JSMF President and CEO Dr. Jason Q. Purnell talks with JSMF Vice Chair and former Chair John McDonnell about the Foundation’s decision to shift its mission to focus solely on St. Louis.

They also discuss JSMF’s largest St. Louis investment to date, the Inclusive Prosperity Partnership (IPP). The IPP is a 10-year, $161M initiative that supports the collaboration needed to co-design solutions that will unlock economic opportunity for more St. Louis residents and provide substantial financial support to make those solutions a reality.

Keywords

St. Louis, economic mobility, inclusive prosperity, community collaboration, James S. McDonnell Foundation, regional development, shared metrics, social impact, leadership, economic growth

Key Topics

Inclusive Prosperity Partnership (IPP)

Regional collaboration and shared metrics

Leadership and teamwork in economic development

Community engagement and inclusivity in growth strategies

Guest

John McDonnell

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:59 Foundation's Shift in Focus

05:04 Economic Development vs. Charity

06:32 Teamwork and Community Engagement

08:46 Importance of Metrics and Accountability

09:31 Inclusivity: A New Vision for St. Louis

15:29 Empowering Voices: The Role of Collaboration

15:29 Learning from Experience: Leadership Insights

18:18 A Hopeful Future: Building a Thriving St. Louis

22:53 The Power of Collective Efforts

·       Inclusive Prosperity Partnership (IPP)

·       James S. McDonnell Foundation