Cross-Sector Expertise
Complex challenges require a broad set of tools. We leverage strategies from the private, public, and social sectors to bring new approaches to the most intractable challenges.
Program
Our program model draws on the most innovative practices from across sectors, and is designed to help cities and counties gain traction on their biggest challenges.
We develop each project by working closely with our government partners to create a fellowship that is based on the community’s unique needs. We recruit experienced leaders for each project, and we provide year-round coaching and support to help ensure that fellows achieve their highest potential for impact.
What We Bring
Community Voice
The best ideas often come from engaging those who will benefit most from a project’s impact. Our human-centered design process ensures that civic engagement is at the heart of every project.
Equity Perspective
We work to include considerations of racial equity in every project to help our partners advance policies that serve all people as equally and fairly as possible.
Network Building
Our fellows build partnerships between different departments and levels of government, as well as partners in the private and social sectors.
Sustained Impact
To make substantive improvements to government programs, our fellows help design long-term action plans and create change in organizational culture that establish sustained improvements.
Experienced Talent
Our fellows, distinguished by their ingenuity and determination, average 20 years of leadership experience, and come prepared to leverage their expertise in helping government work better.
Shared Insights
We’re a continuously learning organization, and as we study what works, we’re committed to surfacing and sharing the learnings of our fellows and government partners to inspire civic leaders around the country.