I help nonprofits turn community relationships into active, sustainable partnerships.
II’m the Founder and Partnership Development Consultant at McKinney Partnership Strategies. I help small and midsized nonprofits, youth-serving organizations, and community programs turn promising relationships into active partnerships.
My work includes partner research, outreach messaging, value-proposition development, activation planning, and practical follow-up systems. The goal is to give organizations greater clarity, structure, and momentum without requiring a full-time partnership staff member. Previously, I served as a Development Director with the American Heart Association, where I managed more than 30 school accounts, delivered over 100 presentations, built relationships with more than 50 community partners, expanded programming into four new school districts, and contributed to 20% year-over-year growth. My background as an educator, Navy Fleet Marine Force Hospital Corpsman, recruiter, and youth rugby coach has taught me how to build trust, and connect with people.
Review their current sponsor approach, identify the biggest gap, and provide three recommended actions.
Learn about the organization and determine the most useful next step.
Work through their partnership goals, target-partner categories, value proposition, and outreach plan.