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Unlocking Powerful Partnerships: Your Guide to Shared Success
58% of you said finding shared goals or priorities had you stuck. Let's unlock the power of strategic alignment! When you're seeking nonprofit partners—whether for fundraising, board expertise, or collaborative programming—understanding their deeper mission is your most powerful tool.
Here's your insider tip: dive deep into their world. Check out their past partnerships, see what causes light them up. This isn't just research—it's your roadmap to connection. Then, craft an outreach message that speaks directly to their vision. Imagine sending a message like: "Your commitment to youth education aligns perfectly with our community literacy initiatives. Together, we could create a transformative learning partnership that amplifies both our impacts."
Why does this matter? Because great partnerships aren't transactional—they're transformational. You're not just checking a box; you're building a relationship that can create real, lasting impact. When you show you genuinely understand and care about a potential partner's mission, you're doing more than networking. You're creating a bridge of trust that can lead to incredible shared achievements.
Secret sauce? Authenticity. Show you've done your homework, then demonstrate how your nonprofit's goals don't just complement—they can significantly extend a partner's ability to create community change. That's when you transform a potential contact into a powerful collaborative force.
Elevate your partnership strategy: Turn connection into collective impact!
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Maximum Amount: $5,000 Deadline: January 15, 2025
The JAMS Foundation/ACR Initiativefor Studentsand Youth offer grant funding to nonprofits that provide conflict prevention and dispute resolution programs to youth ages 5-11.
Maximum Amount: $40,000 Application Deadline: January 10, 2025
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The Here's The Tea Nonprofit Report is a free newsletter that helps nonprofits navigate fundraising, marketing, and board of directors. Every Friday you will get actionable strategies to help you raise money for your mission.