npsky
💡 This free webinar will help you use your valuable time together more effectively.
📝 Sign up (this Thursday, 2/27): bridgespan.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#npsky
Doing #nonprofit measurement well is easier said than done.
This new guide provides advice on using the resources your organization already has—or can reasonably add—to overcome challenges and effectively #measure, learn, and improve bspan.org/3EVEn15
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This new guide provides advice on using the resources your organization already has—or can reasonably add—to overcome challenges and effectively #measure, learn, and improve bspan.org/3EVEn15
#npsky
A Practical Guide to Nonprofit Measurement, Evaluation, and Learning
The Bridgespan Group's services include strategy consulting and advising, sourcing and diligence, and leadership team support. We take what we learn from this work, identify best practices and innovat...
bspan.org
February 25, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Doing #nonprofit measurement well is easier said than done.
This new guide provides advice on using the resources your organization already has—or can reasonably add—to overcome challenges and effectively #measure, learn, and improve bspan.org/3EVEn15
#npsky
This new guide provides advice on using the resources your organization already has—or can reasonably add—to overcome challenges and effectively #measure, learn, and improve bspan.org/3EVEn15
#npsky
#Nonprofit leadership transitions are critical moments for an organization. Do you have a succession plan in place? Learn how to do it right at our #webinar tomorrow:
bridgespan.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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bridgespan.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Webinar: "Planning for Nonprofit Leadership Transitions"
Nonprofit boards and CEOs almost universally agree—succession planning and executive transitions are critical to get right. This is especially true when a departing leader is a founder or has been in ...
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January 27, 2025 at 9:14 PM
#Nonprofit leadership transitions are critical moments for an organization. Do you have a succession plan in place? Learn how to do it right at our #webinar tomorrow:
bridgespan.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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bridgespan.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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DYK? For a century, the #foundation reigned as a primary legal vehicle for distributing charitable assets. Today, shifts are underway among high-net-worth #donors.
➡ Learn about how donors are increasingly deploying a range of giving vehicles to meet their goals: www.bridgespan.org/insights/how...
➡ Learn about how donors are increasingly deploying a range of giving vehicles to meet their goals: www.bridgespan.org/insights/how...
November 25, 2024 at 7:40 PM
DYK? For a century, the #foundation reigned as a primary legal vehicle for distributing charitable assets. Today, shifts are underway among high-net-worth #donors.
➡ Learn about how donors are increasingly deploying a range of giving vehicles to meet their goals: www.bridgespan.org/insights/how...
➡ Learn about how donors are increasingly deploying a range of giving vehicles to meet their goals: www.bridgespan.org/insights/how...
#npsky: Developing a strategy for financial sustainability is key to any nonprofit’s growth.
This guide explores 3 key questions that can help organizations develop the right funding strategy--and better achieve their goals: www.bridgespan.org/insights/non...
This guide explores 3 key questions that can help organizations develop the right funding strategy--and better achieve their goals: www.bridgespan.org/insights/non...
November 22, 2024 at 6:43 PM
#npsky: Developing a strategy for financial sustainability is key to any nonprofit’s growth.
This guide explores 3 key questions that can help organizations develop the right funding strategy--and better achieve their goals: www.bridgespan.org/insights/non...
This guide explores 3 key questions that can help organizations develop the right funding strategy--and better achieve their goals: www.bridgespan.org/insights/non...
Hi #npsky! Happy to be here skeeting. Would love to follow more nonprofits, donors, and intermediaries working toward a better world if you have recommendations 🌎🌍🌏
November 21, 2024 at 9:15 PM
Hi #npsky! Happy to be here skeeting. Would love to follow more nonprofits, donors, and intermediaries working toward a better world if you have recommendations 🌎🌍🌏