Our Partners:

Center for the Study of Brooklyn
Center for the Study of Brooklyn, based at Brooklyn College, is the first and only research center devoted exclusively to the study of public affairs and policy issues in the borough. The Center provides access to relevant data and conducts pioneering research. It is a catalyst for critical change via strategic planning and inclusive civic engagement. See www.studybrooklyn.org.

Institute for Learning Innovation
Founded in 1986, the nonprofit Institute for Learning Innovation (ILI) helps museums, libraries and other free-choice learning institutions support their visitors' quests for learning across their lifespan. Through research, evaluation, dialogue, and support, we strengthen individual and institutional capacity to create a society where free-choice learning opportunities are recognized, valued and supported. To learn more, visit www.ilinet.org.

John Shibley Consulting
John Shibley has more than 25 years of experience leading complex organizational improvement efforts in a variety of industries and settings. His work in the arts focuses on strategy and innovation, and integrates practices from system dynamics, Total Quality and organizational learning. Clients include the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, The Apollo Theatre, the Liz Lerman Dance Exchange, The Wooster Group, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, the LA Music Center, the LA Philharmonic, SFMOMA and the Irvine Foundation, and the New York City and Los Angeles school systems. 

New Knowledge Organization
www.newknowledge.org

WolfBrown
WolfBrown helps funders, nonprofit institutions and public agencies understand their potential, set priorities and fulfill their promise. At the heart of our work is the belief that every human being has a unique creative voice of intrinsic worth and that every community has a responsibility to awaken, nurture, and sustain its cultural capital. These and other core values drive everything that we do, from research and evaluation to strategic planning. The guiding philosophy of our work is engagement – engaging nonprofit leadership, their funders, and stakeholders in honest discussions about effectiveness and value, engaging audiences and visitors in deeper and more meaningful experiences, and engaging whole communities in the bold act of envisioning their future. Please visit www.wolfbrown.com

Our Supporters:

Brooklyn Community Foundation
Brooklyn Community Foundation (BCF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of people in Brooklyn through grantmaking and by encouraging local giving and community service. The first and only one of its kind in Brooklyn, the Foundation was founded in 2009 to support the borough's most effective nonprofits in five Fields of Interest: Art for All, Caring Neighbors, Community Development, Education and Youth Achievement, and Green Communities. Since 1998, operating as the Independence Community Foundation, the Foundation distributed over $70 million in grants throughout New York Metro area, more than half of which was in Brooklyn. Learn more at: www.BrooklynCommunityFoundation.org; Follow on Twitter @DoGoodBklyn.

Institute of Museum and Library Services
Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is the primary source of federal support for the nation's 123,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. The Institute's mission is to create strong libraries and museums that connect people to information and ideas. The Institute works at the national level and in coordination with state and local organizations to sustain heritage, culture, and knowledge; enhance learning and innovation; and support professional development. To learn more about the Institute, please visit www.imls.gov.

The Rockefeller Foundation
www.rockefellerfoundation.org