Harnessing the collective impact of philanthropy to address violence
THANK YOU
Lantern Partners for their pro bono support in helping PSPC recruit an Executive Directo
Project: Ongoing Management of Partnership for Safe and Peaceful Communities
Client: The Partnership for Safe and Peaceful Communities
Much like the benefits of intergovernmental alignment and coordination, philanthropic foundations aiming to reduce gun violence can be more effective when they harness the collective impact by aligning strategy, funding, initiatives, and outcomes. Formed in 2016, the Partnership for Safe and Peaceful Communities (PSPC) has grown to be a coalition of more than 50 funders who align their funding on a catalytic basis to urgently and sustainably reduce gun violence in the Chicago region by creating an evidence base that can spur systemic change and public sector investment. From the beginning, Civic Consulting Alliance has guided this coalition, building upon our body of Safety and Justice Platform work and our experience managing complex collaboratives to provide project management, operational, strategy development, and fundraising support. In 2022, Civic Consulting Alliance, with pro bono support from Lantern Partners, helped PSPC design a sustainable backbone staffing structure - including an inaugural Executive Director - that will drive PSPC’s impact for the next five years.