Strategic Partnerships for Growth, Impact and Resiliency
Date & Time:
Thursday, September 4, 2025
1–2:30 PM Eastern | 10–11:30 AM Pacific
Format:
Live Workshop
Available On Demand (Sept. 6, 2025–Sept. 4, 2026)
Price:
ASA Member Rate: $35*
Non-member Rate: $45*
Certificates & Credits:
Continuing Education credits are not available for this course. We will offer a Certificate of Attendance.
A yearly ASA membership is $275 for individuals and $100 for retired professionals & students. ASA also offers Organizational Membership. Learn more about membership here.
*This course is non-refundable.
Description:
This workshop equips individuals and organizations with the tools to build and leverage strategic partnerships for growth, impact, and resilience. Participants will learn how to expand networks, access valuable resources, and collaborate with like-minded organizations to achieve greater efficiency. The session emphasizes partnership-building, resource optimization, and organizational resilience, ensuring attendees can achieve more without overextending resources.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of strategic partnerships and their role in driving growth, resilience, and impact.
- Identify potential partners to expand local and national networks while enhancing organizational visibility.
- Develop strategies to create mutually beneficial collaborations that improve effectiveness and access to key resources.
- Learn how to research, establish, and maintain strategic partnerships for long-term success.
On Aging Institute Faculty:
Cliff Gates is a nationally recognized speaker, trauma-informed trainer, and co-founder of Map to HOPE, a social enterprise delivering equity-focused leadership training, anti-abuse education, and community empowerment initiatives across the U.S. and internationally. With more than two decades’ experience mobilizing communities and equipping leaders, Gates has trained thousands of individuals across sectors—including corporations, nonprofits, government agencies and educational institutions.
He is uniquely positioned to lead this session on Strategic Partnerships for Growth, Impact and Resiliency, drawing from more than 20 years as a trusted connector across sectors. His extensive background in forging and sustaining partnerships spans corporate clients, civic governments, major metropolitan law enforcement agencies, NGOs, and professional sports teams. As a practitioner and consultant, Gates has helped diverse and sometimes disparate organizations align goals, deepen collaboration, and build sustainable relationships that drive long-term impact.
Who should attend this session:
- Nonprofit executive directors and program managers
- Development and fundraising professionals
- Community outreach and engagement coordinators
- Coalition builders and network facilitators
- Public agency staff seeking cross-sector collaboration
- Social enterprise and grassroots organization leaders
