Lessons from StriveTogether in engaging business leaders in cross-sector initiatives
StriveTogether is a nonprofit that uses the collective impact model to work with communities to support children from cradle to career.
January 16, 2015
Each month, there is new, fascinating research emerging that provides practical insight into cross-sector collaboration. To keep our readers up to date, we compile a bimonthly briefing that captures this research, and publish it on our blog — for researchers who want to stay up-to-date on progress in the field of cross-sector collaboration and practitioners who are interested in how this research may be applicable to their work.
Mapping the Fourth Sector: Informing the Development of For-Benefit Enterprises and Their Supportive Ecosystem
Our recap of "Mapping the Fourth Sector: Informing the Development of For-Benefit Enterprises and Their Supportive Ecosystem."
January 15, 2015
Mayor’s Alliance for NYC Animals: a cohesive citywide partnership
Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals transforms NYC into a city where no dog or cat of reasonable health or temperament is killed simply because they do not have a home.
January 14, 2015
Sustainable Food Laboratory: Incubating for sustainable food production
One remarkable initiative that has emerged as a true leader in applying collaborative approaches to these issues is the Sustainable Food Lab.
January 12, 2015
Multi-state cross-sector partnership advances composite material technology
The Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation brings together cross sector partners to expand research in composite materials.
January 09, 2015
The Impacting Poverty Commission: Understanding poverty in Springfield, MO
The Impacting Poverty Commission brings together city officials, university professors, community leaders, and others to address poverty in Springfield.
January 07, 2015
Seattle looks to cross sector partnerships for revitalization of public green space
Government, industry, and non-profit organizations often share a common goal in revitalizing public green space and can bring diverse resources to the table.
January 05, 2015
A Network Mapping of Investments in Civic Tech
The expansion of civic tech has, in large part, been propelled by the willingness of private and philanthropic funders to invest in the field, build capacity, and provide expertise.
January 02, 2015
Evaluating cross-sector resources with “Where’s My Bus?”
In the winter of 2010, snowstorms in Boston resulted in adverse road conditions and traffic delays, leaving parents worried about their children riding home on public school buses.
December 29, 2014
Managing Expectations: Lessons from the Western N.C. Livestock Market
When the Asheville Livestock Market closed its doors in 2004, many local farmers faced a difficult decision: Absorb the increased cost of travel to buy and sell livestock, or give up cattle farming completely.
December 22, 2014