Philanthropy as an Anchor in Economic Mobility: Convening Cross-Sector Partnerships for Transformational Change

Date: Thursday, May 22

Time: 1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. (AICP-CM: 1)

Holiday Ballroom 1

Speakers:
  • Monica Allen, Assistant City Manager, Charlotte, NC
  • Leonard Brock, VP for Learning and Impact, CF Leads
  • Tonya Jameson, Director of Civic Engagement, Leading on Opportunity

  • Steve Justus, Town Board of Commissions, Davidson, NC

This session will explore how philanthropic organizations, particularly community foundations, can serve as anchor institutions to advance economic mobility and opportunity by fostering cross-sector partnerships. In an era where complex social and economic challenges demand coordinated responses, community foundations are uniquely positioned to convene diverse leaders from government, nonprofit, corporate, and community sectors. Sharing examples from the field, participants will gain insights into addressing common challenges, such as measuring impact, shifting narratives, and navigating the politicized landscape that can hinder collaborative efforts.
This session is eligible for Certification Maintenance credits with the American Institute of Certified Planners. If you are an AICP member and attend the session in full, you can add credits to your CM log by searching for the “National Economic Mobility and Opportunity Conference 2025” in the CM Search menu and selecting specific sessions from those associated with the event.