The Bridgespan Group
Consultant - San Francisco
The Bridgespan Group, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
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The Bridgespan Group Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. **PLEASE APPLY TO YOUR TOP OFFICE PREFERENCE ONLY*** Are you passionate about solving society’s toughest problems? Are you attracted to the analytical rigor of strategy consulting? Are you looking for a team-based working environment where your colleagues would share your passion for social impact? If you answered “yes” to all of these questions, we invite you to explore the Consultant role with The Bridgespan Group. About The Bridgespan Group The Bridgespan Group
is the leading nonprofit consulting organization serving ambitious nonprofit leaders, philanthropists, and impact investors in North America, Asia and Africa. We work with social change organizations such as the Harlem Children’s Zone, UnidosUS, PolicyLink and Janaagraha; philanthropies such as the Ford Foundation; impact investors such as TPG’s Rise Fund, Black Ambition and the Impact Investors Council of India; and bold, collaborative initiatives such as TED’s Audacious Project, Blue Meridian Partners and Co-Impact. We value diversity, passion, respect, candor, and most of all having social impact and working towards societies characterized by equity and justice. If you want to work with the market leader that bridges the worlds of game-changing philanthropists, social change leaders, and impact investors, then Bridgespan is the place for you. About the Consultant Position Consultants (Cs) play an important role on project teams at Bridgespan working on addressing clients’ strategic issues through gathering powerful data, analyses, and generating recommendations that enable them to increase their impact. As members of case teams, Cs develop independent work plans and take ownership of significant portions of client work. To facilitate the development of strong client relationships, Cs are often partnered with members of the client team and it is expected that they will quickly assume team and client leadership responsibilities. Once fully onboarded, Cs will follow our 50-50 staffing model, meaning they will work on two projects at a time with different teams. Cs enter as generalists, projects range considerably in topic and client profile, making it ideal for candidates who are enthusiastic about exploring the full range of work we do. Topics range considerably from education to public health to criminal justice, and much more. Our client portfolio includes philanthropists or philanthropic institutions; nonprofits or movements; and impact investors. Cs will also have an opportunity to engage in research and writing projects so that leaders everywhere can benefit from the insights Bridgespan gleans in its work. Responsibilities and Duties Plan and manage work modules that address core strategic issues for clients Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis Gather data through interviews and secondary research Generate creative, action-oriented insights and recommendations Facilitate joint problem-solving sessions with mid-level and senior-level clients Write and deliver high-impact presentations and plans Work with clients to implement recommendations Contribute to Bridgespan’s knowledge capture, creation and dissemination Take on lead roles to support internal office culture and team building activities Be prepared to work 50-55 hours per week, on average, with variation week to week in response to client needs Travel required may be 1-2 times a month on average depending on client work While most of the training is on the job, Cs attend formalized training sessions throughout their career at Bridgespan, beginning with an extensive orientation program. As the C progresses, there are training programs that focus on developing deeper consulting skills. Bridgespan Cs also participate in training programs with Bain Cs from around the world. Bridgespan helps each Consultant build a successful career: cracking tough problems, communicating solutions with clients and teams, and collaborating across levels including with Associate Consultant and Managers. Qualifications MBA, MPP, MPA and
at least three years pre-graduate school
professional experience are required. We will also consider candidates with three years of experience in a leading strategy consulting firm. Excellent analytical skills, creativity in problem-solving, and a keen business sense demonstrated in a professional environment Ability to apply an equity lens in project analysis Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal Well-rounded interpersonal skills demonstrating the capacity to build strong senior client relationships, and facilitate joint problem solving with clients and a team Highly self-motivated Strong commitment to teamwork and willingness to proactively take on leadership roles within project teams and the firm Commitment to the social sector Consultants are required to relocate to their home office city given the apprenticeship model in our consulting work. Consultants are required to work from their home Bridgespan office at least 2 days per week. This policy is designed to offer meaningful opportunity for in-person learning, relationship building and mentorship, while also offering staff considerable flexibility. KEY APPLICATION REMINDERS In your cover letter, please share
"what motivates you to pursue a career in consulting and how Bridgespan’s mission aligns with your identity, experiences, and values." Note that a cover letter is a
required
part of your application.
Please submit your resume and cover letter in one combined PDF file.
