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
Blue Meridian Partners
Philanthropic Fundraising Services
New York, New York 8,529 followers
Blue Meridian Partners scales solutions that increase economic & social mobility for young people & families in poverty
About us
Blue Meridian Partners is a pioneering philanthropic model for finding and funding scalable solutions to the problems that limit economic and social mobility for America’s young people and families in poverty. We know solutions exist, but even the most promising strategies cannot reach far enough, fast enough without significant resources. Hence, we bring philanthropists together to pool capital and scale solutions that target drivers of poverty from cradle to career. We operate with an investor mindset but measure success in terms of social impact. Viewing our grants as “investments,” we provide the flexible, transformative capital that visionary social sector leaders need to dream bigger and pursue long-term change. Beyond dollars, we provide critical capacity- and evidence-building support as well as strategic advice. Understanding economic mobility and racial equity are inextricably linked, we invest in strategies that work to dismantle structural inequities that have long excluded Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and other people of color from power and opportunity. We remain responsive to evolving challenges, while constantly exploring new collaborations. Ultimately, we want to transform the philanthropic marketplace and improve the life trajectories of millions of young people and families across America.
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https://www.bluemeridian.org/
External link for Blue Meridian Partners
- Industry
- Philanthropic Fundraising Services
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- New York, New York
- Type
- Nonprofit
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Primary
477 Madison Ave
Sixth Floor
New York, New York 10022, US
Employees at Blue Meridian Partners
Updates
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Place Matters aims to improve economic and social mobility in communities across America by investing in place-based partnerships, as well as the ecosystem and infrastructure needed to turn success into reality. https://bit.ly/45Wr89G
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Blue Meridian maintains five investment portfolios that seek to combat poverty in a variety of ways: 1️⃣ Nationwide Solutions 2️⃣ Place Matters 3️⃣ Justice & Mobility Fund 4️⃣ The Studio @ Blue Meridian 5️⃣ COVID-19 Response Learn more about each portfolio and the impact we're making: https://bit.ly/45YN4RF
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“We think that this could be a really powerful tool among many, to help to narrow the racial and gender wealth divides,” - Markita Morris-Louis, Esq. Investee Compass Working Capital is helping families buy their 1st home alongside Boston Housing Authority through an FSS program, which lets them put what they would have paid in increased rent into an escrow account. Learn how this "powerful tool" boosts economic mobility in Boston: https://lnkd.in/ejvqAvXR
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"Developed in partnership with MDRC, Expanding SUCCESS will increase the number of students in Maryland who are earning a postsecondary degree or credential at a Maryland community college." We're proud to support the Studio @ Blue Meridian investee MDRC and the important work underway in Maryland which will increase economic and social mobility for residents.
Today, I am excited to announce the launch of the Expanding SUCCESS initiative by the Maryland Higher Education Commission. This initiative is a significant step forward in our ongoing efforts to reduce inequities in college completion and promote economic mobility for all Maryland residents. The Expanding SUCCESS initiative will provide coaching, financial support, and community resources to support student success. By providing these vital resources, we can help more students achieve their academic goals and secure better opportunities for the future. To kick off the program, 3 community colleges will participate in the pilot program and receive $125,000 in funding. This investment will allow these institutions to actively support their students, address barriers to completion, and ultimately contribute to a more robust and diverse workforce in our state. I encourage everyone to learn more about this initiative and its potential impact on our community colleges and students. Together, we can ensure that we leave no one behind when it comes to higher education and economic advancement.
Governor Moore Announces Initiative to Promote Student Success and Economic Mobility Through Support for Community Colleges - Press Releases - News - Office of Governor Wes Moore
governor.maryland.gov
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Our investment portfolio Nationwide Solutions makes significant, long-term investments to scale evidence-based solutions nationally, so we can make an even greater impact. https://lnkd.in/gq_uEPQ Upstream USA Mark Edwards
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Blue Meridian Partners makes significant, performance-based investments to scale the most promising strategies that address key drivers of poverty and boost economic and social mobility for young people and families across America. Check out our unique approach and how it works: https://lnkd.in/ghbVVbC
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Place-based partnerships combine forces across multiple sectors, including government, community, and non-profit, to solve complex problems. Find out more about why places matter so much to our mission. https://lnkd.in/gC-PyjJE Cecilia Gutierrez
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The Place Matters portfolio benefits immensely from catalytic supports. In the past, place-based efforts often found they were limited by a lack of access to key tools and resources – things like data measurement, technology, talent recruitment and development, among others. We invest in organizations or initiatives which provide local leaders with the supports necessary to take on the complex challenges faced by their residents.. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eKZSMfGf Jim Shelton
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We are proud of the work we do! Check out some of the newest updates, articles, and videos that detail the impact and progress of Blue Meridian Partners and our investees: https://lnkd.in/gPGfGC8
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