This interactive workshop will help non-profits build and strengthen partnerships by leveraging existing networks, engaging partners in collaborative initiatives, finding areas of mutual benefit and interest, seeking buy-in, identifying roles and responsibilities, and working effectively together towards a common goal.

This workshop will be of interest to board members, staff, volunteers, and stakeholders and others involved in the non-profit sector.

At the end of this learning activity, participants will be able to:

• Describe the prerequisites for a successful partnership

• Determine the effectiveness and relevance of their current partnerships

• Identify gaps and develop strategies to engage new partners or strengthen existing partnership

• Better understand the various levels of partnerships and roles and responsibilities

• Build and strengthen partnerships to achieve organizational goals and increase sustainability