53% of nonprofit staff and executives surveyed used AI tools unofficially at work in the past year. Executives more than staff: 57% vs 49%.
Before you write an AI policy, ask your team what they already use. No blame, just a list.
Source: NTEN & The Bridgespan Group, 2026
Before you write an AI policy, ask your team what they already use. No blame, just a list.
Source: NTEN & The Bridgespan Group, 2026
October 30, 2026 at 1:35 PM
53% of nonprofit staff and executives surveyed used AI tools unofficially at work in the past year. Executives more than staff: 57% vs 49%.
Before you write an AI policy, ask your team what they already use. No blame, just a list.
Source: NTEN & The Bridgespan Group, 2026
Before you write an AI policy, ask your team what they already use. No blame, just a list.
Source: NTEN & The Bridgespan Group, 2026
I’ve learned there are only 4 insurance options for people losing their Providence insurance: Regence BCBS, Bridgespan, Moda and Kaiser.
October 25, 2026 at 6:11 PM
I’ve learned there are only 4 insurance options for people losing their Providence insurance: Regence BCBS, Bridgespan, Moda and Kaiser.
Join our next cohort for January 2027. Attend an upcoming Info Session on November 12/ December 4 to learn how the Benchmark works and what participation involves.
Thank you to Advisory Group member Darren Isom from Bridgespan Group.
#SustainableGrantmaking #Philanthropy #Grantmaking
Thank you to Advisory Group member Darren Isom from Bridgespan Group.
#SustainableGrantmaking #Philanthropy #Grantmaking
October 28, 2026 at 8:10 PM
Join our next cohort for January 2027. Attend an upcoming Info Session on November 12/ December 4 to learn how the Benchmark works and what participation involves.
Thank you to Advisory Group member Darren Isom from Bridgespan Group.
#SustainableGrantmaking #Philanthropy #Grantmaking
Thank you to Advisory Group member Darren Isom from Bridgespan Group.
#SustainableGrantmaking #Philanthropy #Grantmaking
"The insurance company Bridgespan says it will pay about $7.40 more per member per month in Oregon under the new regime. Kaiser Permanente and Regence BlueCross Blue Shield of Oregon both say the increase for them is more like $11 per member per month."
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Health Insurance Costs Are Already Spiking. Oregon’s New Obamacare Website Will Tack On a Bit More.
Insurers say they’ll have to pay more in per-person monthly fees to participate in Oregon’s new system than they did on the federal one. The cost—about equal to a monthly Netflix subscription—is likel...
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November 1, 2026 at 6:17 PM
"The insurance company Bridgespan says it will pay about $7.40 more per member per month in Oregon under the new regime. Kaiser Permanente and Regence BlueCross Blue Shield of Oregon both say the increase for them is more like $11 per member per month."
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Give Black App: A Digital Gatekeeper For African American Philanthropy & Institutional Capital
"A 2020 Bridgespan study found that unrestricted net assets of White-led nonprofits were 76% larger than those of Black-led nonprofits, while revenues were 24% higher."
"A 2020 Bridgespan study found that unrestricted net assets of White-led nonprofits were 76% larger than those of Black-led nonprofits, while revenues were 24% higher."
Give Black App: A Digital Gatekeeper For African American Philanthropy & Institutional Capital
African Americans have never lacked generosity, but too often that generosity has been scattered, personal, or short-term. The Give Black App seeks to change that by centralizing donations to Black…
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October 16, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Give Black App: A Digital Gatekeeper For African American Philanthropy & Institutional Capital
"A 2020 Bridgespan study found that unrestricted net assets of White-led nonprofits were 76% larger than those of Black-led nonprofits, while revenues were 24% higher."
"A 2020 Bridgespan study found that unrestricted net assets of White-led nonprofits were 76% larger than those of Black-led nonprofits, while revenues were 24% higher."
Devex highlights that philanthropy must balance analytical rigor with compassion to be truly effective. Nidhi Sahni, who was named The Bridgespan Group's managing partner, argues for , more human-centered impact rather than solely metrics-driven outcomes.
https://ow.ly/Mu6I50ZUx3c
https://ow.ly/Mu6I50ZUx3c
Nidhi Sahni: Philanthropy needs to lead with its heart, not just its head
This week Sahni was named The Bridgespan Group's managing partner. She shares her thoughts as she gets ready to start the job in January.
