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.
The Bridgespan Group (“Bridgespan”) is a global nonprofit that aims to build a better world by strengthening the ability of mission-driven organizations, philanthropists, impact investors, and corporations to achieve breakthrough results in addressing society’s most important challenges and opportunities.
Founded in 2000, Bridgespan has offices in Boston, Johannesburg, Mumbai, New York, San Francisco, and Singapore. Across these six locations, we have a diverse team of staff with varied backgrounds and experience across multiple sectors. We work with social change organizations such as TaRL Africa, Tiko, and CAMFED; philanthropies and foundations such as OSF, Women First Fund, and The Ford Foundation; impact investors such as TPG’s Rise Fund, Black Ambition, and AfricInvest; and bold funding collaboratives such as TED’s Audacious Project and Co-Impact.
Bridgespan aims for a world where all people have the opportunity to flourish. Given how society works today—as manifest in systems and mindsets that have developed over time—that opportunity is not accessible to all. We are committed to equity, specifically to doing work to help ensure that race, gender, and other dimensions of identity are not determinants of life outcomes and to building an organization where the diverse set of individuals we need can thrive in pursuit of their full professional potential, and to proactively addressing the systems that help or hinder these goals. It is a commitment to both external equity work and internal inclusivity that gets Bridgespan closer to achieving its mission.
Consultants (Cs) play a key role on Bridgespan consulting teams, collaborating to address complex strategic challenges through rigorous research, analysis, and the development of recommendations that help our clients increase their impact. As core members of case teams, Consultants take ownership of significant portions of client work, independently managing workstreams, driving project plans, and contributing to the overall recommendation. Consultants are expected to apply strong analytical, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills while building effective relationships with clients and colleagues. Consultants often collaborate directly 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, working 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 would like to build on their academic and personal capabilities, and 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.
Consultants work 50-55 hours per week on average, with variations week to week in response to client needs. Travel required could be 1-2 times a month depending on projects.
While most of the learning occurs on the job, Cs attend formalized training sessions throughout their career at Bridgespan, beginning with an extensive orientation program. As the Consultants progress, they gain access to additional training focused on developing leadership consulting skills. While the learning curve is steep, Bridgespan invests in helping each Consultant build their consultant toolkit for a successful career: cracking tough problems, communicating solutions with clients and teams, and collaborating across levels including Associate Consultant and Managers.
This role is ideal for final year graduate students in MBA, MPP, MPA programs with at least three years of consecutive working experience meeting the following qualifications:
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.
To ensure your application is complete, attach a copy of your resume and a transcript one combined PDF file. Applications without a transcript attached will not be considered for this position.
We are no longer requiring a cover letter, however, we have added 2 essays questions to our application. Please ensure you allow yourself sufficient time to prepare your answers and submit your application no later than 11:59 p.m. ET on August 17th.
Please join us for an informational webinar on September 15th, 2026 at 8pm ET/5pm PT. Register here
Please note:
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.
The Bridgespan Group is a global nonprofit that strives to make the world more equitable and just. Since 2000, we have had the privilege of advising and collaborating with many of the world’s most extraordinary social change leaders including philanthropists, nonprofit and NGO leaders, and impact investors.
We are passionate about helping social change leaders find solutions to economic and social barriers that perpetuate inequities and prevent individuals, families, and communities from having access to opportunities they need to thrive. We use rigorous research to gain insights that help our clients solve problems and achieve their goals.
Our services include strategy consulting and advising, sourcing and diligence, and leadership team support. We take what we learn from this work and build on it with original research, identifying best practices and innovative ideas to share with the social sector.
