Developed as part of a Cooperative Design Lab, this reflection guide encourages funders and their potential partners to think intentionally about the goals and outcomes of their relationship, building on elements of successful cooperative and collaborative structures.
In Spring 2021, NOW partnered with 15 community champions from across the country to embark on a journey of reimagining funding structures that center, honor, and uphold the values of local communities and coalitions.Together, these Design Lab members developed a reflection guide that encourages funders and their potential partners to think intentionally about the goals and outcomes of their relationship, focused on a set of key Guiding Principles and Practices that build on elements of successful cooperative and collaborative structures. Learn more about this series through this blog post, Reimagining Funding Partnership. We invite you to download this tool and share it with your partners, funders, and colleagues.
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