Bridgestar's Nonprofit Networking
Bridgestar offers several growing online and off-line communities in an effort to foster the exchange of ideas, best practices, and networking in the nonprofit sector. These groups range from role based groups including operations and finance, to general networking, to groups designed for those who have transitioned from a for-profit to a nonprofit career. Check out some of the conversations happening in our LinkedIn groups by reading articles such as "Is a CPA Necessary for a Nonprofit CFO?" and "Has Your Organization Successfully Moved from Strategic Planning to Implementation?".
To join one of our groups on LinkedIn please join LinkedIn (free) and ensure your profile is up to date. Then simply click a link below for the group you are interested in joining. A member of our team will approve your membership request within a few days.
Current networking opportunities:
General Nonprofit
Board of Directors
Development/Fundraising
Executive Directors/CEOs
Finance/Chief Financial Officers
Human Resources
Nonprofit Managers from the Private Sector
Operations/Chief Operating Officers
General
General Nonprofit Group
All are welcome in this general group focused on networking, best practices, job seeking, and idea exchange.
Board of Directors
Board of Directors Group
This group is designed for those who sit on a nonprofit Board of Directors.
Development/Fundraising
Development/Fundraising Group
This group is designed for those serving in a Development or Fundraising role in a nonprofit organization.
Executive Director/CEO
Executive Director/CEO Group
This group is designed for those serving as the ED/CEO/President of a nonprofit organization.
Finance/CFO
Finance/CFO Group
This group is designed for those serving in a senior finance role within a nonprofit organization.
Subgroup: New York Nonprofit CFO Group
This New York CFO Group is an in-person, peer networking group for senior leaders in CFO, Controller, and similar roles in the nonprofit sector. The group is volunteer-led and meets in person. You must be a member of the Finance/CFO LinkedIn group to join and be willing to meet in person in New York.
Human Resources
Human Resources Group
This group is designed for those serving in a Human Resources role in a nonprofit organization.
Nonprofit Managers from the Private Sector
Nonprofit Managers from the Private Sector Group
This group is designed for those who have had for-profit careers and have successfully transitioned into the nonprofit sector.
Operations/COO
Operations/COO Group
This group is designed for those serving in an operations, Chief Operating Officer, or second in command role within a nonprofit organization.
Subgroup: Boston Nonprofit COO Group
The Boston Nonprofit COO Group is an in-person, peer networking group for senior leaders in COO, deputy director, and similar roles in the nonprofit sector. The group is volunteer-led and meets monthly at the Bridgespan Group's Boston office. You must be a member of the Operations/COO LinkedIn group and be willing to meet in person in Boston to join.