DEVELOPING SUCCESSFUL PARTNERSHIPS

Whether you are partnering on a grant or a community outreach project, collaborating with other like-minded organizations can produce a wider impact. Many stations have had tremendous success developing and maintaining partnerships with community organizations, corporations, educational institutions and federal agencies among many others. Provided below are examples of successful station partnerships with links to tips and best practices for others looking to develop similar partnerships. 

Success Stories
We regularly provide case studies highlighting stations that have been successful applying for federal and/or foundation funding, as well as developing community partnerships. You can access a full listing of success stories, here. For those related directly to partnerships, click on the links below for more details.

• Louisiana Public Broadcasting Works with ExxonMobil to Promote STEM Education through Ready To Learn.
• KUED Partners with Community Organizations to Implement Nationwide Science Initiative.
• Six Public Broadcasting Stations Partner with State Department of Education on Race To The Top.
• KQED Partners with Local Library on an IMLS Grant to Engage Youth through Digital Learning Lab.

Developing a Shared Vision
Elizabeth Babcock, Chief Public Engagement Officer and Roberts Dean of the California Academy of Sciences

On the Grant Center webinar Partnership Opportunities with IMLS from April 27, 2012, presenter Matt Williams of KQED provided these excellent tips on how to develop a shared vision with potential partners. Elizabeth Babcock of the California Academy of Sciences, partnered with KQED on an IMLS grant to build a digital learning lab in the San Francisco community. More on this project can be found in the KQED success story.