Institute for Emerging Issues

Facilitates cross-sector collaboration to address statewide challenges in North Carolina through community-driven solutions

Primary audience
Community Leaders
Work area
Civic Engagement
Topic
Cross-Sector Collaboration
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About Organization

The Institute for Emerging Issues works at the intersection of policy, practice, and community engagement across North Carolina. Based in Raleigh, NC, the organization convenes diverse stakeholders to identify and address complex statewide challenges while empowering local communities to develop their own solutions. The institute emphasizes collaboration across differences and believes effective change comes from communities working on problems that directly affect them.

What They Focus On

Civic Engagement

Strengthens democratic participation by creating opportunities for citizens to engage meaningfully in addressing community challenges

Collaborative Leadership

Develops capacity for cross-sector collaboration among leaders working to solve complex statewide issues in North Carolina

Community Solutions

Empowers local communities to identify and implement their own solutions to problems that directly affect residents

How They Work

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  • 01

    Identify Issues

    Research and surface emerging challenges that require collaborative attention across North Carolina communities

  • 02

    Convene Stakeholders

    Bring together diverse leaders from public, private, and nonprofit sectors to discuss shared challenges

  • 03

    Facilitate Solutions

    Guide collaborative problem-solving processes that respect different perspectives and build consensus for action

  • 04

    Support Implementation

    Connect communities with resources and networks to implement locally-driven solutions to statewide problems

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Institute for Emerging Issues

Statewide Convenings

Brings together leaders from various sectors to identify emerging challenges and opportunities across North Carolina

Community Engagement

Supports local problem-solving by connecting communities with resources and facilitating collaborative action on shared challenges

Cross-Sector Dialogue

Creates spaces for stakeholders with different perspectives to engage constructively and find common ground on complex issues

Team & Leadership

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Contact

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Raleigh, NC