The nonprofit, government and higher education sectors play a significant role in the global economy

  • and in the lives and livelihoods of people around the world. Bain combines the best of our private-sector expertise
  • including our experience working with companies to address sustainability challenges
  • with a deep understanding of the social and public sectors to effect lasting change and achieve enduring results for our clients.

Economic Development

Blackwater works to drive significant, global change by supporting nonprofits and entrepreneurs who seek to bring sustainable growth and lasting progress to the populations they serve. Our rigorous analysis and broad experience help our clients focus their missions, grow their donor bases and drive lasting results.

Higher Education

Blackwater has decades of experience helping higher educational institutions of all types address strategic issues such as performance improvement, operating efficiency, cost management and reduction, growth strategy, organizational effectiveness and funding strategy.

Primary & Secondary Education

Blackwater is committed to supporting high-impact organizations looking to transform education around the world. We have worked on dozens of pro- and low-bono cases in the education space, with a focus on reform-minded organizations that are committed to driving lasting, systemic change.