Pathways to Partnership: How Cross-Sector Collaboration Can Increase Impact

Pathways to Partnership: How Cross-sector Collaboration Can Increase Impact is a case study of Achieve Atlanta's (AATL) cross-sector collaboration model. This study by CPRL explores AATL's work with college access, affordability, and success partners to achieve outcomes that can be challenging for one organization to accomplish alone. The study offers insights for organization leaders to consider when developing partnerships in their communities. Findings in include the importance of:

  • Alignment in mission, values, and goals
  • Collective accountability through data and continuous improvement 
  • A relationship-centered approach that builds trust to solve challenges and involves different levels of leadership to create open communication channels, foster innovation, and problem-solve.

Read the full case study to better understand Achieve Atlanta’s collaborative model and its impact on students.