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Partner With Bridge Builders

Fourteen pathways to work together

Partnerships at Bridge Builders begin with a conversation, not a form. Below are the pathways organizations most often use. If yours is not listed, reach out and we will build the right relationship together.

Partnership programs are in development. Nothing on this page is marketed as a currently active offering.

Program Host

Host stewarded Bridge Builders programs in your community.

Examples

community centers, cultural organizations, faith communities

Collaboration

Shared calendar, on-site stewardship, and follow-through into archive.

Community Partner

Collaborate on shared community initiatives.

Examples

neighborhood coalitions, cultural collectives

Collaboration

Co-designed programming, shared outreach, and reciprocal referral.

School Partner

Integrate Academy learning into schools, libraries, and after-school programs.

Examples

K–12 schools, after-school programs, public libraries

Collaboration

Curriculum alignment, workshops, and educator development.

Research Partner

Partner on consent-governed inquiry and community-embedded research.

Examples

universities, research centers, community researchers

Collaboration

Shared research design, ethical review, and public knowledge translation.

Evaluation Partner

Design and carry out program evaluation aligned to community outcomes.

Examples

evaluators, learning-and-evaluation groups

Collaboration

Logic models, indicators, and shared measurement.

Health Partner

Support health-adjacent programs with clinical and public-health expertise.

Examples

clinics, public-health agencies, community-health networks

Collaboration

Co-referral pathways, health literacy, and safety review.

Business Partner

Partner on workforce, apprenticeship, and Conscious Commerce.

Examples

local employers, social enterprises

Collaboration

Apprenticeships, mentorship, and shared leadership development.

Technology Partner

Support ethical technology, accessibility, and shared infrastructure.

Examples

civic-tech organizations, accessibility partners

Collaboration

Consent-respecting tools and shared standards.

Grant Partner

Fund program delivery, capacity, evaluation, or community infrastructure.

Examples

foundations, grantmakers

Collaboration

Shared logic model, evaluation, and reporting.

Referral Partner

Refer participants to Bridge Builders and receive referrals in return.

Examples

community services, youth organizations

Collaboration

Shared referral pathways and consented handoffs.

Training Partner

Collaborate on curriculum, workshops, and facilitator development.

Examples

training organizations, professional networks

Collaboration

Shared curriculum, credentialing, and delivery.

Implementation Partner

Deliver programs alongside Bridge Builders across sites.

Examples

service delivery organizations, multi-site networks

Collaboration

Shared implementation standards and steward review.

Capacity Building Partner

Strengthen community organizations through shared capacity work.

Examples

intermediary organizations, capacity funders

Collaboration

Curriculum design, evaluation, and leadership development.