Public-Private Partnerships: Leveraging Success

In an era of shrinking government budgets and shifting donor priorities, traditional fundraising is no longer enough. Today's most resilient nonprofits don't just ask for donations, they build Public-Private Partnerships (P3s) that leverage the innovation of the private sector, the scale of government, and the mission of philanthropy.
 
This course is designed for fundraising professionals and nonprofit leaders who want to move from transactional relationships to transformative strategic alliances. You will learn how to speak the language of corporate investors and government agencies, turning complex social challenges into collaborative opportunities for growth.
 
Mastering the mechanics of public-private partnerships can provide a pivotal leap in your organization's trajectory, moving beyond the limitations of traditional donor cycles and into the realm where a nonprofit partner performs as a high-level strategic leader. By understanding how to initiate and navigate these complex alliances, you gain the rare ability to diversify your organization's revenue through innovative financing mechanisms that far exceed the scope of standard grants. This expertise allows you to act as a bridge-builder, effectively translating nonprofit missions into the ROI language of the private sector and the policy goals of government agencies.
 
COURSE TOPICS
 

• The evolution of P3s from infrastructure contracts to complex, multi-faceted platforms to improve social problems
• The P3 structure in terms of benefits and risks for each P3 partner, with special focus on the value of engagement for philanthropies and nonprofits
• The role/function of various funding and innovative financing mechanisms to achieve P3 goals

 
This course is eligible towards the completion of the Certificate in Fundraising. Bundle your coursework and earn a professional credential that communicates knowledge and skills gained. Declared Certificate students receive 10% off of courses within the program.
 
Note: Full participation in this course is applicable for 15 points in Category 1.B - Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.
Continuing Education Units (CEU) : 2.5

You'll walk away with

• The ability to assess and articulate the effectiveness of various P3 models and the innovative funding/financing mechanisms they employ.
• Knowledge on how to apply and assess the effectiveness of nonprofit leadership and management in cross-sector partnerships and to the provision of public services.
• The ability to analyze the contributions, benefits, and risks of participation by different organizations from different sectors to the provision of public benefit services.
• An understanding of evaluating partnerships in terms of each member’s role toward P3 collective impact and success in the fulfillment of shared societal goals.

Ideal for

• Those working within or seeking to work in Partnership Management or Strategic Development roles
• Leaders and program managers in organizations who want to more effectively leverage these relationships