The Planning Group for the UN75 Global Governance Forum hired Partnerships for Social Change to develop an event to honor the principles of the UN Founding Charter on its 75th Anniversary and reignite the UN in a new era of technology and cooperation.  The Innovation in Partnerships©️ methodology developed by Maureen Connolly, President, Partnerships for Social Change, Inc.  has been used to develop and advance new multi-stakeholder partnerships to address global challenges and advance solutions in peace, sustainable development, human rights and climate.  Our outcome report  The Roadmap to the Future We Want, the UN We Need was presented to UN Leadership during the UN75 Global Governance Forum.

One Earth Future Foundation was looking to develop a global events department to deliver high-impact programs and forums, which would inform initiatives to improve systems that prevent armed conflict.  Responsibilities included: recruitment and briefing of high-level global leaders as forum participants and development of program content to align with long-term outcomes.  Forums included:  Path to Peace, Somalia Sustainable Energy Forum, and Innovations in Partnerships, a series focused on the intersection of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and One Earth Future programs.  Each forum convenes working groups and speakers leading to on-going initiatives, policy, collaboration, and capacity building.

Newman’s Own Foundation has asked us to leverage an exhibit at the Library of Congress into a series of events and programs to empower change through the portal of the Civil Rights Act on college campuses and universities.  We turn vision into reality through in-depth program development with stakeholders and concept to completion event planning and implementation.

The urban design plan “IQuilt” in Hartford, CT, had us create a festival to celebrate cultural transformation through urban design. Envisionfest Hartford presented the potential and promise of the design plans underway to develop enthusiasm and a collaborative spirit around changes.  Each festival component programmed the connections in the city for walking, culture and innovation.

At United Technologies Corporation we developed a corporate responsibility plan that wove the individual strands of leadership, business, and community into an integrated vision, blending the goals and outcomes with extended impact for multiple stakeholders.   In-depth interviews and understanding the economic and political landscape of UTC in various countries helped us develop a comprehensive plan and programs for the  sustainable cities initiative.

Our development of the Love Wins Symposium for the Ana Grace Project honored the life of Ana Grace Marquez Greene and other victims of the Sandy Hook tragedy, while beginning an initiative to build compassionate communities.  From this initial event we are  now developing  a strategic plan and organization for on-going social change programs reaching multiple levels of community.

The Empowering Change initiative, honoring The Civil Rights Act 50th Anniversary, at the University of Hartford will serve as a launch for understanding a university’s capacity to instigate change in ways that can improve our society.  The week-long event is designed to initiate on-going academic and legacy programs and relationships to broaden the impact of the university.  

United Technologies

March 2008: Conceptualized and developed a community relations program for new CEO with event ideas, employee engagement, and communications strategy to support new initiatives.

Hartford Public Library
Creative development for “Hartford in Harmony,” featuring events and public celebrations for the newly renovated Hartford Public Library. Connecting community and knowledge and ideas.

CT Independent Colleges and Universities
25th Anniversary celebration planning for University Presidents, Trustees and guests. Building on the theme of “The Bridge to Our Future” for CT Independent Colleges and Universities.

Governor’s Economic Summit
Focus on jobs and the economy. Designed event for global economists and State of Connecticut leaders to discuss talent and workforce development.

New England Governors and Canadian Premiers
Workforce Development Conference. Developed two- day conference with panel discussions, speakers and hospitality for policy and thought leaders from New England and Canada.

Op Sail 2000 CT, New London Harbor, CT
Connecticut’s millennium event showcased the state and hosted 40 tall ships from around the world with four festivals, protocol events and event logistics.

America’s Promise to our Future
Worked with Colin Powell and Elizabeth Dole to develop a program for volunteerism with General Mills and the Points of Light Foundation. 

Presidential Debate, Hartford, CT
Operations and logistics manager for the Presidential Debate between President Bill Clinton and Senator Bob Dole. Developed comprehensive operations plan with responsibility for media logistics, spin alley and Debate Hall site preparation.

Special Olympics World Games, New Haven, CT
Responsible for Ellis Island torch arrival, opening events at the United Nations, Secret Service liaison for President Clinton. Produced three major festivals and sponsor expo.

50th Anniversary of the United Nations
Friends of the United Nations, Event Consultant. Worked with United Nations staff and outside volunteers to develop event highlights and activities to showcasing and celebrating United Nations activities around the globe.

Non-Profit

• One Earth Future Foundation

• Newman’s Own Foundation

• Ana Grace Project, Sandy Hook

• Klingberg Family Centers

• Community Health Centers

• Boundless Playgrounds

• Special Olympics World Games

• United Way of CT

Government

• President’s Summit for America’s Future

• America’s Promise to our Future

• Presidential Debate (Clinton/Dole)

• Workforce Development Conference

• Library of Congress, World of Words

• Governor’s Arts and Tourism Awards

• State of CT Office of Economic Development

• Metro Hartford Alliance

Corporate

• United Technologies Corporation

• Travelers

• Otis Elevator

• Pratt and Whitney

• ING

• Hartford Courant

Education & Institutional

• Connecticut Academy for Education

• Hopkins School

• Northfield University

• Dartmouth College

• Yale/Greater New Haven Site Selector Tour

• University of Hartford

• CT Conference of Independent Colleges