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Explore tools to engage members, differentiate between supporters and partners, assess projects, and transform relationships into partnerships. Learn critical assessment questions, benefits of partnerships, and evaluation techniques. Gain insights on project development, member engagement, and sustainable outcomes.
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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 • Understand the difference between “supporter” and “partner” • Practice project assessment using simple questions • Identify relationships to transform into partnerships
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.)?
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?
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?
Transforming Support into Partnership Exercise • What did you learn?
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”
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
Programs, Projects and Partnerships:A New Point of View Cathy Standiford, 2009-10 SIA President Dawn Marie Lemonds, 2007-11 SI International Programme Director