We’re excited to share a powerful new update to the PARTNER CPRM Network Analyzer that gives you greater control and clarity when exploring your network and ecosystem maps. Starting this week, you can now highlight individual nodes to make them stand out—whether you’re exploring your
Networking and collaboration are often heralded as essential strategies for strengthening social impact. However, for small nonprofits and grassroots organizations, participation in these partnerships can impose significant burdens—diverting time and resources away from their mission-critical work. Larger institutions, while well-resourced to engage in networking efforts,
By Michanda Myles, Network Project Manager, DC Social Justice Transformations Network/DC Bar Foundation Imagine a network where every organization, regardless of size, has a voice and the resources to create real change. That’s the desire behind the DC Social Justice Transformations Network (DCSJTN). As the
Creating visually compelling network maps with PARTNER CPRM™ just got a lot easier! With our new Color Palette Selector, you can quickly customize the look of your network maps with 16 pre-set color palettes and gradients—all with a single click. Apply these color sets to
A long-requested feature is here! You can now size network edges (relationship lines) dynamically based on relationship data, giving you a clearer way to visualize the strength and nature of connections within your network. Here’s everything you need to know about this exciting new PARTNER
We’re excited to introduce Group Nodes by Attribute, a game-changing feature in the PARTNER CPRM™ Network Analyzer that makes subnetwork analysis more intuitive and actionable than ever before. For networks both large and small, this feature transforms complex, tangled maps into clear, structured visualizations, allowing
Cross-sector partnerships bring together organizations from government, business, and nonprofit sectors to tackle complex societal challenges. Yet, while collaboration can unlock new resources and ideas, it also presents challenges in coordination, communication, and trust-building. Social Network Analysis (SNA) is a powerful tool for visualizing and
Collaboration is essential for solving complex challenges. Whether in public health, philanthropy, or community development, partnerships bring together diverse expertise, resources, and perspectives. However, too much collaboration can become a problem. Collaboration overload occurs when organizations manage too many partnerships at once, leading to inefficiencies,
Pitching a new partnership is never easy—especially when the potential collaborator comes in skeptical, questioning the value of what you’re offering, or even outright dismissing your approach. I recently experienced one of the most challenging partnership meetings I’ve had. Despite my best efforts to present
Ecosystem mapping is an essential tool for organizations, businesses, and communities seeking to understand, visualize, and optimize their networks of relationships. Whether you’re working in healthcare, economic development, environmental sustainability, or any collaborative sector, ecosystem mapping helps you see how different players interact and contribute
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