As public agencies contemplate collaborations with nonprofits, it
may be helpful to keep in mind that nonprofits typically exist to
make the world a better place. To do this, they sometimes
engage in advocacy activities.
The following resources help local agencies understand the
parameters under which nonprofits operate.
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Learn how local agencies can benefit from working with
community-based organizations and suggestions for success when
working with these organizations.
Partnering with other organizations or agencies is essential to
maximize your efforts at enrolling children in no- or low-cost
health insurance or for any other joint efforts. Thinking of the
relationship as a partnership rather than a contract will enhance
the success of the effort. Learn steps that will help create a
successful endeavor.
The key to success in engaging other organizations and agencies
in a collaborative effort is in how you approach the
collaboration both in terms of your actions and your attitude.
Learn actions and attitudes that will support collaboration.
This three-part series alerts local officials to the complex
issues that can arise when one combines local public service with
commitment to charitable causes.
