SayPro Strategic Partnership Proposal Template

Document Code: SPP-[PartnerName]-[Date]
Prepared by: [Employee Name & Title]
Department: Strategic Partnerships & Accreditation
Date: [DD/MM/YYYY]

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1. Introduction & Purpose

Briefly introduce SayPro and the reason for initiating this partnership.

Example:
SayPro is seeking to establish a strategic partnership with [Partner Name] to collaborate on human-centered development initiatives, specifically in the areas of [insert relevant area: human settlement, skills training, education, etc.]. This proposal outlines the mutual benefits, roles, and shared impact goals of this collaboration.

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2. Partner Overview

Provide a summary of the potential partner’s organization.

• Organization Name:
• Sector/Type:
• Location(s) of Operation:
• Core Mission and Values:
• Relevant Projects or Capabilities:
• Point of Contact:

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3. Proposed Partnership Scope

Outline the key focus areas and intended scope of collaboration.

• Project Focus Area(s):
  • ☐ Human Settlements
  • ☐ Training & Education
  • ☐ Accreditation Services
  • ☐ Capacity Building
  • ☐ Monitoring & Evaluation
  • ☐ Research & Innovation
  • ☐ Other: [Specify]
• Geographical Scope: [Regions/Countries Covered]
• Target Beneficiaries: [Youth, Women, Rural Communities, etc.]
• Timeline/Duration: [Start Date – End Date or Ongoing]

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4. Roles and Responsibilities

SayPro’s Role

• Provide accreditation framework and support
• Offer access to technical tools and resources
• Co-develop training content or implementation strategies
• Conduct M&E and quality assurance checks

[Partner Name]’s Role

• Implement on-the-ground activities
• Co-develop program content aligned with SayPro’s standards
• Provide periodic reports and data
• Engage local stakeholders and beneficiaries

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5. Strategic Alignment with SayPro Goals

Clearly show how the partnership aligns with SayPro’s mission and strategic priorities.

SayPro Strategic Priority	How This Partnership Aligns
Expand human-centered project reach	[Insert detail]
Strengthen accredited project implementation	[Insert detail]
Promote innovation and collaboration	[Insert detail]
Improve data and monitoring of impact	[Insert detail]

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6. Expected Benefits (Mutual)

Benefits for SayPro:

• Increased reach and localized delivery
• Enhanced partner ecosystem
• Joint visibility and advocacy

Benefits for [Partner Name]:

• Access to SayPro’s accreditation and tools
• Co-branding and regional exposure
• Technical and strategic support from SayPro

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7. Risk Management & Support Needs

Identify potential risks and any support mechanisms.

Potential Risk	Mitigation Strategy
Low partner capacity	Joint training and onboarding
Data/reporting inconsistencies	Provide SayPro reporting tools & training
Delayed implementation	Set milestone check-ins and escalation plan

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8. Proposed Next Steps

1. Review and discuss proposal internally
2. Schedule a virtual alignment meeting
3. Finalize Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
4. Begin onboarding and joint planning session

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9. Contact Details

SayPro Contact Person:
Name:
Position:
Email:
Phone:

[Partner Name] Contact Person:
Name:
Position:
Email:
Phone:

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10. Appendices

• 📄 Draft MoU (attached)
• 📊 SayPro Accreditation Framework (summary)
• 📝 Partner Organization Profile or Pitch Deck (if available)