3 ways to bolster collaboration between federal, state and local government Partnerships across levels of government are critical to responding to national emergencies. We’re sharing three strategies from previous successful partnerships to demonstrate how federal agencies can promote effective intergovernmental collaboration. Read More
Why federal-state partnerships are key to addressing California’s natural disasters and emergencies As California’s climate and environmental crises continue to intensify, increased coordination between federal and state agencies will be essential. To help the state better address these critical issues, we offer key recommendations for bolstering collaboration across agencies, between levels of government, and with organizations in both the private and nonprofit sectors. Read More
Collaboration in action: How federal agencies work with local communities to create better health equity The Health and Equity Collaborative, an initiative from the Department of Health and Human Services, meets regularly to create more equitable health policies, programs and practices in the western region. Commander Matthew C. Johns, the region’s health administrator, shares three lessons from the collaborative’s work that agencies can use to improve health equity and support underserved communities. Read More
Building state-federal partnerships in California during COVID-19 To respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, California has emphasized intergovernmental collaboration with the new California Federal Partners for COVID-19 task force. In just a few months, the group has helped build and strengthen communication and coordination between local, state and federal government leaders in the state. Read More
Three tips to help you collaborate across agencies and sectors Dave Smith, partner and CEO of X Sector Labs, offers recommendations to help organizations form partnerships across sectors and agencies. Successful collaboration is key to any organization achieving its mission and serving its communities. Read More
Teleworking 9 to 5: Tips for working from home Agencies are increasingly asking their employees to work remotely in response to COVID-19, but many are not used to working from home on a regular basis. Discover three guidelines for teleworking to help you remain effective. Read More
One lesson from the 2018 Sammies winners Collaboration was a common theme among the 2018 Service to America Medals winners. Margaret Moeser from the Justice Department and Karen Dodge from the Federal Trade Commission teamed up to stop criminals from using Western Union’s money-transfer services to defraud consumers. Read More
