Countdown to MLK Day of Service: Cultivating Community Partnerships

There are now 60 days until MLK Day 2009! Do you have the partners needed to organize the biggest and best MLK Day in your community? Read on to find out about creating win-win community partnerships for the MLK Day of Service initiative and year-round service activities. Check out the following Partnership & Collaboration resources available at http://www.mlkmobilization.org/resources.html#collaboration

Under standing and Facilitating Group Process When Engaging Student Volunteer Leaders:
An overview of the stages of the group life cycle that can help a group leader understand how to work with and manage a group-led project. The resource is written for groups that involve students but can be generalized to other groups.

Assessing Potential Partnerships With Community Based Organizations
An effective practice for how to assess which organizations would be a good partnership fit.

Leveraging Partnerships For Community Impact
Online course to learn how to determine your organization’s readiness to partner, assess potential partnerships, and contact community organizations to establish and build relationships.

Forging Strong Partnerships Between The Philanthropic And Faith Based Community
An effective practice focused on how to approach and work successfully with faith-based organizations.