Introducing the IPP with Insights from John McDonnell

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. KeywordsSt. Louis, economic mobility, inclusive prosperity, community collaboration, James S. McDonnell Foundation, regional development, shared metrics, social impact, leadership, economic growth Key TopicsInclusive Prosperity Partnership (IPP)Regional collaboration and shared metricsLeadership and teamwork in economic developmentCommunity engagement and inclusivity in growth strategies GuestJohn McDonnell Chapters00:00 Introduction01:59 Foundation's Shift in Focus05:04 Economic Development vs. Charity06:32 Teamwork and Community Engagement08:46 Importance of Metrics and Accountability09:31 Inclusivity: A New Vision for St. Louis15:29 Empowering Voices: The Role of Collaboration15:29 Learning from Experience: Leadership Insights18:18 A Hopeful Future: Building a Thriving St. Louis22:53 The Power of Collective Efforts ·       Inclusive Prosperity Partnership (IPP)·       James S. McDonnell Foundation