Blue Meridian Partners

Solutions to our country's most pressing challenges do exist. But even the most promising strategies can't reach far enough, fast enough without significant resources. At Blue Meridian, we seek to transform the philanthropic marketplace, maximizing the impact of collaborative investing to improve the life trajectories of millions of young people and families across America. By pooling resources from multiple philanthropists, we unlock significant capital—enabling us to make large, multi-year investments in strategies that increase economic and social mobility in the US. Beyond the dollars, we provide our investees with strategic advice and capacity-building support, from collaborating on their growth plans to advising on building their evidence base and identifying measures of impact. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gW4dpABC #MeetingScaleWithScale #Philanthropy

Thanks for Giving 🦃🍂 We have so much to be thankful for and are grateful for the chance to give back. The Urban League Guild, UofL Athletics, and the Urban League supplied 50 food baskets to families in need. Whether it's volunteering, donating, or simply lending a helping hand, let's make a difference in our community.

We recently teamed up with America’s Frontier Fund Foundation at Austin Community College to announce the launch of our semiconductor workforce pilot through the Opportunity Coalition. During the launch event, our co-founder & co-CEO Connor Diemand-Yauman shared how expanding ACC’s cutting-edge training program nationwide will empower individuals stuck in low-wage work to transition into high-earning careers in the booming semiconductor industry. 📸 Check out these moments from the event! #OpportunityCoalition #Semiconductors #MeritAmerica #FutureOfWork #WorkforceDevelopment

Well said Jim Wehner! We're inspired by Purpose Built Communities’ dedication to empowering community-driven leaders who are “working day in and day out with neighbors to create places where everyone can flourish.” 

Partners for Rural Impact invests in local infrastructure and social support systems to remove barriers to education for rural youth in Appalachia. They're what we consider a Catalytic Support-- an organization essential to supporting the success of place-based partnerships across the country. Learn more about the infrastructural organizations in which we invest: https://lnkd.in/eKZSMfGf

“Recently, I worked with the Council on Criminal Justice, serving on a task force examining long sentences with people of vastly different backgrounds and perspectives, from correctional leaders to judges and prosecutors. Through respectful discussion, we united on our shared belief that people can change—and should have the opportunity to do so.” - Sam Lewis, CEO, Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC) People can change and so can our cultural narratives around criminality. That is why we invest in key touchpoints along the spectrum of justice system involvement, from diversion to re-entry and beyond. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dTiiEji Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC)

Proficiency in early grades reading is a predictor of academic and future success, with studies showing that students who read at or above grade level by third grade are more likely to graduate from high school, attend college and ultimately achieve economic mobility. The Annie E. Casey Foundation reports that the average annual income of adults proficient in literacy is nearly $63,000, significantly higher than the average of almost $48,000 earned by adults who score just below proficiency. StriveTogether features national network successes including gains at Jesse Bobo Elementary and Cleveland Academy of Leadership. https://bit.ly/3CuwLkQ

Are you interested in learning how to effectively personalize supports for families and children? Join EdRedesign’s Institute for Success Planning on Tuesday, Dec. 3rd, 2-3:30pm EST as we kick off our 2024-25 Virtual Learning Series with an empowering first session, featuring: Tauheedah Jackson, Ed.M., Deputy Director, EdRedesign and Director of EdRedesign's Institute for Success Planning Lynne Sacks, Research Director, EdRedesign Celina Castro-Saelao, Director of MPN Partnerships, Mission Economic Development Agency Dive into the innovative Family Success Coach model with insights from EdRedesign's recent case study, “When Families Thrive, Children Succeed.” Discover how personalized, relationship-based support systems are reshaping communities. Key Takeaways: -Understand the Success Planning strategy. -Explore MEDA’s transformational model. -Find actionable entry points for your community. Don't miss this opportunity to learn and make a difference in your community. Secure your spot today! Register Now: https://lnkd.in/dyXFKAg9 Harvard University Harvard Graduate School of Education Mission Economic Development Agency Harvard Kennedy School Harvard Advanced Leadership Initiative Ballmer Group Oak Foundation Blue Meridian Partners The Wallace Foundation Rob Watson Julie Allen Michelle Sedaca, M.A. #EdRedesign #SuccessPlanning #FamilySuccess

We're proud to support Per Scholas and their accelerated learning programs that set people on a path for in-demand tech careers. Congratulations Chuks Amahia!

“Organizations that are able to deliver outsized impact seem to have a few things in common: a very strong and aligned leadership team; a clear and focused sense of purpose with a compelling strategy to match; an organizational commitment to learning and continuous improvement; and a strong platform from which to deliver all of this.” - Lissette Rodriguez, Managing Director, Portfolio Blue Meridian invests in promising solutions boosting economic mobility among young people and families in poverty. We conduct our own extensive research to identify strategies and maintain an active pipeline for investment. Learn more about our process: https://lnkd.in/eRd6sRja