Description

The challenges facing communities in Missouri and across the Midwest are complex. No single organization can solve them alone -- and meaningful collaboration requires time, resources, and the right support. 

How can funders support strategic collaboration among nonprofits to unlock new possibilities for impact? 

This lunchtime webinar will go beyond the basics to help grantmakers better understand the full spectrum of nonprofit collaboration -- from informal partnerships and shared initiatives to joint ventures, fiscal sponsorships, fee-for-service arrangements, and even mergers. More importantly, we'll explore the catalytic role funders can play in helping nonprofits explore, structure, and sustain these partnerships.

Participants will learn how philanthropy can strengthen nonprofit capacity for collaboration, reduce barriers that may stand in the way, and support partnerships that lead to deeper impact for community. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Guest SPEAKERS

Lisa Nolan, Founder, Collab

Lisa is the founder of Collab, a consulting practice that helps nonprofit organizations navigate mergers, partnerships, and strategic collaborations. A former nonprofit CEO and attorney, she brings both leadership and legal experience to advising organizations on collaborative strategies.

Prior to founding Collab, Lisa served as President & CEO of Dress for Success Cincinnati and its earned-income venture subsidiary, Portaluca.

Lisa earned her Bachelor of Science from Vanderbilt University and her Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center. She is a graduate of Leadership Cincinnati (Class 44) and the Cincinnati Academy of Leadership for Lawyers (CALL, Class 21).

She was recognized by the Cincinnati Business Courier as a 40 Under 40 leader in 2021 and as a Woman of Distinction by the Girl Scouts of Western Ohio in 2023.

Lisa lives in Cincinnati with her husband, Evan, and their two daughters.

Audience & Registration

Our colleagues at Philanthropy Ohio are hosting this Midwest Partnership webinar, which has been designed with all types of grantmakers in mind. All foundation staff and leadership interested in building nonprofit capacity should register; Program Officers and staff who manage relationships with grantee partners are especially encouraged to attend. 

PhilMO Members may participate for free. If this is your first interaction with the new PhilMO website, choose “Create New Account” when registering. 

Non-Member Missouri grantmakers may participate for a fee of $75. Non-Members should choose “Non-Member Funder” to register and submit payment.

If you encounter any challenges registering for this program or otherwise navigating the new website, help is available by contacting info@philmo.org. 

What is the Midwest Partnership?

The Midwest Partnership is a collaboration between the Council of Michigan Foundations, Indiana Philanthropy Alliance, Iowa Council of Foundations, Philanthropy Missouri, and Philanthropy Ohio. 

The Midwest Partnership publishes an annual Midwest Grantmaker Salary Report and hosts joint programs, including monthly webinars connecting funders across the four states. Webinars are typically designed for community foundations, corporate foundations and giving programs, and/or family foundations. Occasionally, a program -- like this one! -- will be relevant to all foundation types. Regardless of focus, all foundation types may register for any program. 

Participation in webinars and access to the annual Salary Report is free for Member organizations. Non-Member Missouri grantmakers may not access the report but occasionally may register for webinars by contributing a $75 fee.