Giving Forum Summer 2012

Source: Minnesota Council on Foundations 07/26/2012

Accomplishing More by Working Together

This issue of Giving Forum focuses on collaboration and collective impact.

When and how should we use these methods of working together to jointly attack our toughest social problems? And when do they simply require more effort and resources than the desired results merit? While conflicting opinions abound, consensus is growing about the benefits of collaboration. To create fundamental systems change, alliances are powerful. With time and effort, they can really move the needle on entrenched, complex challenges.

Download (PDF) this complete issue of Giving Forum. Or read the articles online.

• Lead Story: Accomplishing More by Working Together
• Commentary: Where the Action Is: Collaborations That Get Results
• Giving Trends: Leveraging Data for Successful Collaborations
• Resources

• Voices
  • Building a Shared System for Better Service and Assessment
  • Allianz Life Partners with BestPrep and Junior Achievement
  • Native Foundations Work Together to Maximize Challenge Results
  • Invisible Funding Stream Improves Early Education Enrollment
  • Creating One Table to Connect People, Places and Prosperity
  • Working Together in the St. Paul Public Schools
  • Start Early Funders Coalition Influences Policy
  • ArtsLab Participants Learn from Experts and Each Other

• Giving Stories
  • Collaboration Champions Good Oral Health for Children
  • Partnering for Better Accountability and Increased Capacity

Thanks to our sponsors, Medtronic Foundation and The McKnight Foundation