Data as a decision-making tool for change
Spark Policy Institute's new toolkit provides advice for social innovators on where to turn for data and how to evaluate and present their results.
October 26, 2015
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ARSP releases 10th anniversary issue exploring and celebrating cross-sector collaboration
With sections devoted to pedagogy, praxis, and publications, the 10th issue of ARSP will appeal to cross-sector researchers and practitioners alike.
October 23, 2015
The Evolution of Collaboration
By Frank Weil, Chairman of The Intersector Project Recently I did a piece about The Hotdog Story (click here to read), which prompted a lot of interesting feedback. The bulk of the comments made the point that our species is hardwired to fear strangers, implying that the
October 16, 2015
Five takeaways from the ICMA Annual Conference
Cross-sector collaboration is an increasingly embraced topic by local government and is seen as essential to the future of public service in the United States.
October 02, 2015
Research roundup: takeaways for cross-sector practitioners
We’re dedicated to bridging the research-practice divide by providing cross-sector practitioners with resources that focus on actionable insights.
September 25, 2015
The New Science of Evaluating Collective Impact
Srik Gopal of FSG tackles the question: How in the world do we evaluate collective impact? "It requires a change in how one views the role and nature of evaluations."
September 22, 2015
How a closer connection between practice and research can advance cross-sector collaboration
What can the industry of organizations seeking to advance cross-sector collaboration in the United States do to support communal knowledge on the topic?
September 21, 2015
Why do cross-sector practitioners need fellowship?
Alison Gold, Manager of Leadership Education at the Presidio Institute, discusses the unique experience of the Cross Sector Leadership Fellows program.
August 25, 2015
Calling cross-sector leaders for the fellowship of a lifetime
The Presidio Cross Sector Leadership Fellows program works to develop leaders who can collaborate across business, government, and non-profit sectors to drive change.
August 24, 2015
Foundations of Collaborative Governance: a new online course at PSU to improve collective decision-making
Many people participate in collaborative processes without understanding what constitutes true collaboration — a new online course is trying to change that.
August 19, 2015