Applications without cover letter will not be considered for this position. The application deadline is
Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 11:59pm ET . Application review
will begin on September 19 Interview invitations will be sent
no later than September 29 Case interview preparation
materials are available on the
Applicant Toolkit
page of our website. We suggest you start preparing for the case interview in advance of the interview invitations First round interviews
are scheduled for
October 9-13 via phone Final round interviews
are scheduled
for October 28-30 and they will be in person Please note:
We are unable to sponsor visas of any kind for roles based in our U.S. offices. We encourage you to apply
ONLY
to the office you are local to or willing to relocate to as we won’t accommodate offer transfers. Upcoming Recruiting Webinars (U.S. only) August 28, 2025, 5:00pm EST,
Register >> September 9, 2025, 12:00pm EST,
Register >> September 17, 2025, 8:00pm EST,
Register >> At Bridgespan, we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion because we are passionate about helping our clients achieve breakthrough results. An organization that reflects the diversity of our clients and their beneficiaries will produce deeper relationships, engagement, and insights. Bridgespan is committed to providing equal opportunities. We serve diverse organizations and are committed to non-discrimination. Bridgespan will not discriminate against any employee with respect to any term or condition of employment, including but not limited to less favorable treatment, exclusion from employment or employment opportunities (including hiring, assignment, performance assessment and promotion) on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, gender (including pregnancy), gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, expression, veteran’s status or other protected characteristics or status. We actively partner with organizations representing minority concerns and interests to build high-performing teams that mirror the communities we serve. All company sponsored programs including training, job, social and recreational activities are required to be nondiscriminatory and all human resource practices are monitored to ensure equal opportunity. Seniority level
Seniority level Associate Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Consulting Industries Non-profit Organizations Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at The Bridgespan Group by 2x Inferred from the description for this job
Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Paid maternity leave Student loan assistance Get notified when a new job is posted. Sign in to set job alerts for “Consultant” roles.
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The Bridgespan Group Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. **PLEASE APPLY TO YOUR TOP OFFICE PREFERENCE ONLY*** Are you passionate about solving society’s toughest problems? Are you attracted to the analytical rigor of strategy consulting? Are you looking for a team-based working environment where your colleagues would share your passion for social impact? If you answered “yes” to all of these questions, we invite you to explore the Consultant role with The Bridgespan Group. About The Bridgespan Group The Bridgespan Group
is the leading nonprofit consulting organization serving ambitious nonprofit leaders, philanthropists, and impact investors in North America, Asia and Africa. We work with social change organizations such as the Harlem Children’s Zone, UnidosUS, PolicyLink and Janaagraha; philanthropies such as the Ford Foundation; impact investors such as TPG’s Rise Fund, Black Ambition and the Impact Investors Council of India; and bold, collaborative initiatives such as TED’s Audacious Project, Blue Meridian Partners and Co-Impact. We value diversity, passion, respect, candor, and most of all having social impact and working towards societies characterized by equity and justice. If you want to work with the market leader that bridges the worlds of game-changing philanthropists, social change leaders, and impact investors, then Bridgespan is the place for you. About the Consultant Position Consultants (Cs) play an important role on project teams at Bridgespan working on addressing clients’ strategic issues through gathering powerful data, analyses, and generating recommendations that enable them to increase their impact. As members of case teams, Cs develop independent work plans and take ownership of significant portions of client work. To facilitate the development of strong client relationships, Cs are often partnered with members of the client team and it is expected that they will quickly assume team and client leadership responsibilities. Once fully onboarded, Cs will follow our 50-50 staffing model, meaning they will work on two projects at a time with different teams. Cs enter as generalists, projects range considerably in topic and client profile, making it ideal for candidates who are enthusiastic about exploring the full range of work we do. Topics range considerably from education to public health to criminal justice, and much more. Our client portfolio includes philanthropists or philanthropic institutions; nonprofits or movements; and impact investors. Cs will also have an opportunity to engage in research and writing projects so that leaders everywhere can benefit from the insights Bridgespan gleans in its work. Responsibilities and Duties Plan and manage work modules that address core strategic issues for clients Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis Gather data through interviews and secondary research Generate creative, action-oriented insights and recommendations Facilitate joint problem-solving sessions with mid-level and