The sector is abuzz with talk of nonprofit collaboration in response to our current crises. In order to meet the increasing needs of our communities, collaboration is an essential tool. But how are nonprofits working together to achieve the impact we seek? And how are funders creating pathways for meaningful nonprofit collaboration? 

Join other funders and nonprofit leaders to learn more about coalition building, programmatic partnerships, and funding strategies to promote collaboration. Our speakers will share lessons learned from supporting longstanding community efforts, developing strong infrastructure, and assessing impact. They will reflect on a broad range of experiences, spanning from participation in the LUCE Immigrant Justice Network to funding nonprofit-to-nonprofit collaborations.

You’ll hear from an expert panel, discuss practical applications with a table group, and network with others eager to amplify collective impact through collaboration.

Speakers

• Wyona Lynch-McWhite, Executive Director, Social Innovation Forum (Opening Remarks)

• Kalina Philalom, Program Manager, Liberty Mutual Foundation

• Jeannette “J” Rivera, Organizer/Culture Worker, Neighbor to Neighbor

• Jaime Smith, Grants Director, Haymarket People’s Fund (Moderator)

• Karthik Subramanian, Managing Director, Company One

In this session, participants will:

• Learn from speakers’ examples of both successful and challenging collaborations and the lessons learned

• Reflect on innovative partnership techniques and consider how to apply those to their own work

• Discuss with other like-minded professionals about the roles we can play in improving collaboration across organizations

• Network with others who are open to collaboration opportunities

Who should participate:

• Funders who are interested in learning how to support their grantees to collaborate in impactful ways

• Nonprofit staff who are interested in learning best practices for how to collaborate with other nonprofit organizations

If you have questions about this event, please contact Carina Traub at ctraub@socialinnovationforum.org.