Most partnerships fail because no one defines how they’ll work. This field guide shows how to build scalable partnerships that balance structure and flexibility, maintain trust, and keep collaboration moving, so programs can grow without collapsing under their own weight.
Every organization develops gaps over time, missing skills, uneven participation, or outdated roles. This Field Guide shows nonprofit leaders how to identify, diagnose, and correct those gaps among both staff and board members so that energy, focus, and accountability stay strong.
These posts are drawn from real nonprofit and corporate situations I’ve encountered. Details are generalized to respect confidentiality, but the lessons reflect challenges that boards and leadership teams face every day.
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