Take away valuable tips on partnering with corporations.

Partnerships with corporations have traditionally provided great opportunities for nonprofits, including cash and in-kind resources, expertise, and people. However, during these difficult economic times, the kinds of opportunities for partnering have shifted.

• How do you manage your relationships with the corporation at a time of ever shifting priorities for the corporation and for you?
• Do you have a clear understanding of the corporation's goals for working with you?
• Do your corporate contacts have a good understanding of your goals for working with them?
• Do you feel like you're speaking the same language?

This workshop will provide a deeper understanding of effective nonprofit and corporate partnerships and will include advice on overcoming cross-sector barriers, negotiating mutually beneficial partnerships, and positioning your organization to deepen opportunities for employee engagement.

About the presenter:
Joni Podolsky has over twenty years of experience in nonprofits and corporate philanthropy. Her passion is developing cross-sector partnerships between corporations and the community. In her career, she has worked with more than 200 corporations, helping them generate over $32 million of community benefit in the form of cash, in-kind donations, and volunteers. Joni is currently Manager of Global Diversity, Inclusion, and Outreach for Brocade Communications, a Silicon Valley computer networking company. She is author of Wired for Good: Strategic Technology Planning for Nonprofits (Jossey-Bass, 2003) and speaks nationwide on the issues of nonprofit strategy, technology planning, and building relationships with the corporate sector. Joni’s career includes being Principal of CommunityCollage Consulting, and leadership positions with Entrepreneurs Foundation, Center for Excellence in Nonprofits, and Smart Valley, Inc.

Space is limited. Register online below or in person. Registrants requiring ASL signers or other disability-related services are asked to contact the Foundation Center at least two weeks in advance. If you need further information, please call (415) 397-0902.

Please arrive on time or your seat may be given away to others who are waiting to attend.