Recruit Partners

Training to Go

Objectives

• Determine where to look for potential partners

• Clearly share the program’s vision and mission

• Persuasively ask partners for their assistance in achieving program goals

• Determine how partners would like to share their time or resources

Identifying Potential Partners

• Seek out unique organizations, experiences, and people

• Use connections

• Be patient since finding the right match takes time

Recognizing Community Assets

• Identify partners in the community

• Think about how to work with them

• Consider who to reach out to first

Think, Pair, Share

• Think about some of the most important things you do or have done for program youth

• Pair off and share your ideas with a partner

• Be prepared to share with the group

Bringing the Program Vision to Life

• Supporting youth in academics and life

• Providing opportunities they may not otherwise have

• Having more adults see to their success and healthy development

Effectively Sharing the Program Vision with Partners

• Create a pitch to potential partners

• Use data and vignettes to tell your story

• Have a clear and specific “ask”

Customizing Your Pitch

• What can the partner contribute?

• How much/often can they participate?

• What are their concerns and needs?

Next Steps

• Which potential partner(s) should be contacted first?

• What should we talk about when we pitch or explain our program to the partner?

• What are potential concerns the partner may have?