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THE PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY SOCIAL INNOVATION FUND – YEAR II ANNIVERSARY

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Our Mission

The Prince George’s County Social Innovation Fund works as a catalyst for social impact. Its mission is to build social capital and invest in new approaches to solving social challenges in Prince George’s County.

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Core Areas of Focus…• Leadership + Civic Engagement (Forty UNDER 40, plus)

• Education: The ‘2 to 6 Initiative’

• Social Entrepreneurship: Triple Bottom Line (People, Profit, and Planet)

• Advocacy and Community Investments

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The Sum is Greater Than Its Parts: Moving from Activities to Outcomes

• Engage the civic sector to be more deliberate (Apathy)

• Attract investors and funders (6%)

• Build stronger and more vibrant communities

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How?

• Priority outcomes > Alignment for Collective Impact

• Thought-leadership (blogs, briefs, Op-Ed’s, etc.): Get in the GAME…

• Strategic pilots and initiatives

• Direct Technical Assistance

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Next Steps….• Forty UNDER 40 Themes: Arts & Humanities, Business,

Education, Health and Fitness, Public Service, Science & Engineering

• Establish a common framework (goals and outcomes)

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THANK YOU!!!!!