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Mobilizing like-minded interests for greater impact
As the ambitions of the philanthropic sector have grown, so has the scope and scale of partnership between donors. “The sum of the whole is greater than its parts” holds true when it comes to collaboration—as long as the partnerships are healthy and productive. That’s where we come in.
Whether a partnership takes the form of a donor collaborative, a co-funded project, or something else entirely, its success depends on clearly defined roles, consistent communication, and a willingness to negotiate on tough decisions while continuing to prioritize the relationships. In a nutshell, partnership is hard work.
The philanthropy sector is littered with partnerships that started with big ambitions. In many cases, it’s not because the program was weak or the idea wasn’t innovative. It’s because the partnership itself wasn’t carefully fostered. Our team is experienced in planning and cultivating strong partnerships and collaboration.
Before a partnership is launched, we help you to:
After a partnership is launched, we help you to:
It’s easy to understand how bringing together donors and grassroots change agents can increase the ability to tackle complex challenges. Making it happen can be daunting.
Scaling up a multi-generational philanthropy strategy can have the same growing pains as any endeavor. Is everyone on board? What direction do you go? And what are the side effects of expansion?