Community Partners

Community Partners works with social entrepreneurs, grantmakers and civic leaders to imagine possibilities, design solutions and see them through to results. Building on extensive experience working with nonprofits and funders, Community Partners helps foster, launch and sustain powerful initiatives for change. We are a solutions partner; providing expertise in best practices, a deep knowledge base in project development and management, familiarity with the civic landscape, and a commitment to advancing the public good. Across all program areas, Community Partners works toward our organizational vision: A vibrant society in which individuals and institutions use knowledge, resources, and relationships to build equitable, democratic and thriving communities. Our work includes: Fiscal Sponsorship We provide infrastructure, experienced counsel, and civic reach to help community leaders build effective programs and succeed as agents of change. Grantmaker Partnerships We use our expertise in program management, technical assistance, and training to leverage funder investment and strengthen grantees. Thought Leadership and Knowledge Sharing We generate and advance innovative ideas and perspectives that strengthen the field and serve as a springboard for a more effective civil society. Today, Community Partners works with 134 projects and initiatives, totaling 250 staff and $21.3 million in revenues. Our work spans the fields of civic engagement, arts and culture, education, economic development, health, public policy, social services and youth.