Partnerships are long term relationships that develop over time. They are with agencies, not with personnel of any of the partners because individuals change jobs. You must get everything in writing, so when individuals leave, the commitments remain.
For an African American agency the stakes are higher, and the bar is raised higher because of the general lack of trust given to African American based agencies. You have to work harder with less, and maintain your integrity at all times. That is just the way it is and surrendering to it allows you to be prepared in the ways you need to be.
A private/public partnership benefits all parties working together for a common purpose that ultimately benefits the intended clients,” Cathy extols. “Each party has their own interest that has to be served in order to move forward. Collectively you have to be able to work as a team.
