Nonprofit Partnership 101: Foundations for Equitable Collaboration

Welcome to Nonprofit Partnership 101: Foundations for Equitable Collaboration!

Are you looking to form stronger, more equitable partnerships but unsure where to begin? This 90-minute, hands-on workshop will guide you through the fundamentals of building and sustaining collaborative relationships in the nonprofit sector. We’ll dive into practical tools—like partner road mapping and a partner SWOT analysis—so you can better understand your current partners and set the stage for increasing fair, mutually beneficial collaborations.

Join us on Thu Apr 9th 2025 at 11:00 AM EDT for this online event where we will discuss the basics of building successful partnerships in the nonprofit sector. Whether you're a seasoned nonprofit professional or just starting out, this event is perfect for anyone looking to learn more about collaboration and equity in the nonprofit world.

Lonnie Pratt of Squared Impact Collective, Strategic Relationship Specialist and Certified Negotiator will cover topics such as The Value of Partnership, What Makes A Good Partnership, and How To Evaluate Any Partnership. You'll also have the opportunity to network with other attendees and share your own experiences and insights.

Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to learn and grow in your nonprofit career. Register now and take the first step towards building equitable collaborations that make a real difference in your community!

• Nonprofit Staff & Program Managers: Wanting to form or improve partnerships with other organizations, funders, or community groups.
• Development and Grant Writers: Who nurture relationships and want to understand the different dynamics of each partnership.
• Human Resources Staff: looking to build new or current staff capacity.
• Board Members: seeking new ways to reimagine organizational capacity.
• Community Engagement Coordinators: responsible for fostering cross-organization or cross-department relationships in the social sector.

• Key Partnership Principles: Understand equity in collaborations—how to identify and address power imbalances or resource disparities.
• Partner Roadmap & SWOT: Create a quick SWOT analysis and partner roadmap to visual interactions and routes to success for your network.
• Relationship-Building Framework: Explore relationship-building keys, including consistent communication, mutual respect, and transparent decision-making.
• Success Factors & Pitfalls: Learn what makes a partnership thrive (and how to avoid common traps), ensuring longevity and trust.
• Actionable Next Steps: Build an immediate plan for reaching out to potential collaborators or refining existing partnerships.

• Welcome & Overview: Welcome and housekeeping
• The Value of Partnership: Why partnerships are important to the nonprofit ecosystem and how we can understand the data to maximize the relationship.
• Side quest: You will have a chance to meet new potential partners during this workshop!
• Successful Partnership Patterns: What makes up a successful partnership? what does partner success mean? what behaviors actions or traits follow a successful partnership?
• Partner Diagnosis: Reviewing SWOT concepts and performing an introductory analysis of any given partnership in your organization.
• Partner Visualization: Building from your starter partner SWOT, we look at ways to address opportunities or weaknesses and document those to start a partner action plan and road map.
• Wrap-Up & Q&A

• Value Of Partnership Infographic
• What Makes A Partnership Successful Infographic
• Partner SWOT with quick definitions
• Partner Road Map with Action Plan

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to access our “Nonprofit Partnership 101” workshop at a special launch rate of $25. Gain practical tools, fresh insights, and the confidence to forge more equitable, effective collaborations in the nonprofit world.

Lonnie Pratt is a nonprofit strategist and capacity-building specialist with extensive experience in community development, stakeholder engagement, and partnership facilitation. With a strong background in housing, food security, and nonprofit program coordination, he has spent the last 11 years helping organizations navigate collaboration, resource alignment, and sustainable impact. As the founder of Squared Impact Collective, Lonnie equips nonprofits with the tools to build equitable, mission-driven partnerships that drive long-term success. His expertise lies in fostering hospitality-driven relationship building, ensuring that organizations create meaningful and lasting connections with their stakeholders.

Host or Publisher Lonnie Pratt, Lee Street Connections