senior-level clients Write and deliver high-impact presentations and plans Work with clients to implement recommendations Contribute to Bridgespan’s knowledge capture, creation and dissemination Take on lead roles to support internal office culture and team building activities Be prepared to work 50-55 hours per week, on average, with variation week to week in response to client needs Travel required may be 1-2 times a month on average depending on client work While most of the training is on the job, Cs attend formalized training sessions throughout their career at Bridgespan, beginning with an extensive orientation program. As the C progresses, there are training programs that focus on developing deeper consulting skills. Bridgespan Cs also participate in training programs with Bain Cs from around the world. Bridgespan helps each Consultant build a successful career: cracking tough problems, communicating solutions with clients and teams, and collaborating across levels including with Associate Consultant and Managers. Qualifications MBA, MPP, MPA and
at least three years pre-graduate school
professional experience are required. We will also consider candidates with three years of experience in a leading strategy consulting firm. Excellent analytical skills, creativity in problem-solving, and a keen business sense demonstrated in a professional environment Ability to apply an equity lens in project analysis Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal Well-rounded interpersonal skills demonstrating the capacity to build strong senior client relationships, and facilitate joint problem solving with clients and a team Highly self-motivated Strong commitment to teamwork and willingness to proactively take on leadership roles within project teams and the firm Commitment to the social sector Consultants are required to relocate to their home office city given the apprenticeship model in our consulting work. Consultants are required to work from their home Bridgespan office at least 2 days per week. This policy is designed to offer meaningful opportunity for in-person learning, relationship building and mentorship, while also offering staff considerable flexibility. KEY APPLICATION REMINDERS In your cover letter, please share
"what motivates you to pursue a career in consulting and how Bridgespan’s mission aligns with your identity, experiences, and values." Note that a cover letter is a
required
part of your application.
Please submit your resume and cover letter in one combined PDF file.
Applications without cover letter will not be considered for this position. The application deadline is
Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 11:59pm ET . Application review
will begin on September 19 Interview invitations will be sent
no later than September 29 Case interview preparation
materials are available on the
Applicant Toolkit
page of our website. We suggest you start preparing for the case interview in advance of the interview invitations First round interviews
are scheduled for
October 9-13 via phone Final round interviews
are scheduled
for October 28-30 and they will be in person Please note:
We are unable to sponsor visas of any kind for roles based in our U.S. offices. We encourage you to apply
ONLY
to the office you are local to or willing to relocate to as we won’t accommodate offer transfers. Upcoming Recruiting Webinars (U.S. only) August 28, 2025, 5:00pm EST,
Register >> September 9, 2025, 12:00pm EST,
Register >> September 17, 2025, 8:00pm EST,
Register >> At Bridgespan, we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion because we are passionate about helping our clients achieve breakthrough results. An organization that reflects the diversity of our clients and their beneficiaries will produce deeper relationships, engagement, and insights. Bridgespan is committed to providing equal opportunities. We serve diverse organizations and are committed to non-discrimination. Bridgespan will not discriminate against any employee with respect to any term or condition of employment, including but not limited to less favorable treatment, exclusion from employment or employment opportunities (including hiring, assignment, performance assessment and promotion) on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, gender (including pregnancy), gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, expression, veteran’s status or other protected characteristics or status. We actively partner with organizations representing minority concerns and interests to build high-performing teams that mirror the communities we serve. All company sponsored programs including training, job, social and recreational activities are required to be nondiscriminatory and all human resource practices are monitored to ensure equal opportunity. Seniority level
Seniority level Associate Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Consulting Industries Non-profit Organizations Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at The Bridgespan Group by 2x Inferred from the description for this job
Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Paid maternity leave Student loan assistance Get notified when a new job is posted. Sign in to set job alerts for “Consultant” roles.
San Francisco, CA $93,000.00-$150,000.00 1 day ago San Francisco, CA $120,000.00-$130,000.00 2 weeks ago San Francisco, CA $155,000.00-$214,000.00 4 days ago San Bruno, CA $118,000.00-$170,000.00 6 days ago Foster City, CA $70.00-$80.00 19 hours ago San Francisco, CA $92,000.00-$120,000.00 2 weeks ago Associate, Business Operations and Strategy
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Redwood City, CA $137,000.00-$185,000.00 1 week ago Associate, Business Operations and Strategy
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