Anchor Collaboratives can take many forms, but generally consist of a place-based network of anchor institutions that utilize an anchor mission framework in partnership with the community in order to advance economic and racial equity through increased economic opportunity, equitable economic development, and community wealth building.
Activating place-based partnerships for equitable economic development: A playbook for anchor collaboratives
The playbook draws from experiences of anchor collaboratives nationwide, highlighting their collective power and potential. It provides a framework for partnership and action, centered on core anchor mission strategies and the key success factors that need to be present for an impactful and sustainable partnership.
HAN Anchor Collaborative Initiative Group
HAN coordinates an Anchor Collaborative Initiative Group composed of HAN health system members and their local anchor collaborative to help accelerate their strategies through strategic support and deployment of HAN resources—and capture knowledge and lessons learned to inform the broader HAN network about how healthcare institutions can effectively engage in place-based partnerships. The work of these collaboratives in the Initiative Group are referenced throughout the playbook for anchor collaboratives.