In times of government transition, there is always a surge of interest in creating strategic, intentional partnerships between the philanthropic community and the federal government. Early childhood philanthropy has played many roles in supporting government at all levels. In February 2020, ECFC hosted a discussion with SWB Strategic Solutions and Freedman Consulting LLC strategies for working with government. Drawing from Value-Added Strategies for Philanthropy: Partnering with a New Administration Framework, our discussion focused on strategies for leverage, expertise, talent, and engagement with government partners.
This Framework was initiall introduced on a January 7, 2021 virtual Funders Briefing on How Philanthropy Can Support the New Administration co-hosted by the framework authors.
Related Resources:
- Building the Advocacy Infrastructure to Win Equity Victories for Children and Families (2021) by Sara Watson and Kimberly Perry, Capita
- A transformative moment for philanthropy (May 21, 2020) McKinsey & Company 5 practices to build on in COVID-19 recover including supporting the public sector.
- A Philanthropist’s Guide to Working with Government and Local Communities, Bridgespan (compilation of examples and resources)
- Preparing for Change: How Nonprofits Can Shape Policy By Engaging Transition Teams (2020) Bolder Advocacy
- Philanthropy’s SuperPowers of Convening (2019), The Center for Effective Philanthropy