Building a network of supportive services

Building Public & Private Partnerships We need to work together

Building a network of supportive services and community supporters will be an essential asset to your organization’s operations. Today’s employer is on a never-ending mission to find creative ways to increase employee engagement. Corporate Social responsibility (CSR) is at the forefront of virtually every business concept in the world.

Invest your time in learning about your local community’s needs and how your local private sector typically supports nonprofits in your area. Armed with data and intelligence you can begin to build a program(s) that is unique and scalable regardless of the business size or business model.

Research your community. Do your homework and create a database of programs and services that are currently available in your community that complement or enhance your mission. Working with organizations that are already offering similar services will enable you to streamline and strengthen your own programs. Be a team player. Donor dollars are tight in today’s economy. By working with existing organizations rather than attempting to compete with them the community achieves more. When potential donors witness a culture of genuine goodwill they can then visualize how their financial support can have a deeper impact and are much more likely to choose to invest their donation dollars.

Build a culture of social responsibility. Engaging with local businesses and industries that have a desire to build or strengthen their social responsibility strategy programs is a win-win. Incorporating an entity’s existing strategy into your own operations opens the doors to employee interaction with your nonprofit. These interactions can include volunteer opportunities, peer-to-peer fundraising programs, and donation drives for tangible products, for example food, clothing, or hygiene supplies.

Leadership buy-in is key! In a world that is seeking inclusive opportunities that encourage human creativity and results that are quantifiable, you’ll need to be prepared to offer examples and statistics that demonstrate measurable results and impact. With leadership buy-in you’ll be able to maximize employee giving and volunteer activities by tailoring programs that fit their specific needs.