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Bridgespan Non-Profit Consulting Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

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. Nonprofit Job Board. BRIDGESPAN HISTORY .

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Full Disclosure in Board Recruitment

The Nonprofit Consultant

Liz Heath, executive director of The Nonprofit Center in Tacoma, Washington, has an article in the Tacoma News Tribune advising nonprofits to let future board members in on whole truth. Many times we're anxious to recruit new talent to our boards, so we soft-pedal the requirements and expectations.

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LinkedIn Launches Board Connect Service

The Nonprofit Consultant

LinkedIn, the social network for professionals of all sectors, has just announced the launch of their new Board Connect service for nonprofit organizations. The new Board Connect uses LinkedIn 's "Talent Finder" to help you search for professionals with the skills your organization needs. So, what could be wrong with all this?

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How Many Board Members?

The Nonprofit Consultant

This is a question that came up in a conversation last week, and from time to time; "What is the appropriate size for a nonprofit board of directors?" The generally accepted number for most small- to mid-sized nonprofits is 9-14 members. Is the current board simply too overwhelmed with other issues to do any recruiting?

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6 Things Successful Women in STEM Have in Common

Harvard Business

For years, companies, universities and nonprofits have researched the reasons why women are less likely to enter STEM field s — and why, once they enter, they face challenges that frequently push them out. They meet with external contacts or stay in touch with recruiters and headhunters in order to stay relevant in their industry.

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Access to Digital Technology Accelerates Global Gender Equality

Harvard Business

These findings come at a critical time, as companies and governments face a gulf between the skills they need to stay competitive and the talent available. as several national nonprofit initiatives, such as EveryoneOn , are delivering training at the local level.

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To Better Train Workers, Figure Out Where They Struggle

Harvard Business

The business model of Generation, a youth employment nonprofit founded by McKinsey & Company, where we both work, is based on that assertion. The metrics we track include: productivity, cost savings in recruitment and training, quality, retention, and speed to promotion. Nor do they quantify the cost of high employee turnover.

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