Amplify rural brilliance
HOW WE AMPLIFYConnecting community across rural America
Connection is at the heart of this work. We bring rural leaders and allies together through national convenings, communities of practice, and affinity groups designed to surface what is working, deepen relationships, and strengthen place-based partnerships across rural America.
ANNUAL CONVENINGThe Rural Summit for Cradle to Career Success
Our annual national convening brings together educators, community leaders, workforce professionals, and philanthropic allies to exchange proven strategies, spark collaborations, and drive meaningful change for rural young people.
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OUR APPROACHThe power of place-based partnerships
At the heart of our work is our place-based partnership structure which helps bring together local leaders, partners and organizations to design solutions rooted in each community’s knowledge and priorities. Partners for Rural Impact lifts up these bright spots across the country.
Where local capabilities can grow
We connect local capabilities through shared learning opportunities, such as communities of practice and affinity groups, where rural leaders exchange ideas and build on what’s working across communities.
Rural Library Network
The Rural Library Network (RLN) connects public, school, and community college libraries across rural America to advance cradle-to-career outcomes. Learn more.
Rural Youth Leaders
Rural Youth Leaders (RYL) invests in the leadership of creative young people and the cultural stewards who support them in rural communities. Learn more.
TESTIMONIALSA collaboration of partners supporting rural
Partners for Rural Impact has been an incredibly important partner in helping Comcast deepen our commitment to rural communities and advance economic opportunity where it’s needed most. Beyond helping deploy resources, PRI brings…
- Gwyneth Gaul
Vice President, Strategic Partnerships and Philanthropy
Our commitment to community-led innovation led us to anchor TechSoup’s Rural AI Catalyst Fund. Through our strategic partnership with Partners for Rural Impact, we deliver place-based solutions that empower the next generation of…
- Utaukwa Allen
Global Head of Community + Economic Development, Data Centers
Rural America is important in the overall landscape of American educational improvement. But when urban and rural work together, that’s when we can really make an impact. Partners for Rural Impact helps rural communities build pla…
- Jeff Edmondson
Executive Director – Community Impact
Partners for Rural Impact is our solution to rural communities who want to pursue a place-based cradle-to-career strategy. So many rural communities are hurting from disinvestment. Partners for Rural Impact offers a solution. They…
- Cecilia Gutierrez
Managing Director, Place Matters Portfolio
You cannot effectively support a community without truly understanding it. PRI’s Rural Summit allows ECMC Foundation to step into the rural context, hear from people doing work on the ground, and build authentic relationships. The…
- Julia Cunningham
Program Officer, ECMC Foundation
STAY CONNECTEDThe Rural
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From rural leaders to public, private, and community partners, our movement grows through connection. If you're ready to partner or want to learn more about Partners for Rural Impact's work across rural America, let's get connected.