1.
Money Trees
Effective Contractual Partnerships
with NonProfits

2.
Common Programs
Tree Planting
Community Outreach
Data Collection / Mgmt
Tree Watering
Job Training
Volunteer Coordination
Engagement
Early tree care

3.
Grand Rapids’ Parks, Rec, Forestry

4.
Chicago Tree Census

5.
Green Seattle Partnership

6.
Problems and Pitfalls
Unclear/mismatched expectations
Poor communication
Fiscal processes
Contracting sophistication
“Coop-etition”

7.
1. Mission Matters
Mission
Alignment
Profit
Potential
Contract
Potential
Raise Funds
Run away! Proceed
Carefully

8.
2. Start with good communication

9.
3. Develop a Clear Scope

10.
4. Know your Costs

11.
5. Own the project

12.
6. Get Paid!

13.
1. Connect to your mission
2. Good communication is critical
3. The scope is the roadmap
4. Account for all costs
5. Sound project management
6. Get paid

14.
Lee Mueller, CF
248-221-0439
Lee.Mueller@davey.com
Many thanks to
Lisa Ciecko
lisa.ciecko@seattle.gov