Robert Wood Johnson Foundation engages cross-sector partners to envision a “Culture of Health”
“We must tackle complex, ever-changing problems, and pursue solutions that are neither obvious nor stable."
June 27, 2014
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.
Growth & Opportunity: Elevating the Conversation on Economic Success
"True to a collective impact mentality that no one entity can create the large-scale impact that’s needed to turn around an entire economy; our cross-sector collaboration has a cockpit built for 50."
June 25, 2014
$27 million of intersector collaboration: Massachusetts’ social impact bond program
The initiative represents an unprecedented intersector collaboration of government services, public and private investments, and non-profit expertise.
June 23, 2014
Crossing the Ball: A youth soccer league’s cross-sector success
While the league is one of the best in Southern California, its achievements off the field have made it a model for cities and counties looking to re-engage their communities.
June 20, 2014
The Mindfulness of Cross-sector Leadership
We hope that the stories of our intersector leaders will inspire others and provide a roadmap that can help leaders guide their communities through complex challenges.
June 18, 2014
Cross-sector Collaboration and Community Colleges
"Collaboration across sectors has allowed us to create a technical training program at GBCC that has been a great success. We are now a partner in the economic development agenda for the region."
June 16, 2014
How a football stadium became a model for environmental sustainability
The “Go Green” initiative grew through extensive intersector collaboration into America’s premier example of sustainability in professional sports.
June 11, 2014
Sink or Swim: Cross-sector approaches to water sustainability
“The Sink or Swim work places business in an excellent position to navigate the collective action that is required to address water resource management across sectors and alongside government."
June 09, 2014
Cross-sector collaboration and global health
When it comes to health issues, the need for cross-sector collaboration has been deemed a “no brainer” by leaders such as Timothy Evans, Director of Health, Nutrition, and Population at the World Bank.
June 06, 2014
Green Seattle Partnership’s Mark Mead
"The Intersector Project brought together unformed thoughts, helping to better illustrate how the success of the GSP can be translated into a model of sustainability for all sectors of our Department."
June 04, 2014