Did You Know . . . Collaboration is a relatively new community building strategy, with little information to guide its practice.
Successful collaboration requires more than a great project concept.
Funding should be ample enough to support the efforts of collaborative partners. Collaborative efforts among nonprofit organizations and public agencies often need ongoing help in conflict resolution. Disparities in access and use of computer and Internet technology can pose serious barriers to collaborative groups. There is little tradition of building on the experience of others in the world of collaborations.