Partnerships

Strategic Priority

Create and nurture strategic partnerships and share statewide resources to advance our mission and vision.

Signature Initiative

Enhance our connections and impact through stewardship of existing relationships and cultivation of new strategic collaborations.

Action Profile

Body

Illinois Extension is strengthening and cultivating equitable partnerships through a strategic approach rooted in research, development, and best practices.

Comprehensive data collection and a dynamic framework will guide efforts, while the Extension Partnership Guidebook and training modules equip staff with tools for effective collaboration. Feedback-driven refinements, integration into onboarding, and a partnership database ensure systematic and intentional relationship-building.

By fostering respect, collaboration, and credibility, Extension leverages its statewide network to enhance resources, expertise, and impact, addressing complex societal challenges and driving sustainable growth in communities across Illinois.

Champion

Workgroup Members

Ex Officio