# Ep. 92 Why Collaboration Could Make the Nonprofit Sector Stronger with Kate Harris

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Published: 2026-08-20T11:00:03+00:00
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## Resource

What if nonprofits could create greater impact by collaborating instead of competing? In this episode of Money to Give, Rick Peck sits down with Kate Harris, nonprofit collaboration strategist and founder of the Kate Harris Group, to explore why partnerships, mergers, and other forms of strategic collaboration may be among the nonprofit sector’s most underused tools. Kate challenges the assumption that there are simply “too many nonprofits,” arguing instead that organizations often lack the connections and infrastructure needed to work together effectively. Throughout the episode, Kate and Rick discuss how competition for limited funding can unintentionally discourage collaboration and why nonprofits, boards, and funders should begin thinking differently about organizational sustainability. Kate explains that collaboration exists on a spectrum, from informal partnerships and shared programs to asset transfers and mergers, and that successful partnerships require planning, resources, and a shared commitment to the people being served. She also offers an important challenge to nonprofit boards: shift from fidelity to the organization itself to fidelity to the mission. By building partnerships before a crisis occurs, organizations can strengthen their missions, protect the communities they serve, and potentially create a more compelling case for philanthropic investment. Whether you are a nonprofit leader, board member, donor, funder, philanthropic advisor, or someone interested in strengthening the charitable sector, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on what collaboration can make possible. Kate’s message is clear: collaboration does not have to mean failure, reduction, or loss of identity. When approached strategically, it can help nonprofits pool resources,…

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