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October 5, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Devex highlights that philanthropy must balance analytical rigor with compassion to be truly effective. Nidhi Sahni, who was named The Bridgespan Group's managing partner, argues for , more human-centered impact rather than solely metrics-driven outcomes.
https://ow.ly/Mu6I50ZUx3c
https://ow.ly/Mu6I50ZUx3c
This week Sahni was named The Bridgespan Group's managing partner. She shares her thoughts as she gets ready to start the job in January.
Nidhi Sahni: Philanthropy needs to lead with its heart, not just its head
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October 2, 2026 at 9:42 PM
This week Sahni was named The Bridgespan Group's managing partner. She shares her thoughts as she gets ready to start the job in January.
Only 40% of nonprofit execs surveyed say their org has rules on what data can go into AI tools (NTEN + Bridgespan, 2026).
Wednesday: list your AI tools. Today: write one rule on what never goes in. Start with constituent records, HR files, and bank or card numbers.
Wednesday: list your AI tools. Today: write one rule on what never goes in. Start with constituent records, HR files, and bank or card numbers.
October 2, 2026 at 10:57 AM
Only 40% of nonprofit execs surveyed say their org has rules on what data can go into AI tools (NTEN + Bridgespan, 2026).
Wednesday: list your AI tools. Today: write one rule on what never goes in. Start with constituent records, HR files, and bank or card numbers.
Wednesday: list your AI tools. Today: write one rule on what never goes in. Start with constituent records, HR files, and bank or card numbers.
45% of nonprofit staff and executives use AI for work at least daily. Only 4% say it's fully integrated into their organization's work (NTEN and Bridgespan). A good first step: list the AI tools your team already uses, who uses them, and for what.
September 30, 2026 at 11:59 AM
45% of nonprofit staff and executives use AI for work at least daily. Only 4% say it's fully integrated into their organization's work (NTEN and Bridgespan). A good first step: list the AI tools your team already uses, who uses them, and for what.
Capital should move faster. Commitment should last longer. 2 sessions at Devex Impact House @ UNGA focused on the word slow. The Bridgespan Group focused on how slowly philanthropic capital moves while Kakenya's Dream and the School of Leadership, Afghanistan (SOLA) described work that takes time.
September 24, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Capital should move faster. Commitment should last longer. 2 sessions at Devex Impact House @ UNGA focused on the word slow. The Bridgespan Group focused on how slowly philanthropic capital moves while Kakenya's Dream and the School of Leadership, Afghanistan (SOLA) described work that takes time.
It may come from learning from a peer who has already solved the problem, and making that the first call instead of the last.
#APLYD #AthenaInfonomics #PublicSectorAI #AIForImpact #SouthSouthLearning #ResponsibleAI #Bridgespan
September 23, 2026 at 10:33 AM
It may come from learning from a peer who has already solved the problem, and making that the first call instead of the last.
#APLYD #AthenaInfonomics #PublicSectorAI #AIForImpact #SouthSouthLearning #ResponsibleAI #Bridgespan
What if the answer to your AI challenge has already been found by someone else?
At Bridgespan, Nakul Jain, Co-Founder & CEO, APLYD and Partner, Athena Infonomics, spoke about the 70% problem.
At Bridgespan, Nakul Jain, Co-Founder & CEO, APLYD and Partner, Athena Infonomics, spoke about the 70% problem.
September 23, 2026 at 10:33 AM
What if the answer to your AI challenge has already been found by someone else?
At Bridgespan, Nakul Jain, Co-Founder & CEO, APLYD and Partner, Athena Infonomics, spoke about the 70% problem.
At Bridgespan, Nakul Jain, Co-Founder & CEO, APLYD and Partner, Athena Infonomics, spoke about the 70% problem.
"The findings, released September 10, describe a sector that adopted a tool before it wrote the rules for it."
