📌 Purpose:
The Partnership Mapping Form helps SayPro:
- Identify and align potential partners with specific validated strategic themes
- Streamline targeted engagement and concept note development
- Improve the efficiency of proposal matchmaking for co-investment and collaboration
📋 Form Structure & Fields
| Field Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Theme ID | Unique ID from the Strategic Themes List (e.g., ST-0214) |
| Theme Title | Short description of the strategic idea (e.g., “Solar-Powered ICT Lab for Rural TVET”) |
| Strategic Area | Category (e.g., Energy, Digital, Skills Development, Green Infrastructure) |
| Target Region/College | Geographic location or college where the project is proposed |
| Suggested Partner Type | Corporate, Government, Donor, NGO, Academic, Multilateral, etc. |
| Potential Partners (Name) | Specific organizations SayPro could engage (e.g., MTN, USAID, Absa, DBSA) |
| Partner Motivation/Interest | Why the partner might care (e.g., CSR goal, ESG alignment, market development) |
| SayPro Contribution | What SayPro brings (e.g., land, students, staff, operational support) |
| Desired Partner Contribution | What the partner would provide (e.g., funding, equipment, expertise, branding) |
| Alignment Score (1–5) | Relevance of the theme to the partner’s known priorities |
| Engagement Status | Not Contacted / Contacted / In Talks / LOI Sent / Proposal Under Review |
| Next Action Step | Meeting, LOI Draft, Portal Upload, Proposal Submission, etc. |
| Owner/Employee Responsible | SayPro employee name or team handling the lead |
📄 Sample Entry:
| Theme ID | Theme Title | Target Region | Potential Partner | Motivation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST-0083 | Green Construction Lab | Gauteng TVET | PPC Cement | CSR in education, green building advocacy | In Talks |
🧭 How to Use the Form:
- Start with the filtered strategic themes list.
- Research and suggest matching partners using SayPro’s partner intelligence database, web searches, or past engagements.
- Score alignment and fill in motivations for both SayPro and the partner.
- Submit the form to the SayPro Strategic Partnerships Office for tracking and outreach.
🗂️ Submission & Storage:
- Upload completed forms to the SayPro Strategic Partnership Portal > Partnership Mapping Folder
- Each form should be named:
EmployeeName_ThemeID_MappingForm_Date.xlsx
Would you like:
- A downloadable Excel or Google Sheets template?
- Help populating a sample form for one of your active themes?
- A merged dashboard that visualizes engagement status by theme or region?
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