Partnership Initiative

The following materials and resources have been created exclusively for the current members of the FHSSA Partnership Initiative. Your global commitment, dedication, and support to advance hospice and palliative care in sub-Saharan Africa, is making a world of difference. In accordance to our mission and vision, and in our continued pursuit to strive towards increased access, expansion, and delivery of services with our partners in Africa, FHSSA has created the following materials to supplement the individual work of your partnership. Therefore, it is our commitment to you and through this on-line access that we offer this additional information.

If you are not a partner, but would like more information, please visit the general  Partnership information page

Agendas
Communication
Fact Sheets
FHSSA Print Materials
Fundraising
General Welcome Materials
IT Tips
Mentorship (The Partnership Advisory Council)
Photographs
PowerPoint Presentations
Quotes
Trip Planning
Wiring Money
FHSSA Fund

Agendas

Organization and dedication to pursuing the overall goals of the partnership and implementing its activities will enable your organization to articulate clear goals and expectations. Here are the documents that will aid in creating a successful and strong partnership.

a)  First Team Agenda

1)     annotated  

2)     non-annotated for committees

Communication

Regular and clear lines of communication with your partner, is a key component to developing a relationship of mutual respect. Here are documents that will help your organization(s) stay organized and connected.

a)     Partnership Communication Tips

Fact Sheets

The facts are overwhelming and the numbers staggering. In this section we provide Global HIV/AIDS/Cancer (and other life threatening illnesses) Profiles and Statistics.

a)   Health Statistics

• Kenya
• Namibia
• South Africa
• Tanzania
• Uganda
• Zimbabwe

b)   Country Specific
c)    FHSSA One-pager

FHSSA Print Materials

These materials are available and can be downloaded accordingly.

a)   Annual Report
b)     Brochure
c)   Forms
        a.   Donation Designation
        b.   Fax Transmittal Letter
d)   Letterhead
e)   Partnership Toolkit
f)   Press Releases

• FHSSA Partnership Press Release Template
• FHSSA Press Release (03/10/09)
• New Partnership Announcement (10/03/08)
• Naomi Tutu Remarks - World Aids Day (12/01/07)

g)  Promotional
h)   Publications/Quarterly Reports
i)   Other

Fundraising

While heartfelt personal and professional friendship is at the heart of the partnership, fund development is equally important. These materials will help you to fundraise without threatening your existing donor base, and have been created to help you access an entirely new donor base.

a)  Partnership Fundraising
b)  Tackling the Basics
c)  Donation Designation Form (FHSSA)
d)  Raising Money to Fund Your Trip
e)  Best Practices
f)  FHSSA IRS Determination Letter
g)  FHSSA Donation Form
h)  Fundraising Ideas
 i)  Flocking Letter Template

General Welcome Materials

Included in this section are several materials to assist you in your new partnership. The Partnership Toolkit will serve as the detailed guidebook outlining the goals and expectations of partnership. This is your passport to the world of partnerships!

a)  Flowchart between NHPCO-APCA-HPCA-FHSSA
b)  Partnership Toolkit
c)  FHSSA Brochure
d)  Work plan Template
e)  Payroll Deduction Form
k)  Member Benefits
g)  NHPCO International Membership Application

Information Technology (IT Tips)

Included in this section are some basic pc materials intended to provide an overview of computer hardware, maintenance and troubleshooting.

a)  Computer Networking & Internet Connections 
b)  Hardware
c)  PC Maintenance

Mentorship (The Partnership Advisory Council)

FHSSA is grateful for the willingness of existing partners to help mentor other organizations starting on this adventure!  Insights from experienced partners will help to reassure and guide those partnerships that are just starting out. 

a)  Community Engagement Handout
b)  Key Areas of Partnering
c)  African American,  Latino, and  Chinese Outreach Guides

Photographs

Each partnership program brings a unique perspective to FHSSA.  This section contains photographs from partnership visits, fundraisers, and other interactions to inspire you and to give your partnership new ideas.

Photographs from Partnership Visits

PowerPoint Presentations

A partnership is not limited to the hospice organization itself; it should engage the entire community. These presentations have been designed as templates for your organization to tailor to fit your needs.

a)  Introductory Partnership Presentation 
b)  FHSSA Partnership Initiative for New Hospices
c)  NPI Tanzania
d)  PCI-Zimbabwe
e)  Other

Quotes

Partnership can have such an impact on an individual and their program.  This impact is often shared with us in words of encouragement, excitement, and insight.  We hope that reading this collection of quotes from our partnership programs will bring you renewed spirit and motivation for partnering.

“We at Seke are so very grateful on the kind hearts extended to us.  We thank you FHSSA for twining us with the good people of Arkansas. We are so grateful for your big heart and your good and kind staff. Michael and Dianne thank you for working tirelessly for the betterment of Seke.” Veronica Kanyongo

a)  Partnership Quotes

Trip Planning

There is no substitute for personal visits. Participants who travel and visit their partner(s) return with a stronger commitment to assisting their partners, and a more realistic outlook on how to do so. We invite you to review the government’s websites as an added tool in your planning.

a)  Benefits of exchange visits
b)  Arranging for African partner to visit US
c)  Communicating with partner about visitation
d)  Raising Money (for trip expenses and for your partner)
e)  Dealing with requests for money, individual sponsorship, etc.
f)  Orientation, planning, & timeline
g)  Sample Itineraries
h)  Rough guide to expenses
i)  Sample packing List
j)  Health, Money, Safety, Etc.
k)  Sample trip evaluation form
l)  U.S. Dept. of Defense per diem rates
m)  Sample Embassy Letter
n)  Other useful sites

• Need to plan a trip
• U.S. Department of State  

Wiring Money

With all the hard work that goes into fundraising for your partner organization, getting the money to your partner should be the least of your problems.  The tools in this section are designed to ease the donation process and insure that your partner receives the benefits of your hard work as efficiently as possible.

a)  Donation Designation Forms
b)  Wiring Process
c)  Donate On-Line
d)  Donation envelope label template
e)  Donation envelope template

FHSSA Fund

The FHSSA Fund is a fundraising mechanism that secures funds to support FHSSA’s mission of program expansion with hospice and palliative care in sub-Saharan Africa. Working closely with NHPCO and NHF, FHSSA secures tax deductible contributions to support our strategic work domestically and abroad.

If you have any questions about these resources, please send us an email to fhssa@fhssa.org and staff will get back in touch with you as soon as possible.