Community collaboration projects usually involve two or more organizations brought together by the belief that working together is the best way to address a community need. These projects can be either opportunity- or need-driven. The most-effective nonprofit organizations…

• seek ways to collaborate with other nonprofits, governmental organizations or private sector entities
• explore collaboration opportunities that range from a single program area to a complete strategic restructuring

 

Area foundations strongly encourage these investigations from a stewardship and efficiency standpoint.