The following table gives a brief outline of the key elements in various types of linkages a nonprofit might employ to maximize effectiveness and leverage resources.
The table is adapted from community-building training presented in 1997 by South Dakota State University Cooperative Extension Service/National Network for Collaborations.
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Networking |
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Cooperation or Alliance |
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Coordination or Partnership |
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Coalition |
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Collaboration |
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