Catalyst:Ed Expands its Innovative Capacity Building Model to Support the Field of Place-Based Partnerships
Summary
Founded in 2017, Catalyst:Ed has long supported leaders of school systems, public agencies, and education nonprofits in strengthening their organizations, by helping them access trusted expertise, resources, and hands-on assistance. "Were excited to support Catalyst:Ed and the opportunities that will unfold because of this capacity building model and network of technical assistance providers," said Frances Liu, Place Matters Portfolio Director at Blue Meridian Partners. Catalyst:Eds pioneering model leverages know-how, technology, networks, and data to match leaders and teams to expert support, so they are fully equipped to create transformational outcomes for those they serve. Blue Meridians Place Matters portfolio aims to improve economic and social mobility in communities across the US by investing in place-based partnerships as well as the ecosystem and infrastructure needed to catalyze their success. Ballmer Group is committed to improving economic mobility for children and families in the United States, funding leaders and organizations that have demonstrated the ability to reshape opportunity and reduce systemic inequities.