National Partners
Jobs for the Future and the Council on Foundations play crucial roles in implementing the strategy of the National Fund for Workforce Solutions.
Jobs for the Future is the Implementation Partner of the National Fund for Workforce Solutions. Its responsibilities include the following:
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Provide fiscal and grant management: JFF manages the pooled grant funds for the Fund. It provides grants management and administration, including the oversight of grant distributions, grant compliance and internal control issues. It monitors grants and provides ongoing grant reporting.
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Manage the site selection process: JFF works with the funders to design a site selection proces. It solicits applications, screens initial submissions, and develops recommendations for Investor Committee review. Once the Investor Committee has selected the sites, JFF will negotiate details of site participation in the Fund program.
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Coordinate site support, peer learning, and technical assistance consultants: JFF coordinates technical assistance for all sites. This includes diagnosing key issues and providing dedicated, tailored support, with a primary focus on capacity improvement. Technical assistance to the sites is provided through expert consultation, peer learning meetings, and e-learning.
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Manage research and evaluation: JFF works with the funders and external consultants to oversee the national evaluation of the initiative and to manage the implementation of its research, documentation, and policy advocacy strategies.
The Council on Foundations is the Leadership Partner for the National Fund for Workforce Solutions. Its responsibilities include the following:
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Provide national attention to the urgent need for foundations to support effective preparation of America’s workforce through the Fund: COF will create new opportunities for foundation leaders to discuss the role of philanthropy in workforce investment at Council-sponsored meetings and events. It schedules workforce planning sessions, roundtables, “investor discussions,” and plenary sessions. It also helps foundations access lessons and best practices; develops suggestions for program requirements and evaluations; and considers public policy impacts and system-reform issues.
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Support a Corporate Grantmakers Advisory Board: COF works with the Investors to define the Board’s mission and recruit members to support the activities of the Corporate Grantmakers Advisory Board. It provides strategic insights on programs and ideas to the National Fund for Workforce Solutions Investor Committee and offers suggestions on program requirements, program evaluations, public policy impacts, system reform issues, and communications.
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Provide input and advice to the Investor Committee: Participate in meetings to offer expert advice and counsel.
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Provide support for the fundraising activities: Assist in identifying new investors.
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