Helping Foundations with Strategy and Grantmaking

How We Center Equity in the Design of Our Work

We consider the role of equity in your strategy from the first conversation through implementation. We help every US-based client grapple with the role of structural racism in their service of impact. Our analyses, whether through interviewing an inclusive range of stakeholders or disaggregating impact data, seek to apply a racial equity lens to lend greater understanding of implications on communities of color. For clients around the world, we raise and analyze a range of equity considerations (including ethnicity, gender, and caste) that contribute to disparities in outcomes and understand their impact on vulnerable populations.

What the Ford Foundation Has to Say about Working with Bridgespan

“Bridgespan has a unique ability to bridge theory and practice – to help clients shape and convert big ideas into pragmatic plans. One of their unique strengths is an ability to bring strong analytics – and passion and heart – to helping clients solve big problems. In my experience, Bridgespan has the most talented team of philanthropic advisors in our sector.”

Darren Walker
President, Ford Foundation

 

“The Bridgespan Group has been an outstanding partner to the Edna McConnell Clark Foundation for the past fifteen-plus years. The expertise, skills, and resources Bridgespan brings to the table is unparalleled for nonprofits, and we have benefited immensely from Bridgespan’s strategic analysis and planning support. As a result of our partnership, we and our grantees are making smarter strategic decisions and producing greater impact for our nation’s most disadvantaged children and youth.”

Nancy Roob
President and CEO, The Edna McConnell Clark Foundation

Foundations Bridgespan Has Helped With Strategy and Grantmaking

We have had the privilege of working with some of the most ambitious and generous foundations on their philanthropy.