We work with collaboratives at all stages of development and levels of complexity. We can help whether you’re looking for startup support, governance design, strategic planning, staff training, or a revitalization process.

Creating Your Collaborative

Nonprofits and funders are increasingly using collaborative models to accelerate their impact on complex community problems. Fio Partners has deep experience in helping organizations assess feasibility, choose strategic partners, and design healthy processes to move a collaboration forward.

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Governance Design

A collaborative’s governance design—or the agreements between its members—can either create clarity and support smooth operations or undermine the effort from the start. Fio Partners knows how to negotiate roles and responsibilities and build structures to best match the work to be done.

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Planning

Stakeholder engagement is critical to successful planning. Fio Partners expertly matches the planning process design to fit the governance model of the collaborative. We’ll also develop a solid, shared information base to ensure that planning is driven by relevant insights and effective work.

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Addressing Problems

Many internal and external factors affect the health of a collaborative over time. Fio Partners can build shared understanding of what the problem is and help decision-makers craft and implement solutions.

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