Coal Blooded Action Toolkit - Climate Access

newsletters or reports. Shared credit means appreciation and respect for the time and efforts ofall contributors to the process. xixIn forming partnerships, it will be extremely important to establish 1) expectations for the partnership, 2)terms of engagement including rules for communication, branding, handling sensitive information, and 3)modes of collaboration.Terms of AgreementThis should highlight the terms that each partner agrees to abide by as a part of their agreement tocollaborate. As a part of those terms, it should be established for all partners of what actions will follow forthe terms of agreement being breached.You and your partner(s) will also need to form a plan for proper channels of communication and alsoidentify point persons within each organization. This may require setting weekly check-in among partners todiscuss progress. Communicating on a consistent base will help eliminate or reduce setbacks and ensurethat all are staying on schedule. Also, include methods of communication that will be most effective such asExpectations for the PartnershipThe roles and responsibilities of each partner are important to formwhen establishing a framework for the partnership. Outlining theseareas will clear any confusion or uncertainties about who will providetechnical assistance, trainings, resources, and establish expectedoutcomes. Responsibilities should indicate and delegate thoseresponsible for implementing and evaluating as well as participation inthe project.face to face exchanges, email, phones calls, leaving voice messages, memos, etc.Branding: Branding is also important among partners. As a prominent organization, it will be important toestablish the appropriate usage of your name and/or logo. This will include listing the organization as acontributor to an opinion editorial, letter to the editor, letter to a decision maker, press release, action alert,etc. This will likely be a part of the communication channels as well as the individual(s) responsible foroversight of communication.Handling Sensitive Information: There will likely be moments that sensitive or confidential information willneed to be processed and discussed among partners. More importantly, it will be important to set upguidelines and protocol when receiving information, such as how it will be handled, and the circumstancesin which information will be shared among partners. Discussing important information with partners will be away to better understand how it will impact the partners and the project as well as keep lines ofcommunication fluid.NAACP Coal Blooded Action Toolkit48 | P a g e