Nonprofit AI Use Is Outrunning Nonprofit AI Rules ~ @nonprofitbrief.com
www.nonprofitbrief.com/articles/non...
Nonprofit AI Use Is Outrunning Nonprofit AI Rules ~ @nonprofitbrief.com
www.nonprofitbrief.com/articles/non...
Nonprofit AI Use Is Outrunning AI Rules: New 2026 Data
New NTEN and Bridgespan data: 74% of nonprofit respondents use AI at least weekly, but executives report written AI rules at just 39% of organizations.
www.nonprofitbrief.com
September 15, 2026 at 2:47 PM
"The findings, released September 10, describe a sector that adopted a tool before it wrote the rules for it."
Nonprofit AI Use Is Outrunning Nonprofit AI Rules ~ @nonprofitbrief.com
www.nonprofitbrief.com/articles/non...
Nonprofit AI Use Is Outrunning Nonprofit AI Rules ~ @nonprofitbrief.com
www.nonprofitbrief.com/articles/non...
45% of nonprofit survey respondents use AI daily or more. 39% of orgs have written rules for it. New NTEN and Bridgespan data on the sector's governance gap:
Nonprofit AI Use Is Outrunning Nonprofit AI Rules
New NTEN and Bridgespan data: 74% of nonprofit respondents use AI at least weekly, but executives report written AI rules at just 39% of organizations.
www.nonprofitbrief.com
September 13, 2026 at 2:08 PM
45% of nonprofit survey respondents use AI daily or more. 39% of orgs have written rules for it. New NTEN and Bridgespan data on the sector's governance gap:
We're tackling some of society's most critical challenges. 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩? Bridgespan US is #hiring #Consultants. Applications are now open:
🔵 Apply by September 17 at 11:59pm ET
🔵 Based in Boston, D.C., NYC or San Francisco
🔵 We cannot sponsor visas
💡 FAQs: www.bridgespan.org/careers-at-b...
🔵 Apply by September 17 at 11:59pm ET
🔵 Based in Boston, D.C., NYC or San Francisco
🔵 We cannot sponsor visas
💡 FAQs: www.bridgespan.org/careers-at-b...
September 4, 2026 at 7:06 PM
We're tackling some of society's most critical challenges. 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩? Bridgespan US is #hiring #Consultants. Applications are now open:
🔵 Apply by September 17 at 11:59pm ET
🔵 Based in Boston, D.C., NYC or San Francisco
🔵 We cannot sponsor visas
💡 FAQs: www.bridgespan.org/careers-at-b...
🔵 Apply by September 17 at 11:59pm ET
🔵 Based in Boston, D.C., NYC or San Francisco
🔵 We cannot sponsor visas
💡 FAQs: www.bridgespan.org/careers-at-b...
📅 Join our upcoming hashtag#recruiting webinar to learn more about the role and ask any questions you may have!
⏰ September 15, 2026, 8:00pm ET
✏️ Register here: bridgespan.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
⏰ September 15, 2026, 8:00pm ET
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: The Bridgespan Group - Recruiting Webinar for Consultant candidates. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
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 colleagu...
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September 4, 2026 at 7:08 PM
📅 Join our upcoming hashtag#recruiting webinar to learn more about the role and ask any questions you may have!
⏰ September 15, 2026, 8:00pm ET
✏️ Register here: bridgespan.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
⏰ September 15, 2026, 8:00pm ET
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The veteran consultant has a unique perspective on the challenges of getting the very rich to donate more of their money, even as their fortunes grow.
David Callahan Reports: tinyurl.com/yf274b25
#Billionaires #MajorDonors #CharitableGiving #Wealth #Grantmaking #Bridgespan #GivingPledge
David Callahan Reports: tinyurl.com/yf274b25
#Billionaires #MajorDonors #CharitableGiving #Wealth #Grantmaking #Bridgespan #GivingPledge
“It Doesn’t Take Very Much Friction.” Bridgespan’s Jeff Bradach on Why the Wealthy Don’t Give More
The veteran consultant has a unique perspective on the challenges of getting the very rich to donate more of their money, even as their fortunes grow.
