As some of the excellent work on the non-profit industrial complex highlights, civil society organisations require collaboration between organisations that break down silos, and this need not be money-based. There are many ways collaboration between organisations can allow for cross-subsidisation of activities,
making them more cost-efficient, and less donor reliant. Collaborations between civil society organisations through sub-granting can also be a way for more professionalised civic technology organisations to support grassroots organisations that could benefit from technology projects. Making
sure you include express line items for collaboration in grant proposals can assist with this. And organisations can simply offer each other non-remunerated services that leverage each organisation’s
strength for more impact.
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