Philanthropy Has Taken a Big Interest in Narrative Change Strategies. Is It Paying Off?
Convergence Partnership’s first-of-its-kind report on funding narrative change was covered by Inside Philanthropy. “According to a recently released report, attempting to influence the narratives criss-crossing American life is a relatively new philanthropic strategy, and one that a lot of funders are eager to get in on…”
As More Foundations Seek to Influence Public Perceptions, New Approaches Abound
Convergence Partnership’s first-of-its-kind report on funding narrative change was covered in Chronicle of Philanthropy, sharing findings of the report, specific issue areas where narrative has shifted, and challenges for funders to consider as they explore this strategy for change.
2021 Unity Summit Spark Talk
Amanda Navarro, Executive Director of Convergence Partnership, presented a Spark Talk at the Change Philanthropy 2021 Unity Summit entitled: “Investing in Power Building for Racial Justice through Multifunder Collaboratives: The Convergence Partnership”.
Getting Ahead of Lead in Western New York
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo is working alongside their grassroots partners to apply a racial equity analysis and support community organizing to elevate the voices and experiences of community residents of color, and address lead in housing.
Partnership Announces New Vision to Amplify People Power for Racial Justice and Health Equity
After 14 years of work as a pioneering national funder collaborative focused on health equity, we are excited to announce the reset of the Convergence Partnership grounded in a new vision and strategic direction. We come into this new year with a renewed sense of purpose and ready to do the work needed to realize our new North Star vision of racial justice and health equity.
How a Group of Philanthropists Broke the Mold and Unlocked the Power of Collaboration
Winter 2014 edition of the National Civic Review features Judith Bell and Larry Cohen discussing the Convergence Partnership’s approach to place-based environmental and policy change, using the power of collaboration to create a “field of fields.”
Fostering Physical Activity for Children and Youth: Opportunities for a Lifetime of Health
This report outlines a range of organizational practices and public policies being considered to improve quality and quantity of physical activity among our nation’s children and youth. This document is part of a larger strategy to identify high-impact approaches that will move us closer to our vision of healthy people in healthy places.
Prevention and Public Health Fund Letter
The CEO’s of the Partnerships organizations submitted a letter of recommendations to HHS Secretary Sebelius about the Prevention and Public Health Fund.
Recipes for Change: Healthy Food in Every Community
This report examines opportunities to change the food system to benefit our physical, economic, social, and environmental health.
Leading National Foundations and Health-Care Organizations Make Unprecedented Call for Investment in Prevention
Prior to the passage of the Affordable Care Act, the Convergence Partnership released an unprecedented statement from the CEOs of member organizations to address the urgent need for prevention measures in health care reform.