(from the IPPOSI May 2011 newsletter - haven't read it so can't comment on
it but thought I'd post it somewhere in case it might be of use to somebody)
it but thought I'd post it somewhere in case it might be of use to somebody)
IAPO TOOLKIT FOR PATIENT ORGANISATIONS - WORKING WITH PARTNERS AND STAKEHOLDERS
The International Alliance of Patients' Organizations (IAPO), in association with Novo Nordisk, has launched a toolkit to support patients' organisations in developing effective relationships with key stakeholders. The toolkit, "Working with partners and stakeholders" provides guidance and best practice examples of how patients' organisations can develop effective, long-term partnerships with a range of stakeholders; tips and information to help with some of the challenges of working with external partners; and materials to assist organisations in developing their infrastructure and capabilities, as well as guidance on core skills and activities. Areas covered include raising disease awareness, advocacy, strategic planning, fundraising and effective communication.
The toolkit was developed by the healthcare consultancy Pope Woodhead, and is free from - IAPO patient toolkit http://www.patientsorganizations.org/iapo_media/Toolkits/current/iapo_toolki
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