University Economic Development Association Annual Summit Recap
There were plenty of great sessions at this year’s annual summit, and we’re honored that Principal Andy Coe was included as one of the presenters. His session, “The Power of Community Partnerships in Funding Workforce Development Initiatives,” had an excellent turnout, and attendees really engaged with the content, sharing their key takeaways from the presentation […]
Promise Initiatives: Investing in a Long-Term Competitive Advantage
This article was originally written for and published in the International Economic Development Council’s “ED Now” newsletter. We are excited to make it available to non-IEDC members here for the first time. There were 5.8 million job openings across the United States at the end of April, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.[1] That matches the […]
10 Tips for Effective Community Partnerships
This article was originally written for and published in the International Economic Development Council’s “ED Now” newsletter. We are excited to make it available to non-IEDC members here for the first time. Economic development organizations are increasingly joining forces with like-minded organizations to tackle complex economic issues. Nurturing collaboration with community partners helps stimulate job creation, boost […]
Special Events as Part of a Fundraising Plan: What’s Their True Purpose?
Tips for Using Special Events to Reach Your Funding Goals Special events are often a part of a nonprofit development plan. However, the true purpose of a special event can easily get lost in the flurry of planning activity, and the results usually don’t outweigh the effort. When discussing special events with our clients and […]
Transitioning To Success
A few weeks ago I was fortunate to attend the Alliance for Children & Families Senior Leadership Conference in Savannah, GA. It was my first time attending, and I was humbled to learn about the Alliance and the impressive work they do, along with each of their member agencies. As much fun as the networking events were, […]