Stronger Together: Exploring Nonprofit Strategic Alliances

The environment in which nonprofits operate is changing rapidly, making partnerships between organizations more critical than ever to sustaining vital work in our communities. 
In this light, we are expanding the size of organizations invited to our upcoming full-day workshop on strategic alliances to all those in the Greater New Haven area with operating budgets under $3M. 

Some organizations reach a point where they question their long-term sustainability. For others, as they look to hire staff, expand services and build infrastructure, finding the resources and capacity for growth can present a roadblock.  

In either case, an important question may arise: Is it better to continue working alone, or could partnering with another nonprofit enable sustainability, growth and greater impact?  

Exploring the Purposes and Types of Nonprofit Strategic Alliances 
Strategic alliances are ways nonprofits join forces to advance their missions. They come in many forms, from loose coordination to formal collaborations to joint structures and mergers. Knowing which type to pick starts with knowing your individual and shared purposes. 

Set aside a day to gain tools to assess your contexts and explore when, why and how you might pursue a strategic alliance.

• Breakfast and lunch will be provided.  
• Registration and check-in opens at 8:30 a.m.  Please arrive early to check-in.  
• We will start promptly at 9:00 a.m.

Co-presented by the Hartford Foundation’s Nonprofit Support Program and The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven.

This workshop is open to 1 Executive Director (or equivalent) and 1 Board Member from your organization. Space is limited!  

For questions or changes in registration, please contact Allison Abramson.