Benefits

The saying goes that two heads are better than one—and this is certainly true in the realm of partnerships or collaborations. If you join forces with another organization on a project, you can both gain substantial benefits.

Partnerships and collaborations involve…

• Two or more organizations working together to achieve a common goal.

Partnerships and collaborations are beneficial because they…

• Increase the number of people you reach.
• Help you reach diverse sectors of the community.
• Help you identify—and connect with—targeted audiences.
• Provide financial support for outreach.
• Provide additional staff and time resources.
• Enable you to build on the trust that another organization has already established with the Hispanic community.

What kind of partnerships and collaborations can you form?

At a minimum, you and another organization could agree to hand out each other’s materials to clients, and to refer clients to each other. This approach is simple, low-cost, and effective, and it involves minimal time commitment.

However, you can reap even greater benefits from a partnership or collaboration that is more involved. See our menu of ideas and sample partnership outreach letters for inspiration.

When it comes to brainstorming partnerships and choosing potential allies, think big. Making just a few simple phone calls can launch a collaboration that brings the benefit of child support to even more families. Make a commitment today—then learn how to build a partnership.