Optimizing Leverage through Partnership
ContextPartnering with NGOs, foundations and GovernmentAttributes of partnershipDue diligence and pre-partnership assessmentElements of partnership agreementPartnership management
Context
Context
ContextPartnering with NGOs, foundations and GovernmentAttributes of partnershipDue diligence and pre-partnership assessmentElements of partnership agreementPartnership management
Types of engagement
Characteristics of engagements
Network Alliance Collaboration Partnership
Level of involvement
Coordination
Cooperation Participation Co-ownership
Interdependence * ** *** ****Formal structure * ** *** ****Defined Process * ** *** ****
ContextPartnering with NGOs, foundations and GovernmentAttributes of partnershipDue diligence and pre-partnership assessmentElements of partnership agreementPartnership management
Attributes of partnership
Trust and confidentialityAccountabilityShared vision and common interestMutual respectTransparencyEmpathyAgreed upon realistic mandate and scope
Business responsibility perspective
NGO
Business
Government
Evolving motivation
Collaboration level
Impact level
Challenges for Business-NGO partnership
Challenges for Business-Govt. partnership
Challenges for Business-Business partnership
Categories of Business-NGO Partnership
Donor-recipient satisfaction
Donor feedback and communication
Impact measurement is important but difficult and expensive
NGOs’ performance as perceived by HNWIs
Impact and effective communication to determine donors’ choice
Donors believe there are several ways to enhance impact
NGOs believe there are several ways to enhance impact
Partnering ecosystem
Business NGO
Partnership development
ContextPartnering with NGOs, foundations and GovernmentAttributes of partnershipDue diligence and pre-partnership assessmentElements of partnership agreementPartnership management
Partner assessment
Partner assessment
ContextPartnering with NGOs, foundations and GovernmentAttributes of partnershipDue diligence and pre-partnership assessmentElements of partnership agreementPartnership management
Elements of partnership agreement
Elements of partnership agreement
ContextPartnering with NGOs, foundations and GovernmentAttributes of partnershipDue diligence and pre-partnership assessmentElements of partnership agreementPartnership management
Partnership management
Adapted from Partnering Toolbox, The Partnering Initiative
Partnership management
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