596. Transforming Education Through Cross-Sector Collaborations + The Mission of Digital Promise - Jean-Claude Brizard

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We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
596. Transforming Education Through Cross-Sector Collaborations + The Mission of Digital Promise - Jean-Claude Brizard
Jan 15, 2025
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Meet Jean-Claude. He’s the President and CEO of Digital Promise, a nonprofit focused on shaping the future of learning through cross-sector collaboration🤝. He outlines his playbook for driving systemic change - emphasizing the importance of building trust, finding community "protagonists", and aligning diverse stakeholders around a shared vision. This episode offers valuable insights for education leaders, nonprofit professionals, and anyone interested in leveraging cross-sector partnerships to create equitable, systemic change. You don’t want to miss it 🎧

Episode Highlights

  • Digital Promise's Mission and Unique Approach (5:00)
  • Leveraging Technology to Transform Teaching and Learning (7:00)
  • The Importance of Cross-Sector Collaboration for Systemic Change (10:00)
  • Strategies for Building Effective Community Coalitions (16:00)
  • A Powerful Moment of Philanthropy in Jean-Claude’s Life (19:00)
  • Jean-Claude’s One Good Thing: Never negotiate your core values. (23:00)


Learn more: www.weareforgood.com/episode/596


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