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Coffee Talk: How does your organization manage partnerships?

Author Rikka Holiday

As a funding organization, you have important partnerships with fellow funders, nonprofits, government agencies, and other philanthropic organizations.

Listen as your peers discuss the following questions and more:

  • How have your partnerships evolved over the years?
  • How do you think partnerships are best fostered in this ever changing sector?
  • How do you want to forge future partnerships going forward?

About the Author

Raised in Bozeman, Montana, Rikka got her start by teaching golf locally and fell in love with connecting with people as they learn a new skill. She attended Gustavus Adolphus College in Minnesota and earned a degree in history. Rikka has a decade of experience in client services, primarily in the software sector. With a background in translating technology for learners at all levels, she is passionate about making the world a better place through technology. Rikka joined Foundant in early 2020, finding the connection to the philanthropic sector a perfect match for her values. Working with funders and supporting them through their use of Grant Lifecycle Manager (GLM) and Scholarship Lifecycle Manager (SLM) gives Rikka a profound sense of fulfillment. Rikka also enjoys reading historical fiction, baking sourdough bread, and hitting the links whenever the Montana weather cooperates. Areas of expertise: family and private foundations, data collection best practices, administrator and applicant workflow efficiencies, and translating technology to foster understanding.

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