Community Action 368: Introduce a Nonprofit to Potential Supporters
The Idea: With permission, connect a nonprofit with individuals, businesses, foundations, community groups, or institutions that may be interested in its mission.
Why It Matters: A thoughtful introduction can help an organization develop relationships, share its work, and explore possible volunteering, funding, sponsorship, or collaboration.
Try It Today: Ask the nonprofit which types of supporters it hopes to meet, then identify one potentially relevant and appropriate contact.
Make It Work for You: Obtain permission from both sides before sharing contact details or making commitments. Explain the possible connection accurately and disclose relevant personal or business relationships. Do not promise funding, sponsorship, media coverage, contracts, referrals, or access to decision-makers. Avoid sharing confidential proposals, donor information, client stories, or internal needs without authorization. A respectful introduction should allow either party to decline without pressure.
Take It Further: Arrange an introductory conversation, invite the nonprofit to an appropriate community event, share its official materials, or connect it with a professional association or corporate-giving program.
Community Connection: Nonprofit introductions, relationship-building, community partnerships, and supporter engagement
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