Partner Program: Collaboration by Design: Tools to Clarify Roles, Decisions, and Accountability

Event Description

In fast-paced nonprofit settings, clarity is key to effective collaboration. This session equips leaders with two practical frameworks—POP (Purpose, Outcomes, Process) and DARCI (Decision-Making and Accountability Model)—to improve communication, streamline decision-making, and strengthen shared ownership. Participants will apply these tools to real projects or partnerships, learning how to bring structure, alignment, and efficiency to collaborative work. Leaders will leave with ready-to-use templates and approaches that make teamwork and collaboration more transparent, inclusive, and results-oriented.

Outcomes

By the end of this session, participants will:

• Explore power dynamics inherent in collaborative endeavors and how to work with these dynamics productively.

• Use the POP and DARCI frameworks to bring clarity and accountability to collaborative work.

• Define roles, responsibilities, and decision-making processes for smoother teamwork.

• Improve communication and meeting effectiveness across teams and organizations.

• Strengthen follow-through, shared ownership, and alignment on priorities.

Frequently Asked Questions  

Participants will receive login instructions in the registration confirmation email as well as in reminder emails that will be sent one day and one hour prior to the live event.

This webinar will be recorded and the recording will be available to all registered participants, including those unable to attend, for 30 days after the event.

This MANP-hosted webinar will be hosted in Zoom Meeting and we ask participants turn off their cameras and mute themselves when joining.

Accessibility 

• Captioning: Automated captioning will be enabled.

• Visual Descriptions: Presenters will include visual descriptions of themselves. 

• If you require additional accommodations at this event, please email us as soon as possible so we can ensure your needs are met.

Registration Link: 

https://www.nonprofitmaine.org/events/collaboration-by-design--april-2026 

Contact information for webinar: 

MANP Education Team

Learn@NonprofitMaine.org

(207) 871-1885