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Strategic Partnerships
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Join the Nash Ecosystem. Collaborate with us to create lasting community transformation through strategic partnerships that multiply impact.
12+
Partner Categories
6
Life Domains
$100M+
Development Experience
30+
Years of Impact
🤝 Why Partner
The Power of Collaboration
The challenges facing our communities are too complex for any single organization. Strategic partnerships multiply our collective impact and create sustainable, systemic change.
"Alone we can do good work. Together we can transform systems."
💰 Funding Partners
Investment Partners
Organizations and individuals providing financial resources to scale our impact.
Private Foundations
Grant Funding
Family foundations, community foundations, and private grantmakers investing in systemic change and social determinants of health.
Examples: Kauffman Foundation, Health Forward, Hall Family Foundation, Sunderland Foundation
Corporate Partners
CSR & Sponsorship
Businesses investing in community development through corporate social responsibility, employee engagement, and cause marketing.
Examples: Banks, utilities, healthcare systems, major employers, real estate developers
Individual Donors
Major Gifts & Planned Giving
High-net-worth individuals, family offices, and philanthropists seeking measurable community impact and legacy opportunities.
Examples: Donor Advised Funds, charitable trusts, estate gifts, impact investors
🏛️ Institutional Partners
Government & Academic
Public sector and educational institutions advancing community transformation.
Government Agencies
Public Sector
City, county, state, and federal agencies focused on housing, health, economic development, and community services.
Examples: HUD, MHDC, KCMO, Jackson County, Missouri DED, KCATA
Universities & Colleges
Academic Partners
Higher education institutions providing research, curriculum development, student engagement, and academic credentialing.
Examples: UMKC, Rockhurst, JCCC, MCC, Park University, USC, Johns Hopkins
Research Institutions
Data & Evaluation
Think tanks, policy centers, and research organizations providing data, evaluation, and evidence-based program design.
Examples: Urban Institute, Brookings, local policy centers, evaluation firms
🏥 Sector Partners
Industry-Specific Collaboration
Organizations aligned with our six life domains providing expertise and resources.
Healthcare Systems
Health Domain
Hospitals, clinics, FQHCs, and insurers addressing social determinants of health through community benefit programs.
Examples: Truman Medical Center, Saint Luke's, Swope Health, Blue KC, CareSTL
Financial Institutions
Economic Domain
Banks, credit unions, and CDFIs providing financial literacy education, affordable products, and CRA investments.
Examples: Commerce Bank, UMB, Country Club Bank, Central Bank, Mazuma
Real Estate & Housing
Housing Domain
Developers, housing authorities, and property managers creating affordable housing opportunities and resident services.
Examples: HAKC, LIHTC syndicators, affordable housing developers, property managers
Technology Companies
Technology Domain
Tech firms providing digital literacy training, equipment donations, and workforce development partnerships.
Examples: Google, Microsoft, Cerner, Garmin, local tech startups, coding bootcamps
Legal & Advocacy
Civic Domain
Law firms, legal aid organizations, and advocacy groups providing pro bono services and policy expertise.
Examples: Legal Aid of Western Missouri, law firm pro bono programs, civic organizations
Environmental Organizations
Environment Domain
Environmental groups focused on sustainability, environmental justice, and green workforce development.
Examples: Bridging the Gap, Heartland Conservation, KC Parks, utility companies
🙏 Community Partners
Faith-Based & Nonprofit
Community organizations with trusted relationships and local presence.
Faith-Based Organizations
Churches & Ministries
Churches, mosques, synagogues, and faith communities providing facilities, volunteers, and trusted community connections.
Examples: Macedonia Baptist, local congregations, interfaith councils, religious nonprofits
Social Service Nonprofits
Program Delivery
Nonprofit organizations delivering complementary services and co-locating programs for holistic participant support.
Examples: United Way, Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity, local service agencies
Community Organizations
Neighborhood Groups
Neighborhood associations, community development corporations, and grassroots organizations with deep local ties.
Examples: CDCs, neighborhood associations, resident councils, community land trusts
📢 Amplification Partners
Media & Influence
Partners who help spread the message and expand our reach.
Media Partners
Press & Broadcasting
Television, radio, print, and digital media outlets providing coverage, PSAs, and storytelling platforms.
Examples: KSHB, KMBC, KC Star, The Call, Flatland, local podcasts
Influencers & Ambassadors
Community Champions
Community leaders, social media influencers, and public figures who champion our mission and expand awareness.
Examples: Civic leaders, athletes, artists, social media creators, celebrity supporters
Event Partners
Convening & Visibility
Event venues, conference organizers, and community gatherings providing platforms for visibility and engagement.
Examples: Convention centers, hotels, community event organizers, festivals
✨ Benefits
Why Partner With TNGCF?
Measurable Impact
Clear metrics and outcomes reporting for your stakeholders
Aligned Mission
Evidence-based approach to social determinants of health
Proven Leadership
30+ years of demonstrated community transformation
Nash Ecosystem
Access to integrated housing, health, and wealth services
Brand Visibility
Recognition across our communications and events
Collaborative Culture
True partnership, not just transactional giving
Scalable Model
Proven methodology ready for expansion
Innovation
AI-powered approaches and modern curriculum
📋 Process
How to Partner
1
Connect
Reach out to discuss your organization's goals and interests
2
Explore
We'll identify alignment and co-create partnership structure
3
Formalize
Agree on terms, deliverables, and success metrics
4
Launch
Begin collaboration with ongoing communication and reporting
Let's Build Together
Ready to explore a partnership? We'd love to learn about your organization and discuss how we can create impact together.
