D6: Better Together: Rethinking the Way Nonprofits Collaborate for the Greater Good

Whether you call it a collaboration, a coalition, or collective impact, this session with SPARK 2025 keynote Suzanne Smith, will share tips and templates to ensure your collaborative work is productive. We’ll also discuss how to best structure meetings, build trust using charters and ground rules, and measure your existing collaborative efforts. We’ll also discuss how to take your collaborative efforts to the next level through honest conversations on building trust, creating meaningful value for all partners, and managing conflict and power structures. Make your collaboration even more successful with this action-packed session.

Takeaways

• Practical tips and tools for productive collaborations
• How to structure meetings in a way that enhances engagement, clarity, and results
• The importance of using charters and ground rules to build and maintain trust
• Strategies for measuring the effectiveness of collaborations and identifying areas for improvement
• How to navigate power dynamics, resolve conflicts, and ensure all partners find value in the collaboration

Presenter

Suzanne Smith
Founder and CEO
Social Impact Architects

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