Use of layering for effective partnership building: Leveraging positive impact in education philanthropy

This article introduces "layering" as a strategic method for effective partnership building in education philanthropy. It explains how this approach aligns existing organizational goals with new partnerships at local, state, national, and federal levels to enhance leverage and impact. Layering differs from collective impact by focusing on strategic alignment with existing work rather than solely on partnership dynamics. The author illustrates how this method can create multiple levels of engagement across philanthropic, private, and public sectors, particularly in education initiatives.