Saturday, October 12, 2002, 8:00 - 11:30 a.m.

BUILDING EFFECTIVE PARTNERSHIPS WITH BUSINESSES

Kenn Allen, Civil Society Consulting Group LLC, Washington DC

Session Description: "Partnership" is the latest buzz word; business, a popular target to provide volunteers, expertise and money.  But, how to meet everyone's needs?  Drawing on examples from throughout the world and on proven best and worst practices, this highly participatory institute will prepare participants to lead their organization into high-impact partnerships.

Learning Objectives:
1. Describe the key principles of effective partnerships
2. Describe ways in which NGOs can meet the expectations of their corporate partners
3. Plan a process to prepare their organization to work in partnership with business
4. Identify likely problems in building partnerships and describe possible solutions

Level: Intermediate
Conference Theme(s): Community, Opportunity