Community-based organizations looking to partner with local school districts for out-of-school learning can work to earn a seat at the table by conducting thorough research of the opportunity at hand. Being intentional about cultivating the relationship is essential, and doing your research will help that cultivation cycle.
This assessment will help in conducting a deeper due diligence. Use this template to guide your narrative throughout the process, especially when creating a presentation and responding to an RFP, and even after partnering.
Utilizing this assessment will help you identify:
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- Who they want to serve?
- Why they want to serve?
- What are the pain points?
- What's the size of their pool?
- What does their funding look like?
- What is the curriculum?
- Who are the stakeholders for the program cycle you're in?
