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M-T1-SP-28 · Theme 1

Rotary Non-Profit Coalition

Form a practical coalition of non-profits to share capacity, coordinate service delivery and address a jointly evidenced sector constraint.

Where this idea came from

Playbook entry
M-T1-SP-28 · Rotary Non-Profit Coalition
Theme
Theme 1: Attraction & Visibility · Subtheme SP: Strategic Partnerships
Source material
Existing checked Theme 1 guide
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M-T1-SP-28 · Rotary Non-Profit Coalition

What could this idea change?

Frontline organisations preserve more effort for beneficiaries by sharing selected infrastructure, learning or coordination.

Could this work in our club?

  • Non-profit chief executives and programme leads, volunteer organisations, funders, councils and Rotary coalition sponsors. Use when several non-profits face the same operational barrier or service dependency.

Before you start

  • A verified common problem and member due diligence proportionate to shared activity.
  • Coalition charter covering decisions, contributions, confidentiality, competition and exit.
  • A costed first workstream with accountable host and beneficiary test.

At the end: Share the evaluation with members, settle shared costs and data, and close or re-charter the pilot before expanding coalition scope.

Before your club says yes

Does the idea fit?

Talk with the people it is meant to serve and check that the need is real.

Who can say yes?

Name the person or group that can approve the work, spending and any safety arrangements.

Are people protected?

Check privacy, consent and safety. Collect only the information you genuinely need.

Can everyone take part?

Check the language, format, place, technology and cost for barriers.

Are the facts and permissions right?

Check names, claims, images, quotations, partner references and Rotary branding.

How will we learn?

Note where things stand now, check in at 30, 60 and 90 days, and decide what to do next.

Worksheets for your club

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01

Partnership and stakeholder map

Use this worksheet to agree what the club and any partners will each contribute, decide and protect.

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02

Implementation and budget plan

Use this worksheet to turn the idea into a short list of actions, dates, costs and responsibilities.

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03

Workflow and minimum-data register

Use this worksheet to map each step and keep only the information the club genuinely needs.

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