Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Bridgespan, our vision for a society characterized by equity and justice manifests as a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Racial equity lives at the center of this commitment, given the intersections of race and racism with inequity and injustice in the US and globally. This commitment increases the impact we have with our clients, strengthens our teams, and aligns with our values.

  • Impact: Take an intentionally anti-racist approach to our work
  • Collaboration: Seek proximity to, partner with, and learn from experts and communities
  • Candor: Locate ourselves within systems and be self-aware of our own role as an organization and individuals in perpetuating racism
  • Respect: Take an asset-based approach to our work with communities of color
  • Passion: Relentlessly focus on a vision of justice, and be brave to pursue this vision

Learn More about Bridgespan's Racial Equity Journey

Group photo from the Bridgespan 2023 BIPOC Summit in Boston

Bridgespan’s racial equity strategy rests on four intersecting pillars.
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Right Work

Right Work

How we seek to confront issues of structural discrimination and inequity through our work.
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Leadership

Leadership

How we invest in educating our management team around topics of racial equity.
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Right Team

Right Team

How we work to have Bridgespan reflect the diversity of the broader community.
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Culture

Culture

How we provide resources to support all employees in their racial equity journeys.
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Publications

Bridgespan periodically releases articles and reports on the topic of racial and other inequities.

Bridgespan Stands in Solidarity with Black People

Bridgespan stands in solidarity with Black people—our team members, our clients, and our social change partners—and all others fighting for a more just and equitable world.

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Racial Equity In Philanthropy: Closing the Funding Gap

Racial bias—both personal and institutional—causes nonprofits led by people of color to receive less money than those led by whites, inadvertently reinforcing longstanding social ills.

Hacking the Bias in Big Bets

Cheryl Dorsey, the president of Echoing Green, explains how to get more big bets to organizations led by people of color.

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Equal Opportunity Schools: Helping Teachers Close the Classroom Equity Gap

Helping educators see students as whole learners to create more equitable access to Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate classes.

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See, Engage, Act: Leading an Equitable Organization

Executive Director LaShawn Routé Chatmon describes the National Equity Project's theory of change for creating more equitable organizations and systems

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For More Information

Our diversity, equity, and inclusion team leads our commitment to being a firm that reflects the diversity of our clients and their beneficiaries. For more information about our equity work, please contact us via email.