The Struggle to Survive: The Power of Partnerships in the Quest for Nonprofit Sustainability

Abstract

This article provides information about a Youth Service Bureau’s (YSB)
experience in collaborating with court officials to expand services and a subsequent
funding base. YSBs, like many other nonprofit human service agencies, have found
that partnering with local governmental officials, especially judges, can enhance
sustainability. Implications for strengthening partnerships between local nonprofits
and county judges are discussed.