Community Partnerships

Lesson Learned Key Success Factors in Community Partnerships

  • Although the following points pertain to all partnerships, they are especially important when multiple agencies within the community are involved:

o All partners have to agree to the vision.

o All partners must contribute time, money and effort in proportion to their stake in the project.

o It is critical to develop a reporting system that the partners are confident it.

o Don’t be afraid to ask for advice and share problems with the partners, and to reflect on what is working well.

o When serving specific groups ensure that they are an integral part of planning, co-ordination and implementation.

Notes from the Field

Three years ago we initiated lunches for all youth service deliverers. The mandate being to share information, prevent duplication of service and identify gaps. We are still hosting these lunches once each quarter and have 30 to 40 participants. Not bad for a small community of 22,000 people.”

Employment and Education Centre, Brockville

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