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 rarely spark transformation. Real... 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,... In a recent episode of North Fulton Business Radio (Episode 872), host John Ray sat down with Deb Page, President and CEO of The Institute for Performance Improvement, to explore a powerful and timely topic: how organizations can improve performance in the face of... In June 2021, Forbes noted the need for employees in middle-skill jobs, which typically require more than high school, but less than four years of college. These jobs are typically in demand, and preparation or certification program tuition is affordable. Around the... 