Bridgestar - An Initiative of the Bridgespan Group

• Transition to the Nonprofit Sector
• Serve as a Board Member
• Work in Key Positions
• Recruit Nonprofit Leaders

Learning Centers

Bridgestar has developed Learning Centers, or content gathered into focus areas based on roles in nonprofits, or guides and tools.

Roles in Nonprofits

Chief Operating Officer
Are you thinking of becoming a nonprofit chief operating officer (COO) and don't know what it is all about? Are you already a nonprofit COO and looking to connect with peers, learn more about the role at other organizations, or just want to keep up on the latest nonprofit thinking? This learning center brings together Bridgestar and the Bridgespan Group's content, tools, and ideas for nonprofit COOs.

Chief Financial Officer
Are you thinking of becoming a nonprofit chief financial officer (CFO) and don't know what it is all about? Are you already a nonprofit CFO and looking to connect with peers, learn more about the role at other organizations, or just want to keep up on the latest nonprofit thinking? This learning center brings together Bridgestar and the Bridgespan Group's content, tools, and ideas for nonprofit CFOs.

Careers and Recruiting

Transition from For-profit to Nonprofit
Are you employed in the for-profit or government sector and thinking of changing careers to the nonprofit sector? We have pulled together some of the best tips, tools, and thinking to get you started on your transition to the nonprofit sector.

Recruiting Nonprofit Leaders
Are you looking for best practices on hiring in the nonprofit sector? Bridgestar has pulled together some of the best tools and tips for your recruiting needs.

Nonprofit Boards

Serve on a Nonprofit Board
Are you thinking about joining a nonprofit board, or currently serve on one and are looking to recruit new board members? This area is dedicated to those who wish to learn more about nonprofit boards, serve on a board of directors, or recruit new board members to join their organization. You will find tools, resources, and helpful articles, many provided by our friends at BoardSource. You may also look for and post nonprofit board positions on our job board.

Use of Bridgestar Content

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