1. A Unique Partnership With Like-Minded Organizations
2017 North American Inter-District Meeting
Judy Kautz
Zonta Club of Central Oklahoma

2. Why Partner With Other Organizations?
Zonta is often called the “best kept secret”
How do we spread the word about this amazing organization?
One option is to create partnerships with like-minded organizations who work toward similar goals
Partnerships multiply the impact of events or projects by expanding the reach
Several enthusiastic groups are better than one!

3. Zonta Guidelines About Affiliations
Before launching into relationships with other organizations, be sure to read Zonta International’s guidelines about affiliations, found on ZI website
Affiliation with Other Organizations Policy
Affiliation with Other Organizations Policy Guidelines
Encourages Zontians to work with others when effective
Sets conditions for any affiliation
Zonta’s nonpartisan and nonsectarian character is preserved
Zonta’s name and credibility are not likely to be adversely affected

4. Choosing Like-Minded Organizations
Definition of Like-Minded:
Resembling or similar; having similar opinions and interests; agreeing, compatible, harmonious, in accord, of one mind, of the same mind
Review local service fund recipients and non-profit organizations in your community
Check out their goals and objectives for a match with the Zonta mission
Visit their facilities, events and meetings and invite them to yours

5. Central Oklahoma’s Zonta Says No Fun Walk and 5K Run
Annual event held on the Saturday closest to International Women’s Day
Registration costs: Walk $25; Run $35
Use signmeup.com for online registration
Advertise on Facebook, Twitter, Club and District websites
Announced in runner’s publications
All participants receive a medal, t-shirt, and several complimentary items from partnership organizations

7. Our Partners’ Role
Partnering organizations advertise and/or sponsor event
Partners in 2017 include:
YWCA – Domestic Violence Shelter
Palomar – one stop legal support for victims of domestic violence
Neighborhood Services Organization Martha’s House – providing furnished housing for homeless families
Dragonfly Home – Oklahoma’s first human trafficking crisis center
Youth Services Supporting Kids in Independent Living – providing support for homeless teenagers
Monies raised are, in part, distributed to these organizations as local service

8. What’s Unique?
Special event to distribute participants event packets the day before the walk/run
Partner organizations set up information tables and pass out flyers and brochures
Provides opportunity to tell about their causes and upcoming events and fundraisers
Club members can also visit tables and learn too
Refreshments are served
Participants learn about what they are supporting

9. Benefits
We build relationships with partners and expand influence and visibility in community
We all collectively support and advertise each others’ events
Events announced on Web, Twitter and Facebook pages
We mutually gain memberships
It is a win-win for everyone!

10. Let’s Brainstorm What are other types of community organizations?
What are other types of events?
What publicity opportunities work best?
Where should profits go?
Shared equally by organizations?
United for one cause?
Other ideas?

11. Thank you!