“The complex and wide ranging challenges related to human resources for health in developing countries necessitate that stakeholders work together through inclusive alliances and networks. … This kit aims to offer those wanting to create a partnership, as well as those already working in one,
“By definition, coalitions represent sets of relationships, which can be complex, inefficient, and mired in managing process. … This paper explores the evidence base for what makes an effective coalition with the assumption that understanding what makes them effective and how to assess and improve
This report looks at results from the 2012 Globescan / SustainAbility survey of sustainability experts across corporate, government, NGO, and academic organizations in 74 countries. “We asked respondents for clues to a blueprint for the most effective forms of collaboration, how business should (and in
“This paper offers detailed suggestions for leaders of multi-sector initiatives working to generate collective impact on local community issues. It focuses on the critical early phases of the work and tackling issues such as poverty, education, and workforce preparation. Topics such as cultivating leaders, creating
“For the last five years, the Partnerships Resource Centre has been actively involved in developing and sharing knowledge on cross-sector partnerships around the world. One activity that we have systematically tried is to survey practitioners on their experience with partnerships for a large variety of
“In early 2015, staff from Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO) and the Collective Impact Forum (CI Forum) came together to respond to their respective members’ interest in considering how grantmakers can support bringing an equity lens to collaborative efforts. Because neither GEO nor the CI
This Toolkit looks at the importance of data in attempts to solve complex problems. “Decision-making supported with high-quality data can be more strategic by helping collaborative efforts and individual leaders direct resources to where the greatest impact is possible. Data-informed learning can and should occur
“Collaboration Multiplier is an interactive tool for strengthening collaborative efforts across diverse fields. … The tool guides organizations through a collaborative discussion to identify activities that accomplish a common goal, delineate each partner’s perspective and potential contributions, and leverage expertise and resources. Collaboration Multiplier is based
“As pressures on faith-based and community organizations increase and the issues we face become more complex, the idea of partnerships can hold much promise. … To make real the promise of partnerships, however, we must be prepared to build, sustain, and evaluate them in a
✴︎ Available with free registration This Working Group guide is for a meeting focused on identifying indicators and/or key data points for shared measurement and can be used with the Template for Shared Metrics. Specifically, the resource guides partners in: Recommending the key indicators linked to success Identifying underlying