About inspire

Solving mission-driven organizations’ toughest problems

Inspire is a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) volunteer organization that provides consulting services to non-profits. Our mission is to build a better world by helping nonprofit organizations achieve breakthrough results. We bring strategic thinking and results-oriented analysis to the leaders of organizations dedicated to making the world a better place. In serving our clients, we create meaningful professional development opportunities for our volunteers, and provide our partner firms with a vehicle for positive community engagement.

Inspire members are volunteers from industry leading management consulting organizations: Bain & Company, EY-Parthenon (Ernst & Young LLP), L.E.K., and Deloitte. While Inspire volunteers utilize the skills developed at their host organizations, Inspire is a completely independent organization. A case with Inspire is not a case with any of the Inspire host organizations.

Inspire was founded in a kitchen in the South End neighborhood of Boston by four consultants from Bain and Monitor (now part of Deloitte) in 1999. The next year Inspire was legally incorporated, and the year after that it was granted 501(c)(3) status. Since its founding, EY-Parthenon (Ernst & Young LLP) and L.E.K. have joined as host organizations. Inspire continues to grow every year, with new satellite offices opening in cities across the country. Inspire currently has over 500 volunteers and thousands more alumni, spreading across 25 offices in 11 cities nationwide.

If you are a nonprofit organization looking to work with Inspire, please reach out to us using the link below. We'll match you with a Client Development Lead to determine a mutual fit. Additionally, please see below for frequently asked questions to learn more about how you will interact with an Inspire case team, how long projects last, and other basic logistics.

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The lighthouse is the symbol of Inspire, as we hope to serve as guiding lights for our clients to help them navigate a secure path forward

Our mission

Our mission is to build a better world by helping nonprofit organizations achieve breakthrough results. We bring strategic thinking and results-oriented analysis to the leaders of organizations dedicated to making the world a better place.

Frequestly asked questions

How long do INspire cases typically last?

Inspire cases typically last 3 months. The case team will present findings in a series of formal updates over the duration of the case.

How are costs determined?

Inspire charges a low monthly fee to cover project expenses. Projects with more complex analyses may cost more due to increased expenses. Clients work with a Client Deveopment Lead to determine costs.

How is the scope of each case determined?

Prospective clients work with our Client Development Leads to decide the right focus and expected outcome of each case.

How are Inspire teams strucutred?

Team structure varies by client and project scope, but typically teams include 3+ consultants and are run by 1-2 case leaders.

What services does Inspire offer?

Inspire offers a range of services, including growth & expansion strategy, new program development, and financial modeling. For a full list of services and their descriptions, please see the services page.

are inspire cases delivered virtually or in-person?

Inspire cases can be delivered both virtually and in-person. We try to match our clients with Inspire chapters in the same city, so that there is an opportunity to deliver presentations in-person. However, Inspire case teams have experience delivering projects entirely virtually.

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