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Programs, Projects and Partnerships: A New Point of View

Programs, Projects and Partnerships: A New Point of View. Cathy Standiford, 2009-10 SIA President Dawn Marie Lemonds , 2007-11 SI International Programme Director. Outcomes for This Workshop. Identify tools to determine projects that will engage the hearts and minds of members

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Programs, Projects and Partnerships: A New Point of View

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  1. Programs, Projects and Partnerships:A New Point of View Cathy Standiford, 2009-10 SIA President Dawn Marie Lemonds, 2007-11 SI International Programme Director

  2. Outcomes for This Workshop • Identify tools to determine projects that will engage the hearts and minds of members • Understand the difference between “supporter” and “partner” • Practice project assessment using simple questions • Identify relationships to transform into partnerships

  3. Defining Supporter vs. Partner

  4. Critical Assessment Questions • Does this project help advance our mission? • Do we have a relationship with the organization already? • Do we have adequate resources to have an impact (human, financial, etc.)? • Is there sufficient interest in the project by our members? • Are there additional benefits our club will receive (public awareness, members, donors, etc.)?

  5. What Did We Learn? • Partnerships can evolve over time • Partnerships are a different kind of relationship, based on communication, collaboration, mutual respect and trust • Support is good – just be conscious about it • Partnership benefits are tangible, intangible or both • Partnership is in the eye of the beholder • Other?

  6. Nuts and Bolts of Assessment

  7. Additional Evaluation Questions • How does this project/partnership advance our mission? • What is the current status of the relationship? • Existing aspects/components • Overall quality • What is the magnitude of impact our investment of resources is having? What is being achieved? • How many members are truly committed? • What are the benefits our club receives?

  8. Small Group Exercise: Transforming Support into Partnership

  9. Transforming Support into Partnership Exercise • What did you learn?

  10. Final Thoughts • Incorporating assessment and evaluation takes time • Communication and relationship-building with the agency you want to partner with is essential • Results are not “one-offs”

  11. Final Thoughts • Try to involve the recipients or beneficiaries in defining desired project outcomes • There is no one way to approach partnership development • Intentional project development leads to stronger member engagement and lasting, sustainable outcomes for women and girls

  12. Programs, Projects and Partnerships:A New Point of View Cathy Standiford, 2009-10 SIA President Dawn Marie Lemonds, 2007-11 SI International Programme Director

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