SayPro Strategic Task Brief

Initiative: Engage and Formalize Partnerships for Qualification & Accreditation

Reporting To: SayPro Strategic Partnerships Office
Department: Qualification Accreditation – Human-Focused Projects
Target: 5–10 New Strategic Partners

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Objective

To expand SayPro’s strategic network by initiating and formalizing partnerships with organizations that contribute to or enhance the qualification and accreditation process, specifically for human-centered projects including training, development, education, capacity building, and social innovation.

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Core Activities

1. Partner Scouting & Alignment

Goal: Identify potential collaborators aligned with SayPro’s mission.

Action Steps:

• Use internal research, sector reports, and outreach channels to identify NGOs, academic institutions, consulting firms, and government bodies.
• Focus on entities with experience in:
  • Curriculum development
  • Skills assessment
  • Community training
  • Social impact evaluation
• Align prospects with SayPro’s Accreditation Values & Standards

Deliverable:
📋 List of 20–30 potential partner organizations

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2. Initial Engagement & Discovery Conversations

Goal: Begin dialogue with top 15 prospects.

Action Steps:

• Send tailored introduction emails or concept notes
• Schedule discovery calls to explain SayPro’s strategic partnership framework
• Highlight mutual value, including co-branding, shared reach, and impact goals

Deliverable:
📞 Engagement Tracker with Call Summaries and Contact Status

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3. Partnership Proposal Development

Goal: Convert interested prospects into structured collaborations.

Action Steps:

• Draft and customize partnership proposals (including goals, scope, accreditation responsibilities)
• Share SayPro’s accreditation requirements and co-implementation strategy
• Propose models such as:
  • Joint accreditation programs
  • Regional qualification hubs
  • Advisory involvement in SayPro evaluations

Deliverable:
📄 Customized Partnership Proposals (at least 10 issued)

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4. Formalization of Agreements

Goal: Finalize 5–10 new partnerships by agreement or MoU.

Action Steps:

• Review and sign Memoranda of Understanding or Collaboration Agreements
• Outline roles in qualification, curriculum contribution, or verification processes
• Assign internal liaisons for onboarding and coordination

Deliverable:
✍️ Signed Agreements/MoUs with 5–10 Partners

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5. Onboarding & Launch of Joint Activities

Goal: Begin structured engagement with each new partner.

Action Steps:

• Share SayPro Accreditation Toolkit
• Schedule orientation session or kickoff meetings
• Identify pilot project or qualification activity for collaboration

Deliverable:
📁 Partner Onboarding File for Each New Partner
📆 Timeline for First Joint Accreditation Activity

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Reporting & Timeline

Milestone	Target Date
Completion of partner scouting	15 April 2025
Engagement and proposal sharing	16–25 April 2025
Finalization of agreements	30 April 2025
Onboarding and kickoff activities	1–10 May 2025

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Success Indicator

✅ 5–10 strategic partners signed and onboarded, contributing directly to SayPro’s qualification and accreditation mission for human-centered projects.