Fort Worth received their ninth win for Best Overall Program at the recent Sister Cities International Annual Conference in Aurora, Colorado. The awards competition, which was open to over 500 sister city programs nationwide, recognizes the accomplishments of outstanding sister city programs that are promoting peace through mutual respect, understanding and cooperation. Project Partners has proudly served as Fort Worth Sister Cities’ partner for good since 2008.
More than $1.8 million raised during work with the Plano ISD Education Foundation
Project Partners concluded a four-year assignment with the Plano ISD Education Foundation, providing grant writing and grant program management. The partnership provided continuity through three Executive Director transitions and assured investments of more than $800,000 to the students and staff of Plano ISD, not counting a million dollar Toyota grant and several other multi-year grants. We also focused very successfully on prospecting for new relationships and funding opportunities. Funds raised supported STEM initiatives, AVID programs, grants to educators, an outdoor science camp, family literacy, teacher externships, and more. The Plano ISD Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to help all students in the Plano Independent School District achieve their full potential by providing financial support to educators and academic programs. Their board and Executive Director, Kristin Alexander, do a super job.
HEB ISD Education Foundation Consulting and Project Management
HEB ISD Education Foundation has renewed our partnership for comprehensive consulting and project management. This will be our eighth year of work providing strategic guidance, community relations, event management, fundraising, program development, and board and volunteer engagement. We love this foundation, led by Board Chair, Mayor Jim Griffin, and the incredible HEB ISD we serve, led by Superintendent Steve Chapman. What a privilege!
Leadership ISD CollaborACTION Summit
Project Partners is proud to sponsor and attend the upcoming Leadership ISD CollaborACTION Summit. Leadership ISD advances educational excellence and equity by informing and connecting leaders to shape policy, lead strategically, and champion change.
2017 Pilot of the Strategic Pathways to Student Success
The Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce and Fort Worth ISD are teaming to support Project Partners’ work to develop the summary report of the results of the 2017 Pilot of the Strategic Pathways to Student Success (SPSS) project. SPSS is a collaborative community program designed to enhance student college and career success and has been developed by a wide base of additional stakeholders including TCC, UTA, Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County, Texas Wesleyan, the Education Service Center, and many others. Project Partners has served as consultant and project manager, providing consistency and results.