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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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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. Best of all, the service is free to nonprofits ( business use of the Talent Finder can cost $1,000). So, what could be wrong with all this?

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

The Nonprofit Consultant

This one was written for the January 2004 edition of "The Learning Curve" - The monthly newsletter of the Silicon Valley Chapter of ASTD (American Society for Training and Development). Perhaps you have had some experience giving your time and efforts to local nonprofit organizations, but find something lacking in the experience.

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What Colleges Have the Highest Tuition? How To Save $244,000 On Your Education; Avoid the College Debt-Trap

MishTalk

The State University of New York, the largest public university system in the country, has a special partnership with Coursera , developing shared solutions to enable more of its students to follow flexible paths toward a degree. They also offer networking and mentoring opportunities, and a growing online course channel. About Coursera.

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From STEM PhD to Federal Consulting: An Interview with Josh

Management Consulted

In this job I managed investigator initiated clinical trials, scientific messaging and key opinion leader development. I work in the area of therapeutic/vaccine development for the Department of Defense (DoD). Thus, the DoD will contract with companies to develop novel therapeutics and vaccines specific to the service member’s needs.

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6 Ways to Make the Most of Your Internship

Harvard Business

These experiences can be tremendously valuable, providing young workers the opportunity to build skills for their resumes and meet people who are working in their preferred industry. A nonprofit healthcare executive counsels, “ When you see something you can do, do it.” Take on more work — without being asked.

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Foundation Relations: Is it what you do or who you know?

The Nonprofit Consultant

Whenever I teach grant writing or nonprofit fundraising planning I am asked about this common assumption, and whether or not it is true. There are more good nonprofit projects and program proposals than there are charitable dollars to go around. It is completely wrong, I tell my students, having connections won't get you funding.