Effective Cross-Sector Collaboration:
How to Identify and Launch Partnerships for Impact
Co-Hosts:
Association of Public Policy Analysis and Management (APPAM)
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH)
University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC)
The Aspen Institute, The Intersector Project, Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation
May 19 & 20, 2022
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Background
The United States – and the world – face a range of seemingly intractable domestic and global challenges. Perhaps more than ever before, addressing interdependent problems requires collaboration across the public, nonprofit (philanthropic, education), and private sectors. Each sector has expertise, resources, and authority. Achieving cross-sector partnership requires practical insights on when, where, why, and how cross-sectoral action can be effective. This APPAM forum will explore opportunities for designing, implementing, and measuring the outcomes of cross-sector collaboration. We aim to foster communication among researchers who advance knowledge, funders who invest in solving problems, and policymakers and practitioners who apply knowledge and resources to improve the economic and social well-being of communities, the nation, and the world.
The panelists and participants will represent diverse group of individuals from across sectors and from scholarly, philanthropic, policy, and practice communities.
Location + Format
APPAM is excited to host the first in-person Institutional Member Forum since 2019! Please join us in Chapel Hill, North Carolina for this event. There will are no virtual participation opportunities at this time. Please note the session locations before arriving:
- The Thursday evening and Friday morning events will take place on The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill campus. Link to Google Maps and addresses below.
- The Friday afternoon lunch and events will take place just a short walk away at The Carolina Inn. Link to Google Map and address below.
Registration
Registration is free but space is limited. Registration will be opening soon!
Agenda
Thursday, May 19
Evening Event
5:30 PM – 6:45 PM
Welcome Reception – Please join us for welcome drinks and hors d'oeuvres on the terrace!
Friday, May 20
Morning Events
8:00 AM – 12:15 PM
- Location: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, Global Education Center – Nelson Mandela Auditorium (Room 1015)
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Coffee & light breakfast fare
- Location: Global Education Center Atrium
8:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Badge pickup & onsite registration
- Location: Global Education Center Atrium
8:45 AM – 9:00 AM
Welcome
- Location: Global Education Center – Nelson Mandela Auditorium (Room 1015)
- Opening Remarks: Jane Wales, The Aspen Institute, Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Morning Session One: Philanthropy’s Role in Sparking Cross-Sector Collaboration: What Do We Know and What Do We Need Know?
- Location: Global Education Center – Nelson Mandela Auditorium (Room 1015)
- Moderator: Neil Britto, The Aspen Institute, The Intersector Project
- Speakers: To be announced!
10:10 AM – 11:10 AM
Morning Session Two: Leveraging Cross-Sector Collaboration: Inspiring Sectors to Cooperate
- Location: Global Education Center – Nelson Mandela Auditorium (Room 1015)
- Moderator: Daniel Gitterman, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Speakers:
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
Morning Session Three: How to Identify Opportunities for Meaningful Cross-Sector Collaboration
- Location: Global Education Center – Nelson Mandela Auditorium (Room 1015)
- Moderator: Jenni Owen, North Carolina Office of Strategic Partnerships
- Speakers:
Afternoon Events
12:15 PM – 5:15 PM
12:15 PM – 3:30 PM
Badge pickup & onsite registration
- Location: John Sprunt Hill Grand Ballroom Foyer
12:30 PM – 1:15 PM
Networking Lunch
- Location: John Sprunt Hill Grand Ballroom Foyer
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Afternoon Workshop: Round One
- Workshop 1A – Cross-Sector Collaboration: Emergent Practices in Data-Sharing, Corporate Engagement, and Social Capital
- Location: John Sprunt Hill Grand Ballroom
- Speakers:
- Workshop 1B – Aligning Systems with Communities to Advance Equity through Shared Measurement
- Location: John Sprunt Hill Grand Ballroom
- Speakers:
2:40 PM – 3:40 PM
Afternoon Workshops: Round Two
- Workshop 2A - Learning From Successful Cross-Sector Partnerships in North Carolina: Government/Philanthropy
- Location: John Sprunt Hill Grand Ballroom
- Moderator: Joy Vermillion Heinsohn, NC Office of Strategic Partnerships
- Speakers:
- Iheoma Iruka, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- More to be announced!
- Workshop 2B – Learning from Successful Cross-Sector Partnerships in North Carolina: Government/Higher Education
- Location: John Sprunt Hill Grand Ballroom
- Moderator: David Yokum, The Policy Lab at Brown University and the North Carolina Office of Strategic Partnerships
- Speakers:
3:50 PM – 4:50 PM
Afternoon Workshops: Round Three
- Afternoon Workshop 3A – Leveraging Opportunities for Inclusive Cross-Sector Collaboration
- Location: John Sprunt Hill Grand Ballroom
- Moderator: Stephanie Moller, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
- Speakers:
- Afternoon Workshop 3B – Empowering Local Cross-Sector Collaboration: Housing, Health & Environment
- Location: John Sprunt Hill Grand Ballroom
- Moderator: Eric Boyer, The University of Texas at El Paso
- Speakers:
5:00 PM – 5:15 PM
Closing Remarks
- Location: John Sprunt Hill Grand Ballroom
Travel & Lodging Details
Coming soon!
Questions? Email conferencesupport@appam.org.