Fred Blackwell

The San Francisco Foundation addresses community needs by supporting ideas and strengthening existing nonprofit organizations that lack sufficient resources or infrastructure. As a regional community foundation serving San Francisco, Marin, Alameda, Contra Costa, and San Mateo Counties, it focus on the areas of arts and culture, community development, community health, education, and the environment. The company was founded in 1948 by Daniel Koshland and headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Independent Sector provides social advocacy services. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The Bridgespan Group provides management strategies and tools. Its services include consulting to nonprofits and philanthropists, leadership development support, and developing and sharing insights. The company was founded by Thomas J. Tierney and Jeffrey L. Bradach and is headquartered in Boston, MA.