The Collaborative Organization

Summary

Free, practical tools designed for non-profit boards and staff leadership to support impactful collaboration. Developed by Ignite NPS in partnership with the Tamarack Institute.

Why Collaboration Matters.

Advance your organization’s purpose by finding a common cause with others.  

Collaboration with other organizations, groups and networks is a critical strategic response to the challenging environment. It leverages resources, strengthens programs and deepens mission impact.

The resources help you do it well – so you’re in the right collaborations with the right partners, making a valuable contribution to them, and are a sought-after collaborative partner.  

Build Your Organization's Capacity

It’s designed to help the board and staff leadership to fulfil oversight responsibilities for their collaborations– from fostering an enabling organizational culture, leadership and capacity to doing the right assessment, risk management and policies.  

  • You’ll find educational resources, exercises, checklists and reflective questions.   
  • They address the full range of collaborations, including collective impact initiatives, integrated programming and shared capacity to coordinate activities and joint advocacy. 

Grab a tool that meets an immediate need or explore more deeply. 

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