Inland Empire Resource Network Convening

Practical Tips & Tools Series: Collaboration - New Money or a Waste of Time

We will discuss the importance of collaborations among nonprofit partners around a shared mission or vision.  Sometimes these collaborations result in additional revenue for everyone.  Sometimes, no money is included but it increases the quality and capacity of services for the people we serve.  Other times, it is fun networking but mostly a waste of time and effort.  This workshop will discuss how and why collaborations can be successful, and how to avoid pitfalls.

Key Takeaways:

Darryl Evey is the CEO of Family Assistance Program.  Under his leadership, Family Assistance Program has expanded to include opening the only youth shelters in San Bernardino County, opening multiple transitional housing programs, two youth drop-in centers, a prisoner reentry program, and an anti-human trafficking program.  Each of these programs are run by survivor/leaders who represent the clients they serve. All programs are heavily focused on providing a trauma-informed empowerment approach to helping their clients achieve their own goals.