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September 2, 2026 at 4:01 PM
The veteran consultant has a unique perspective on the challenges of getting the very rich to donate more of their money, even as their fortunes grow.
David Callahan Reports: tinyurl.com/yf274b25
#Billionaires #MajorDonors #CharitableGiving #Wealth #Grantmaking #Bridgespan #GivingPledge
David Callahan Reports: tinyurl.com/yf274b25
#Billionaires #MajorDonors #CharitableGiving #Wealth #Grantmaking #Bridgespan #GivingPledge
Every strategy needs to be adaptive. Circumstances change.
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www.bridgespan.org/insights/mak...
Make Your Organization More Resilient with Adaptive Strategic Planning
The Bridgespan Group's services include strategy consulting and advising, sourcing and diligence, and leadership team support. We take what we learn from this work, identify best practices and innovat...
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August 23, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Every strategy needs to be adaptive. Circumstances change.
www.bridgespan.org/insights/mak...
www.bridgespan.org/insights/mak...
Highlights from 3 Nonprofit Events nonprofitlawblog.com/highlights-f... - CalNonprofits, California Lawyers Association, Independent Sector, NTEN, The Bridgespan Group #nonprofits #advocacy #threats #AI
Highlights from 3 Nonprofit Events
I had the opportunity to attend 3 separate online events this past week hosted respectively by CalNonprofits; the California Lawyers Association Nonprofit Organizations Committee; and Independent S…
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August 23, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Highlights from 3 Nonprofit Events nonprofitlawblog.com/highlights-f... - CalNonprofits, California Lawyers Association, Independent Sector, NTEN, The Bridgespan Group #nonprofits #advocacy #threats #AI
Before you start building your 2025 funding strategy do this first: benchmark your nonprofit peers.
Ali Kelley and Katrina Frei-Herrmann, of The Bridgespan Group, share how to benchmarking can give you nonprofits a leg up when planning.
Ali Kelley and Katrina Frei-Herrmann, of The Bridgespan Group, share how to benchmarking can give you nonprofits a leg up when planning.
Learning from peers to refine your nonprofit funding strategy
Candid insights | Follow these three steps to refine your nonprofit funding strategy--by benchmarking your organization’s revenue mix against your peers and applying what you’ve learned to achieve eve...
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January 30, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Before you start building your 2025 funding strategy do this first: benchmark your nonprofit peers.
Ali Kelley and Katrina Frei-Herrmann, of The Bridgespan Group, share how to benchmarking can give you nonprofits a leg up when planning.
Ali Kelley and Katrina Frei-Herrmann, of The Bridgespan Group, share how to benchmarking can give you nonprofits a leg up when planning.
And I found a replacement link for the interview! www.bridgespan.org/insights/rog...
Roger Martin's Unconventional Wisdom
We share four pearls of unconventional wisdom excerpted from Rotman School of Management Professor Emeritus Roger Martin’s 2015 conversation with Jeff Bradach, Bridgespan’s managing direct...
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November 5, 2024 at 6:10 PM
And I found a replacement link for the interview! www.bridgespan.org/insights/rog...
Absolutely: The Bridgespan Group (who advise philanthropist s on donations) report that those with wealth above $US500 million donate an average of 1.2-1.3% income annually to charity…… that’s quite a favorable “tax” rate.
February 25, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Absolutely: The Bridgespan Group (who advise philanthropist s on donations) report that those with wealth above $US500 million donate an average of 1.2-1.3% income annually to charity…… that’s quite a favorable “tax” rate.
These days, with institutions and organizations under threat, it's also increasingly important for boards to "actively and creatively deploy their networks, reputations, and skills to create and engage in promising opportunities, secure funding, and strengthen credibility."
From Functional to Extraordinary: How Strong Boards Drive Success
The Bridgespan Group's services include strategy consulting and advising, sourcing and diligence, and leadership team support. We take what we learn from this work, identify best practices and innovat...
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February 14, 2026 at 9:22 PM
These days, with institutions and organizations under threat, it's also increasingly important for boards to "actively and creatively deploy their networks, reputations, and skills to create and engage in promising opportunities, secure funding, and strengthen credibility."