Target 17

Encourage and promote effective public, public-private and civil society partnerships, building on the experience and resourcing strategies of partnerships.

Could this be your career mission?

Below are employers you could work for, occupations they employ, and education and training programs to prepare you to achieve this target.

Employers

Community Development Corporations: Revitalize neighborhoods and foster partnerships between public, private, and community stakeholders to address local issues such as housing, economic development, and social services.
Neighborhood Associations: Improve the quality of life in specific neighborhoods by facilitating collaboration among residents, businesses, and local government entities.
Chambers of Commerce: Foster partnerships between businesses, government agencies, and community organizations to promote economic development and support local businesses.
Rotary Clubs: Bring together professionals and community leaders to address various social and economic challenges through partnerships and collaborative projects.
Community Foundations: Pool financial resources from donors to support local initiatives and projects that benefit the community, often through partnerships with nonprofit organizations and government agencies.
Civic Engagement Groups: Focus on empowering citizens to participate in the decision-making processes of their communities and often work with various stakeholders to promote partnerships to address local issues.
Local Development Corporations: Stimulate economic growth and development by facilitating partnerships between government, businesses, and community organizations to invest in infrastructure, entrepreneurship, and job creation.
Environmental Conservation Groups: Promote environmental stewardship and sustainability through partnerships with government agencies, businesses, and community members to address issues like pollution, conservation, and climate change adaptation.
Community Action Agencies: Alleviate poverty and empower low-income citizens and families through partnerships with government entities, nonprofit organizations, and community stakeholders to provide essential services and resources.
Main Street Programs: Revitalize downtown areas and commercial districts by fostering partnerships between local businesses, property owners, residents, and government agencies to promote economic development and historic preservation.

Training

Partnership Development and Management: Covers the principles and practices of building and sustaining partnerships, including strategies for identifying partners, negotiating agreements, and managing collaborative efforts.
Community Engagement and Outreach: Equips individuals with skills in stakeholder analysis, facilitation techniques, and communication strategies to effectively engage diverse community members in partnership initiatives.
Policy Analysis and Advocacy: Focuses on understanding policy processes, analyzing policy issues relevant to partnerships, and advocating for policy changes that support collaborative approaches to addressing social and economic challenges.
Grant Writing and Fundraising: Provides participants with the skills to identify funding sources, write compelling grant proposals, and cultivate relationships with donors to secure financial support for partnership initiatives.
Strategic Communication and Public Relations: Covers effective communication strategies, media relations, and public relations tactics to promote partnership initiatives, engage stakeholders, and build public support.
Project Management: Equips individuals with the skills to plan, execute, and monitor partnership projects, including defining project goals, allocating resources, managing timelines, and evaluating outcomes.
Conflict Resolution and Mediation: Teaches techniques for managing conflicts and resolving disputes that may arise within partnerships, fostering constructive dialogue and collaboration among partners.
Legal and Regulatory Compliance: Familiarizes individuals with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards governing partnerships, ensuring that partnership activities are conducted in accordance with legal requirements.
Data Analysis and Evaluation: Focuses on collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to evaluate the impact and effectiveness of partnership initiatives, informing decision-making and continuous improvement efforts.
Leadership and Collaboration: Develops individuals' abilities to lead and facilitate collaborative efforts, inspire and motivate team members, and navigate complex organizational and interpersonal dynamics within partnerships.

Occupations

Partnership Coordinators and Managers: Oversee the development, implementation, and management of partnerships between organizations.
Community Engagement Specialists: Engage various stakeholders and community members in partnership initiatives, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs are addressed.
Policy Analysts: Conduct research and analysis on policy issues relevant to partnership development and provide recommendations for effective partnership strategies.
Grants and Funding Officers: Identify funding opportunities, write grant proposals, and manage funding relationships to support partnership initiatives.
Communications and Outreach Specialists: Develop communication strategies and materials to promote partnership initiatives and engage stakeholders and the public.
Program Evaluators: Evaluate the effectiveness of partnership programs and initiatives, collecting and analyzing data to assess outcomes and inform future strategies.
Legal Advisors: Provide legal guidance on partnership agreements, contracts, and compliance issues, ensuring that partnerships are structured and implemented legally and ethically.
Community Organizers: Mobilize community members and organizations to participate in partnership activities and advocacy efforts.
Project Managers: Manage the implementation of partnership projects, coordinating activities, timelines, and resources to achieve desired outcomes.
Government Liaison Specialists: Facilitate communication and collaboration between the organization and government agencies, helping to navigate regulatory processes and access government resources and support for partnership initiatives.

Back to Goal 17 Targets

Encourage and promote effective public, public-private and civil society partnerships, building on the experience and resourcing strategies of partnerships.

Could this be your career mission? Below are employers you could work for, occupations they employ, and education and training programs to prepare you to achieve this target.

Employers

Could this be your career mission?

Below are employers you could work for, occupations they employ, and education and training programs to prepare you to achieve this target.