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Bridgespan Non-Profit Consulting Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

. BRIDGESPAN INTERVIEWS & CULTURE . Bridgespan was birthed out of Bain’s desire to expand its support of nonprofits. In 2003, Bridgespan created the “Bridgestar” initiative to focus on leadership development and to help professionals transition into nonprofit careers. KEY STATS FOR BRIDGESPAN.

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Career Launchpad: The value of joining an MBB Firm

Tom Spencer

My friends at MBB firms have unique opportunities, such as travelling the world on client projects, participating in secondments at external nonprofits, or pursuing their MBAs in the US or Europe. healthcare, technology, finance), allowing you to develop expertise in multiple areas.

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The Power of Zilch: An interview with Nancy Lublin

The Nonprofit Consultant

One of my pet peeves has always been when well-meaning, but somewhat clueless outsiders tell us in the nonprofit sector that we need to be "more businesslike." Her lessons and leadership are great examples, not just for business leaders, but also for our peers in the nonprofit world. But my readers are all in the nonprofit sector.

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Nonprofit Mergers & Alliances: An interview with Thomas A. McLaughlin (part two)

The Nonprofit Consultant

Thomas McLaughlin is Vice President for Consulting Services for the Nonprofit Finance Fund, a nationally recognized expert on nonprofit mergers and alliances, having consulting in over 200 such collaborations, and the author of the excellent and indispensable volume Nonprofit Mergers & Alliances , now in its second edition.

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Joining a Nonprofit Board of Directors: The Why and How of It

The Nonprofit Consultant

Perhaps you have had some experience giving your time and efforts to local nonprofit organizations, but find something lacking in the experience. This article will introduce you to a higher level of community involvement: joining a nonprofit Board of Directors. Use this as an opportunity to ask about the organization.

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This Program Uses Lean Startup Techniques to Turn Scientists into Entrepreneurs

Harvard Business

Later, they would partner with VentureWell , a nonprofit that focuses on accelerating innovation. Go out and interview 10 companies in this space before tomorrow and tell us if they really have any interest in buying this software,’” Tilton told me. Now there was a plan in place. Unfortunately, the panel was not impressed.

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Strategy Consulting – Reflections on the First Six Months

Tom Spencer

When you’re interested in working at a consulting firm, there are clear things you can do to prepare: meet associates, prepare for case interviews, and do your homework on what sets the firm apart from its peers. I hate to admit this, but I wish I had taken more finance and accounting classes in school. Image: Pexels.