Teaching Paper: Partnership Proposal Templates for Non-Profit and Corporate Collaboration

Teaching Paper: Partnership Proposal Templates for Non-Profit and Corporate Collaboration

Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Teaching Paper | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676

DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-cr-prt-spn-tp-01


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About the Article

Developing effective partnerships with corporations requires structured communication and clearly defined value propositions. This Teaching Paper introduces practical proposal templates that help non-profits present mission alignment, mutual benefits, and measurable outcomes in a persuasive, professional format. Drawing on principles of strategic planning and corporate social responsibility (CSR), it provides both an executive summary model and a detailed proposal outline, complemented by practical guidance, a real-world case study, and reflection questions. Designed as a bridge between theory and practice, the paper equips practitioners with actionable tools and offers academics an applied resource for teaching proposal development and collaboration.

Key Topics

  • Non-profit partnerships
  • Corporate social responsibility
  • Proposal development
  • Strategic communication
  • Templates and tools
  • Social impact

Suggested Citation

Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Teaching Paper: Partnership Proposal Templates for Non-Profit and Corporate Collaboration. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. Neya Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-cr-prt-spn-tp-15

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