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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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Strategy Consulting – Reflections on the First Six Months

Tom Spencer

I took a lab class where a group of nine students from all areas of study (physics, biology, art history, business) came together to assess a nonprofit’s community impact and provide strategic recommendations to reach their long term objectives. I hate to admit this, but I wish I had taken more finance and accounting classes in school.

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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. Are other unaddressed issues (poor finances, staff trouble) scaring away the liability conscious?

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What are the critical characteristics a board of directors needs to succeed?

The Nonprofit Consultant

For a nonprofit board of directors to succeed, the number one key ingredient is: Involvement. Do not recruit all of your board members from the same source, or you're likely to build a chorus of "yes-men" and stagnate under a lack of creativity. Be certain to have board members skilled in finance, marketing, law, and fundraising.

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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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Oliver Wyman Careers

CaseInterview.com

Corporate finance advisory. Oliver Wyman recruits globally primarily from 100 of the most selective schools across five continents. Other Oliver Wyman consultants opt for a six-month nonprofit fellowship with a partner organization, while still enjoying up to 40% of their Oliver Wyman salary to make up for reduced compensation.

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From STEM PhD to Federal Consulting: An Interview with Josh

Management Consulted

Well, I grew up in Bethesda, MD, and attended the University of Vermont in Burlington, VT for – BS (finance), MS (nutritional sciences), and PhD (cell and molecular biology). A few years later I was recruited for a position by one of the government consulting companies who had previously made me a contingent offer.