Mayor Lurie creates new government position to raise private money for S.F.

"Wong said she was "honored to step into this role at a moment of momentum for the city - fueled not just by City Hall, but by business, philanthropy, and community leaders investing in our future.""

"Public-private partnerships, which often involve using philanthropic funds on joint programs with the city, "have the power to bring together the best of government, industry, and community resources to tackle complex challenges more effectively than any sector could alone," she said."

"The new position is itself funded through such a partnership, namely a $700,000 grant from Tipping Point, the grant-giving non-profit founded by Lurie that is still close to the administration. The grant will fully fund the position for two years and pay for half of the third year."

Mayor Daniel Lurie created a director-level position to oversee efforts to raise private funds for public programs including homelessness services and downtown revitalization. Cynthia Wong will serve as the city's first Director of Strategic Partnerships and brings experience in philanthropy and investment, most recently at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, and service as treasurer for SPUR. The position is funded by a $700,000 grant from Tipping Point, covering two years and part of a third. Wong will align public-private partnerships around measurable programs and focus on housing and homelessness, economic revitalization, and government effectiveness. Lurie has used public-private partnerships frequently during his first year in office.

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