Community Briefing: Nonprofit Collaborations for Greater Impact

Nonprofits increasingly recognize that a traditional, independent structure may limit their ability to sustain operations or expand their impact. Strategic alliances offer an alternative and can take many forms along a continuum, from operating with a fiscal sponsor to collaborating on programming to merging two organizations into one.

Join us online and hear firsthand from organizations and consultants who have engaged in successful strategic alliances.

Together, we’ll explore how thoughtful partnerships can unlock new possibilities, strengthen organizations and create greater impact for our community.

With questions or changes in registration, please contact Carmen Burgos.

Panelists

Jennifer Fiorillo, MPH, MBA, CEO & President, Bridges Healthcare, Inc. has an extensive background in behavioral health, business management, quality, compliance and program development. Prior to joining Bridges, she was the Director of CommuniCare, Inc., a behavioral healthcare partner of Bridges headquartered in New Haven. She received her Masters of Public Health from Southern Connecticut State University in 1999 and Masters of Business Administration from Post University in 2010.

Jennifer Heath, President & CEO, United Way of Greater New Haven, has held the position since 2016, after serving the organization as Executive Vice President and Vice President of Community Impact. Heath has been a key architect of United Way’s work in the community, with a particular focus on improving the lives of families, children and youth. She has also successfully diversified and grown the organization’s revenue, staff and board.

Anne Yurasek, Principal, Fio Partners, has been an organizational development consultant for 25+ years. Yurasek advises clients and project teams, bringing clarity, empathy and practical strategies to leaders working to make a difference in their communities. She supports leaders in making strategic decisions and is uniquely able to guide organizations through their inflection points, whether due to consolidation or growth.

Moderator

Jackie Downing, Sr. Director of Grantmaking and Nonprofit Support, The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, has been on staff at The Community Foundation for 15 years. She divides her time between competitive grantmaking and strengthening nonprofits through capacity building programs, workshops, giveGreater.org and The Great Give.