Back to questions What are the benefits and drawbacks of partnering with another non-profit organization?
• As discussed previously, if your Post or Department does not have a 501(c)(3) then working closely with another non-profit (that has the tax document) will allow you to apply for funding. • Donors often like to receive projects that involve more than one non-profit organization. This shows community cooperation and often reduces duplication of services that in turn can lower project costs. • Partnerships often support better resource management and a broadening of program impact by reaching a larger service population. Moreover, partnerships can often bring together a greater number of volunteers. • Organizations can share equally in duties such as donor cultivation, grant writing, project management, public relations activities and other responsibilities. The drawbacks of partnering with one or more other non-profits can be: • The funding your Post/Department desires might be reduced as any grant amount would most likely have some financial benefit for the other organization. • Your
