Successful nonprofit organizations continue to adapt to the ever-changing economic climate in Southeast Michigan. Forming strategic alliances with for-profit, government or other nonprofit organizations is one way to maintain high-quality mission delivery while using outside expertise to manage segments of operations. These partnerships, such as jointly-managed programs or consolidated administrative functions, must be based on a clear strategy.

This session is particularly relevant for nonprofit board members and executive decision-makers as well as socially-conscious business executives. Come learn how to identify the benefits, challenges and competitive advantages of partnering with other organizations.

A panel of experienced nonprofit and business leaders from the metro Detroit community will share their experiences. Three examples will be featured:

• The Financial Services System was created as a partnership between The Cultural Alliance of Southeastern Michigan and Apparatus Solutions, Inc. It offers a comprehensive, permanent system of services to help ares and cultural nonprofits of all sizes receive the tools to plan well and maximize the benefits of every dollar earned and spent.
• First Children's Finance strives to increase the availability, affordability, accessibility and quality of early childhood care and education throughout the United States. They finance child care facilities and operations and help child care professionals manage their businesses more effectively.
• BOOM! The New Economy is a collaboration between AARP Michigan, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Corporation for a Skilled Workforce, Luella Hannan Memorial Foundation, Operation ABLE of Michigan, and TechTown. Our vision is to transform Southeast Michigan’s economy by engaging adults 50+ through career change, entrepreneurship and volunteer service.

Panelists:

Monica Duncan, State Director, First Children's Finance

Brooke Franklin, Director, K-12 Strategic Partnership, Detroit Regional Chamber

Israil Steen, Director of Education Development, Vanguard CDC

Jane Linn, Manager of Business Operations, Cultural Alliance of Southeastern Michigan

Carolyn Burdi, Vice President, Apparatus Solutions

Tim Wintermute, Executive Director, Luella Hannan Memorial Foundation

University students and members of Young Nonprofit Professional Network Detroit are admitted free of charge. Contact Dan Robin ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 313-887-7788 x300) with questions or for student/YNPN registration.

Hannan House 4750 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI 48201 Cost: $10

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