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Kathy DeVaultDirector of Strategic PartnershipsCity of Orlando Neighborhood and Community SummitSaturday, March 18, 2017
The Power of Partnerships
Around the Room Introductions Why do you LOVE Orlando?
What is a partnership?
A partnership is an
arrangement where parties,
known as partners, agree to
cooperate to advance their
mutual interests.
Why are partnerships important?
“There are no problems we cannot
solve together, and very few that we
can solve by ourselves.”
-President Lyndon B. Johnson
How do partnerships benefit the City?
How do partnerships benefit our City?
Community Venues – Amway
Center, Dr. Phillips Center for the
Performing Arts & Camping World
Stadium
How do partnerships benefit our City?
SunRail & enhanced transit
How do partnerships benefit our City?
Diversification of our economy like
Medical City
Partnerships: a few more examples
Partnership Example #1 – UCF/Valencia
Downtown Campus
Partnership Example #2 – Mayor Dyer’s
Stand Up Orlando Campaign
Partnership Example #3 – Your
Neighborhood Association
Tips for partnerships
Tip # 1 for cultivating partnerships
Inventory Assets
• Your board leaders
• Nearby or like-minded businesses
• Government
• Schools
• Churches
• Non-profits
Tip # 2 for cultivating partnerships
Build a relationship with potential partners
• Introduce yourself
• Learn as much about their organization
as you know about your own
• Maintain open lines of communication
• Stay in contact
Tip # 3 solidifying partnerships
Find ways to work together that are
mutually beneficial
• What can you offer that helps their
organization? What can they offer you?
• Even if it’s not a quid pro quo, how can
you work together toward the shared
vision for your neighborhood or
organization?
• Do not “make your” ask before building
a relationship
Open Discussion: How have you partnered to solve one of your neighborhood or organization challenges?
Open Discussion: What are needs you currently have? Are there suggestions from the room on where to find a solution?
Open Discussion: Who are potential partners that you may have never considered?
Kathleen DeVault
Director of Strategic Partnerships
Office of Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer
407.246.3109
Questions?
