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“Your first goal is let's create a win where we can begin to work on these relationships, where we can begin to build some trust, and then we're going to come back and we're going to see what the next step is. ” - Michelle Shumate

networks for impact with Michelle Shumate

In today’s episode, we are joined by Michelle Shumate from Northwestern University and the author of Networks for Social Impact. If you’ve ever wondered about working in partnership with other organizations, Michelle shares her experience and framework to help that go smoothly so that everyone benefits.

Highlights: 

• How small nonprofits can benefit from collaboration
• How to make partnerships work for your organization without depleting your resources
• Two paths of sharing vision and goals in partnerships
• Implementing an equitable collaboration
• Managing collaborations during unexpected circumstances

Connect with Michelle: 

• Website: https://nnsi.northwestern.edu
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProfShumate
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleshumate

Resources:

• The Good Partnership - FREE Fundraising Strategy Guide

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