Power
in Partnership
Cohort

Apply to the Cohort
Apply to the Cohort

A cohort-based workshop series for organizations exploring whether and how strategic partnership fits into their future

In this moment, many leaders are asking what comes next.

Power in Partnership is designed as foundational work, creating intentional space for leaders to step back, clarify their priorities, and thoughtfully explore whether partnership is the right path forward.

Key Information

What Will Be Accomplished

Why This Work Matters

  • Applications open May 14 and close June 5

  • Virtual information session on May 21 at 1 PM ET

  • 4 virtual sessions (beginning July 13)

  • Designed for teams of 2–3 leaders from the same organization

  • At least one team member must be an active EdLoC member

  • Team must include at least one senior organizational leader (e.g., CEO, Executive Director, or equivalent)

  • Participants should plan to attend all sessions as a team

  • Sessions include practical tools, templates, and peer learning

This is foundational work to help your team ask the right questions before pursuing a partnership.

Over four virtual sessions, your team will clarify your strategic priorities and long-term direction, identify what your organization brings to a potential partnership, explore partnership pathways from early collaboration to more formal structures, and build a foundation in due diligence, decision-making, and stakeholder alignment.

Leaders of color continue to navigate funding instability, shifting political dynamics, and increasing pressure on their work.

In this context, the question is not just how organizations sustain what they have built. It is how they make thoughtful, strategic decisions about what comes next.

EdLoC is committed to creating space for leaders to explore those decisions together, grounded in community, clarity, and collective strength.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Power in Partnership is designed for organizations exploring partnership as a strategy for sustainability and impact, from early-stage exploration to more formal approaches. At least one member of your team must be an active EdLoC member, and each team must include at least one senior organizational leader (e.g., CEO, Executive Director, or equivalent).

  • Organizations should apply as a team of 2–3 leaders. This may include an Executive Director or CEO, senior leadership, and in some cases, a board member. This team-based approach supports alignment and ensures your organization can fully engage in the work.

  • This experience is designed for teams. We strongly encourage applying with colleagues so you can move through the work together and make aligned decisions.

  • No. At least one member of your team must be an active EdLoC member, but additional participants do not need to be members.

  • This is foundational work to help your team explore partnership thoughtfully and determine what makes sense for your organization. Over four sessions, you will clarify your priorities, understand your value in partnership, explore potential pathways, and build a foundation for informed decision-making.

  • The cohort includes:

    • 4 virtual sessions (beginning July 13)

    • Light preparation between sessions

    • Optional office hours for additional support

    Participants should plan to attend all sessions as a team.

  • Participants are expected to attend all sessions as a team. Because the experience is interactive and builds from session to session, live participation is strongly encouraged.

    If someone on your team cannot attend, another team member should plan to participate. Materials will be shared after each session to help teams stay on track.

  • No. Participation in Power in Partnership is not required to apply for the Boulder Fund.

    However, it is strongly encouraged for organizations interested in future Boulder Fund opportunities, as it helps build the foundation needed for deeper partnership work.

  • The cohort will explore a range of partnership pathways, including:

    • Joint projects

    • Shared services

    • Strategic collaborations

    • Mergers or acquisitions

    The focus is on helping your organization determine what aligns with your goals and context.

  • By the end of the cohort, participating teams will:

    • Have greater clarity on whether partnership is the right path forward

    • Understand the key steps and considerations involved

    • Be better prepared to pursue deeper partnership opportunities if aligned

    • Have a shared internal understanding across leadership

  • We anticipate engaging approximately 30–50 organizations in this cohort experience.

  • Applications open May 14 and close June 5.

  • You can submit your application here

  • Reach out to Jin-Soo Huh, Senior Director of Partnerships & Innovation, for more information.