Building Partnerships for Ministry

Building Partnerships for Ministry
James C. Galvin, Ed.D.
Galvin & Associates, Inc.
April 8, 2010

Everybody says partnering with other organizations is the way to go

But most partnerships fail and the ones that work are difficult to maintain

You have had some level of success with partnerships in the past

You want to build on that experience and raise your success rate

Follow the 15 time-tested principles for effective partnerships

1: Effective collaborative partnerships are driven by an energizing vision

2: Trust, openness, and mutual concern are vital ingredients

3: Durable partnerships need a committed facilitator

4: Partnerships are a process, not an event

5: Successful partnership have limited, achievable objectives…in the beginning

6: Effective partnerships require substantial, ongoing prayer

7: A high level of participation and ownership is vital

8: Start by identifying priority felt needs among the people being served

9: Healthy partnerships have a champion inside every organization

10: Growing partnerships serve at least four constituencies

11: Strong partnerships are made up of partners with their own clear identities

12: Strong partnerships acknowledge, even celebrate the differences

13: Effective partnerships don’t come free

14: Substantial partnerships are even more challenging to maintain than start

15: Healthy partnerships expect problems and deal proactively

Follow the 15 time-tested principles for effective partnerships

Your potential for a successful partnership will increase dramatically

G&A
www.galvinandassociates.com

by Galvin & Associates, Inc. on Nov 23, 2010