Introduction: AI Adoption Has Accelerated. Outcomes Lag Behind. Since 2024, the adoption of Artificial Intelligence across public, nonprofit, and place-based organizations has accelerated at a pace few anticipated. Economic Development Organizations, community... Introduction Economic Development Organizations (EDOs) and Community Foundations (CFs) are increasingly asked to convene multi-sector coalitions to address complex, interdependent challenges—workforce development, affordable housing, broadband access, climate... Introduction Community foundations sit at the heart of civic life. They connect donors with causes, mobilize resources, and convene partners to tackle complex social issues. In 2023 alone, community foundations collectively managed $152 billion in assets and... Introduction: The Universal Challenge of Collaboration From revitalizing a downtown corridor to improving regional health outcomes, collaborative coalitions and sector partnerships are the engines behind some of the most impactful change initiatives today. Whether led... In today’s fast-moving, high-stakes work environments, too many meetings sound like this: “Here’s our latest update…” “Let’s review what we said we’d do…” “We’re still working on…” These conversations aren’t necessarily bad—but they... Executive Summary This white paper draws on the findings of the International Economic Development Council’s 2022 report, Effective Economic Development Roles in Workforce Partnerships. It highlights the strategies and successes of five communities: Greater Memphis,... 