Partner, Head of Consulting Practice, Bridgespan Group
William Foster is a Bridgespan partner, the head of consulting, and active thought leader on philanthropy and social change.
Since joining Bridgespan in 2002, William has supported the success of some of the sector’s leading nonprofits such as Youth Villages. He has a particular focus on the diligence, structuring and supports required for philanthropic “Big Bets.” William has helped Blue Meridian and a number of individual donors to craft some of the sector’s largest gifts.
Based on his clients’ experiences, William has dedicated himself to research on the topics of philanthropic “Big Bets” and nonprofit funding models. Most recently, “10 Ways to Make a Big Bet on Social Change” was published by Stanford Social Innovation Review in May 2017.
Previously, William worked at Bain & Co. He graduated from Harvard College and the Stanford Graduate School of Business. He lives outside of Boston with his wife Rachel and their four children.
Early Childhood to Primary Education • Economic Opportunity • Education • Human Rights • Livelihoods • Living Conditions • Post-Secondary Education • Secondary Education • Women's and Girls' Education • Youth Job Skills
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