Partner

Job Description

Location-Mumbai/DelhiPartner OrganizationThe Bridgespan Group is a nonprofit advisor and resource for mission-driven organizations and philanthropists. Ranked one of the best consulting firms to work for, The Bridgespan Group is tackling some of society’s most critical challenges related to scaling social impact. Working with nonprofits, foundations, impact investors, and philanthropists to provide strategy consulting and leadership development, Bridgespan strives to make the world more equitable and just. We work to build a better world by strengthening their ability to achieve breakthrough results in addressing society’s most important challenges and opportunities. Our services include Strategy consulting; Philanthropy advising; Leadership development; and sharing practical insights. Shared passion for making the world a better placeBridgespan is a mission-driven organization and a 501(c)(3) nonprofit; we share a commitment with our clients to increase their social impact and improve the lives of the disadvantaged. The Bridgespan Group is the leading nonprofit consulting organization serving ambitious nonprofit leaders, philanthropists, and impact investors in North America, Africa and Asia. We work with social change organizations such as BRAC, Landesa, and Janaagraha; philanthropies such as CIFF and the Gates Foundation; impact investors such as TPG’s Rise Fund and the Impact Investors Council of India; and bold, collaborative initiatives such as Anamaya 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. Equity is central to all that we do. Our mission to break cycles of poverty around the globe is impossible if we do not also achieve equity, and racial equity in the US, given the intersection of issues of race, gender, caste, etc. with poverty and justice. We have made a public commitment to anti-racism (statement is here), and more importantly are doing the essential work to build a team and leadership at all levels that is diverse, develop a truly inclusive culture, and integrate a focus on equity in all our client work.If you want to work with the market leader that bridges the worlds of social change leaders, game- changing philanthropists, and impact investors, then Bridgespan is the place for you. Relentless focus on impactWe collaborate with leading nonprofit organizations, networks, philanthropists, foundations, social entrepreneurs, and social sector leaders to help break the cycles of intergenerational poverty. We bridge donors and grantees, the business and social sectors, and strategy and practice in relentless pursuit of impact. We anchor our work in four fields crucial to achieving this objective: education; children, youth, and families; public health; and global development. Exceptional talent applying rigor and passion to social changeOur team of ~500 passionate professionals bring outstanding strategy, operations, field expertise, and thought leadership to our work. We currently have ~500 employees and ~50+ partners located across Boston, New York, San Francisco, India, Johannesburg and Singapore. Through active listening, discussion, and data-driven, rigorous analysis, we collaborate with leaders to create customized and practical solutions that can be measured and adapted. We are driven by impact and focus on work where we can contribute to significant social change. About Bridgespan India: Established in 2015, the India office of The Bridgespan Group helps to catalyze a stronger social sector with the goal of improving the quality of life for the most vulnerable populations. We pursue projects that are intellectually challenging and have the potential for significant social impact; our services include providing strategic advisory to social purpose organizations, cohort-based capacity building programs for NGOs (Bridgespan’s Nonprofit Development Program), anchoring sector-building initiatives such as Pay What It Takes and Community-Driven Change, and developing and sharing insights through publications (e.g., Stanford Social Innovation Review, India Development Review).We have completed advisory projects on a range of issues including education and skilling, health, livelihoods, gender, climate, and land rights. Our clients include prominent institutional philanthropies such as Azim Premji Foundation, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Tata Trusts, CSR organisations such as Axis Bank Foundation, JSW Foundation and Mahindra & Mahindra, nonprofits such as Aangan, ARMMAN and Project ECHO and ecosystem actors such as Asian Venture Philanthropy Network, Dasra and Give India. Position SummaryA Bridgespan Partner will work with organizations engaged in social development and philanthropy by helping them develop and implement new strategies, generating insights and recommendations that lead to breakthrough results, and sharing practical insights for the advancement of the social sector. Specifically, their key responsibilities would include:Roles and responsibilitiesClient Project Leadershipo Collaborate with clients and colleagues to generate insights and recommendations that lead to breakthrough resultso Demonstrate excellence and integrity across all dimensions of client work ▪ Directing needs assessments ▪ Structuring complex strategy engagements ▪ Leading client engagements ▪ Facilitating client workshops and meetingsClient Relationship Managemento Nurture and sustain trusted client relationships at the most senior levelso Activate new relationships in the social sector that align with Bridgespan’s strategy, increasing Bridgespan's networkThought leadershipo Champion thought leadership by creation of IP and knowledge building, leveraging Bridgespan’s global capabilitieso Connect and network both internally and externallyPeople leadershipo Coach and develop a diverse team while being authentico Provide mentorship, actionable feedback, and professional development opportunities to successfully achieve positive outcomes for clients and teamsFirm leadershipo Facilitate open and effective communication and dialogue within the organization to ensure a strong integrated organization, focused on a shared visiono Through active leadership internally and embodiment of our values, shape the Bridgespan of tomorrowo Selectively contribute to initiatives critical to delivering Bridgespan's global strategy and prioritiesThrough active leadership internally and the embodiment of our values, s/he helps to shape the Bridgespan of tomorrow. This is an outstanding opportunity for a passionate leader who has a proven commitment to affect social change. QualificationsAdvanced degree, which includes MBA, Masters in Public Health, and Masters in EducationAt least 12 years of professional experience overallProfessional social sector experience preferableManagement consulting experience of at least 4 years (must have experience at the Manager or above positions i.e., Principal, Associate Partner, Director, Partner, or equivalent levels) Personal Characteristics and ExperienceSuperior analytical and team leadership skills;Experience working as a trusted advisor or providing strategic advisory to CSR funders, UHNIs, family offices, philanthropies, impact investors, governments, nonprofits, and/or other social sector actors;Strong networks among CSR funders, UHNIs, institutional philanthropies, and/or nonprofits, with proven experience of business development;A belief in the importance of evidence-based decision-making;Deep expertise working with others to practically translate ideas into action; andAn inquisitive, creative mind We expect leaders at Bridgespan toGenuinely respect diversity of thought and experience;Motivate and engage others with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills;Demonstrate entrepreneurial skills of organization-building Bridgespan's ValuesImpact: We value performance and results. We set and hold ourselves accountable for high standards.Respect: We listen to and learn from our clients, funders, and one another. We value diverse perspectives and strive to incorporate them in our work.Candor: Good choices are grounded in good information. We value facts and feedback, speak our minds, and understand that hard choices and difficult tradeoffs are often necessary.Collaboration: We work as a team within Bridgespan and with our clients. We share what we know and try to align our efforts with those of others who are dedicated to achieving social impact.Passion: We are committed to making a difference through our work. We seek to understand what can be, not simply what is. *****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 caste, 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 characteristic or status.We support an inclusive workplace ensuring equitable experiences and a culture of belonging and collaboration. 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.