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"backbone organization" refers to a central entity or group that supports and coordinates the efforts of different individuals or organizations working towards a common goal. It serves as the "backbone" by providing resources, leadership, and overall direction to enable collaboration and achieve collective impact.
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Partnering with local school districts and
backbone organizations such as E3 Alliance, the Challenge provided students with incentives and fun, educational activities that engage students while providing college planning information and promoting a peer culture that supports attendance improvement and academic success.
Government program officers run
the backbone organizations of Canadian democracy.
As of 2014, PUC Schools serves as
the backbone organization for the LEAD project.
Housed under the Foundation For The Carolinas, Read Charlotte is organized as
a backbone organization leading a collective impact effort across Mecklenburg County.
Though NW RISE is self - directed by the participating districts and educators, Education Northwest's role is to serve as
the backbone organization that keeps the collaborative operating, communicating, and moving forward.
Coalition for the Homeless of Houston / Harris County coordinates the city's response to homelessness, serving as «
a backbone organization» to groups that offer direct service.
Dr. Willis commended Thrive because as a «
backbone organization,» it helps build a system with multiple partners, strong communications, measurement and mutually reinforcing action.