Margaret Berger Bradley

For over 25 years, Margaret Berger Bradley has been dedicated to finding that powerful sweet spot where finance, economic development, and social purpose meet. Margaret is a seasoned advisor and strategic thinker who loves helping organizations align their capital with their mission to create meaningful, lasting change. As Principal of Ginger Root Strategy, she partners with clients—from investment firms to nonprofits and government organizations—to build the smart, inclusive strategies that lead to vibrant economic growth

A Foundation in Impact

Margaret's confidence comes from getting results in some of the most innovative corners of the industry:

• The Power of Purposeful Capital: Margaret spent eight years at Ben Franklin Technology Partners (BFTP), a nationally recognized early-stage investor. As Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, she was focused on expanding capital access. Notably, she played a key role in launching ImpactPHL Ventures, a $16 million capital consortium, demonstrating how to effectively blend private investment with a regional impact agenda.

• Scaling Opportunity: She knows what it takes for businesses to grow. Margaret previously directed the regional Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Initiative in Greater Philadelphia, giving high-potential business owners the tools and networks they needed for expansion.

• Community Investment Roots: Her foundational experience  includes more than a decade with Reinvestment Fund, a national leader in community investment, grounding her work in the practical realities of deploying capital for community benefit.

Committed to the Ecosystem 

Margaret is a founding board member and Treasurer of ImpactPHL, a ten-year old regional alliance committed to growing the impact investing ecosystem in rhe Philadelphia region.

Margaret earned her MBA from Yale University and a BA from the University of Virginia, with a Distinguished Major in Political and Social Thought.