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What is C3?
C3 was established in fall 2009 by nine funding partners in the Midlands to encourage the development of a more effective, efficient and innovative nonprofit sector. This program is designed to support innovative new partnerships among nonprofits.
Who are the C3 Partners?
The partners are: Bank of America Charitable Foundation, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Central Carolina Community Foundation, Colonial Life, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Palmetto Health, Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina, The Cultural Council of Richland/Lexington counties, and United Way of the Midlands.
How does C3 work?
Organizations seeking to form collaborations apply jointly to the C3 program. If accepted, C3 provides a Technical Assistance Team comprised of professionals with experience in nonprofit work to help organizations implement collaborations. The Team will provide:
- Assessment of current operations and the quality and function of existing collaborations.
- Development of specific recommendations for enhanced collaborations, cost efficiencies, and strategic restructuring opportunities that would enhance the ability of the organizations to serve clients effectively and function well financially during difficult economic times.
- Implementation of strategic restructuring opportunities including advanced facilitated discussions between organizations. Additional assistance may include drafting legal agreements or policies and procedures, revising marketing materials, and integrating programs and services.
What are some examples of collaborations?
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Sharing program staff
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Acquiring another organization or program from another organization
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Merger of two or more organizations
Does C3 make grants to agencies?
C3 does not provide program, capital, or operating support for the agencies. Grants are not provided directly to agencies; rather the services of the Technical Assistance Team are paid directly by the C3 program. As a pilot program, technical assistance would be available for approximately one year or less.
Does our organization have to be a nonprofit to participate?
At least one organization in the collaboration applying to C3 must be a 501(c)(3) or qualifying public charity.
What if our organization serves outside Richland and Lexington counties?
At least one organization in the application must be headquartered in Richland or Lexington County. The organizations may serve clients/customers outside of those counties or even state-wide.
How many organizations can apply together to C3?
Applications must represent at least two organizations, but there is not a maximum.
Is there information available on types of collaborations?
The C3 website has links to articles and other types of information as you explore various types of collaborations. Visit the C3 website at www.uway.org/C3. Also, C3 will host a community workshop on Thursday February 4, 2010, from 9 a.m. to noon at Colonial Life with a national expert Bob Harrington from La Piana Consulting on 'Strategic Restructuring for Nonprofit Organizations'. The workshop is free, but seating is limited and registration is required. Organizations may register at www.uway.org.
Does C3 'match' agencies together to collaborate?
No, to apply to C3 organizations must have already entered into collaboration discussions. While it is preferred that each organizations applying will have approved staff and Board leadership to enter into discussions via a formal, recorded vote at a Board meeting this is not required to participate in C3.
If your organization is thinking of collaborating, but doesn't know where to start or doesn't have a partner you are encouraged to review resource links and then contact one of the funding partners to discuss your situation.
How do I apply?
For more information and application materials:
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