Partner with TUSIC
Build responsible partnerships around shared community priorities
TUSIC welcomes appropriate conversations with organizations that share our commitment to dignity, humanitarian responsibility, human rights, peace and community-led development.
Why collaborate
Complex community needs require different forms of expertise
No single organization can provide every service, reach every community or hold all the knowledge required to respond to humanitarian and long-term development challenges.
Responsible partnerships can connect community knowledge, technical expertise, institutional capacity, funding and appropriate services.
Collaboration should not be pursued merely to display logos or imply credibility. It should have a defined purpose, appropriate due diligence and clear value for the communities the partnership is intended to support.
Areas for collaboration
Different partnerships can contribute in different ways
The appropriate model depends on community priorities, organizational roles, legal requirements, capacity, risk and available resources.
Program collaboration
Explore appropriately designed and authorized activities addressing verified humanitarian or community priorities.
- Joint program design
- Referral and service coordination
- Implementation support
Technical expertise
Strengthen TUSIC’s organizational or program capacity through relevant professional and technical knowledge.
- Training and capacity development
- Specialist advice and systems
- Research and technical guidance
Community partnerships
Work with suitable community organizations and networks that understand local priorities, strengths and context.
- Community consultation
- Local knowledge and participation
- Community-led implementation
Research and learning
Develop appropriate knowledge, analysis and learning that may improve community programs and organizational decisions.
- Responsible research
- Program learning and evaluation
- Knowledge-sharing initiatives
Advocacy and awareness
Coordinate responsible, evidence-informed public awareness around appropriate community and human-rights priorities.
- Public education
- Community-priority advocacy
- Approved campaigns and events
Funding and in-kind support
Explore responsible financial or in-kind support for approved programs, capacity and organizational priorities.
- Institutional funding
- Approved goods or services
- Program and capacity support
Potential collaborators
Partnership can connect many kinds of organizations
Every organization must still pass the assessment appropriate to its proposed role, access, resources and associated risks.
Community organizations
Local groups, associations and networks connected to community priorities and participation.
Nonprofits and charities
Organizations with complementary humanitarian, human-rights, peacebuilding or development experience.
Educational institutions
Universities, colleges, schools and research bodies supporting appropriate learning and knowledge initiatives.
Professional organizations
Associations and firms contributing suitable technical expertise, systems or pro bono support.
Funders and foundations
Institutions interested in supporting approved community programs and responsible organizational capacity.
Public institutions
Appropriate governmental, municipal or intergovernmental organizations acting within their mandate.
Partnership due diligence
Good intentions do not replace responsible assessment
The level of review should reflect the proposed activities, funding, locations, community contact, data access, reputation and safeguarding risks.
Governance and transparencyIdentity and legal status
Confirm the organization, registration where applicable, authorized representatives and ability to participate.
Purpose and values
Assess mission alignment, reputation, non-discrimination and commitment to community dignity.
Capacity and controls
Review relevant experience, staffing, governance, financial controls and delivery capability.
Safeguarding and conduct
Understand how the organization prevents and responds to abuse, exploitation and misconduct.
Financial and integrity risk
Consider conflicts of interest, fraud, sanctions, diversion and inappropriate influence.
Data and confidentiality
Assess access to personal information, security practices and permitted data use.
Partnership pathway
From initial conversation to an authorized relationship
The process may be adjusted to the proposal’s scale and risk, but no partnership should begin without appropriate authorization.
Enquiry
Share general information about the organization and proposed area of collaboration.
Initial review
TUSIC considers relevance, alignment, capacity and whether further discussion is appropriate.
Due diligence
Complete the verification and risk assessment proportionate to the proposed relationship.
Design
Define objectives, activities, roles, resources, risks, reporting and decision authority.
Agreement
Document approved terms through the appropriate written agreement or authorization.
Implement and review
Monitor performance, safeguards, resources, learning and changes throughout the relationship.
Clear agreements
Every partnership needs defined roles and boundaries
A written agreement should match the relationship’s complexity and clearly explain what each party is—and is not—authorized to do.
Define the purpose, activities, locations and intended results.
Identify responsibilities, approvals and limits of authority.
Clarify funding, in-kind support, records and reporting duties.
Address safeguarding, disputes, changes and how the relationship ends.
Important partnership boundary
An enquiry, meeting or proposal does not create a partnership
An organization should only be described publicly as a TUSIC partner after the required assessment, approval and written authorization have been completed. Permission to use names, logos and public statements must also be confirmed.
Partnership enquiries
Start with a general organizational enquiry
TUSIC’s main contact form can currently be used to introduce an organization and request an initial conversation.
Do not submit confidential beneficiary information, bank records, identity documents, detailed security information or sensitive case files through the general form.
General partnership enquiries are accepted through Contact
Provide the organization’s name, website if available, contact person, general proposal and preferred next step.
Submit a general enquiryFrequently asked questions
Partnering with TUSIC
Who can submit a partnership enquiry?
Community groups, nonprofits, institutions, professional organizations, funders and other suitable organizations may submit an enquiry.
Does submitting a proposal guarantee collaboration?
No. TUSIC must assess relevance, capacity, risk, resources and organizational authority before making a commitment.
Can we use TUSIC’s logo after submitting a proposal?
No. TUSIC’s name, logo and partnership claims require prior written authorization for the specific use.
Does TUSIC accept donated goods or professional services?
Potentially, when they address an approved need and TUSIC can receive, use and account for them responsibly. An offer does not guarantee acceptance.
Will every partnership be publicly announced?
Not necessarily. Publication depends on authorization, communications terms, confidentiality and safety considerations.
Start a conversation
Explore how our organizations might contribute together
Introduce your organization, the community priority you want to address and the capabilities you may bring to a responsible collaboration.