Tips on Engaging Diverse Groups of External Partners
Initially created to inform federal staff at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this tip sheet provides key considerations for how organizations can identify potential diverse external partners, conduct outreach to them, and build and sustain productive relationships with them.
The document outlines key strategies for engaging a broad range of partners, from identifying and reaching out to diverse groups, to sustaining meaningful relationships over time.
It emphasizes the importance of setting realistic expectations, providing support to partners, and demonstrating a commitment to equity by listening to and incorporating diverse perspectives. The resource also highlights the importance of understanding contextual barriers to engagement and ensuring that the relationships are mutually beneficial, not transactional, and helps organizations create a plan for outreach and relationship building that fosters trust and collaboration.
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