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Redevelopment meeting between partners

Partnership Outreach

When redeveloping a specific property or planning a future redevelopment, you will likely be in need of funding. It is extremely important to develop partnerships with local organizations who can donate materials or other resources that will get your project off the ground. Build your network as early as possible, however the letter templates offered below for requesting resources will prove most useful when you have a specific project in mind.

Partnership Development Guide
This document provides guidance on how to communicate and whom to contact, and offers a list of suggested incentives for potential funding partners.

Partnership Resource List
Use this spreadsheet to track partner organizations and contact information. Separate tabs are provided for the type of resource each organization can provide, such as funds, materials or end users of a site.

Outreach letter template – Funding  
Use this letter when reaching out to request funding from a partner organization. Fill out the highlighted sections with your information and the target organization contact’s information.

Outreach letter template – Materials  
Use this letter when reaching out to request specific materials from a partner organization. Fill out the highlighted sections with your information and the target organization contact’s information.

Outreach letter template – Volunteers  
Use this letter when reaching out to request volunteer labor from a partner organization. Fill out the highlighted sections with your information and the target organization contact’s information.