Chris Addy

Chris Addy is a partner in Bridgespan’s Boston office. Chris has advised funders, especially high net worth individuals or couples, to identify, design, and execute on big bets, large philanthropic investments in organizations focused on eliminating inequities. His work has included helping donors get clear on their values and beliefs, identifying areas of interest and desired results, developing strategies, sourcing grantees, conducting due diligence, and structuring investments. Specific content has included early childhood development, youth development, community health, medical research, veterans, and the environment. His early childhood work has spanned pre-natal to kindergarten entry including work on scaling evidence-based interventions, leveraging social impact bonds, and reducing childhood obesity. He has also worked on strategic planning and capacity building for operating nonprofits in these same fields and often in conjunction with funders. Chris has significant experience speaking on organizational effectiveness and performance measurement. Read more…