Ian Bryan is presenting a workshop at the Tutor/Mentor Conference in Chicago on May 12th. The conference is free. Register here. If you do not register in advance, there is an admission fee.

3:00 pm to 4:20 pm

Leadership-Oriented Strategies for Sustainable Partnering with Business,
presented by Ian Bryan, www.sensiblecity.com

This workshop addresses nonprofit administration and development, exploring creative ways to find, forge and execute highly productive and sustainable partnerships between business and community interests.

Each year, an increasing number of businesses open their doors to creative partnerships with non-profit organizations, with the intention of designing a shared agenda that supports everyone involved. Traditionally, however, these partnerships often become under-productive or lose their momentum over time. This workshop will explore traditional and nontraditional approaches to these partnerships, focusing specifically on co-creative, sustainable pairings. Citing recent case studies and established best practices, participants will explore leadership-oriented strategies for creating long-term, healthy non-profit/for-profit partnerships.

Workshop topics will include:

• Foundation: Internal Strategy for Prospecting
• First Steps: The Most Important Dialogue of All
• Co-Creation: Manifesting the Win/Win Scenario
• Execution: Ensuring Sustainability and Effectiveness
• Motivation: Mobilizing and maintaining citizen support