Program Implementation

Tips to Implementation/Keys to Success: Seedco and its Atlanta partners offer several tips to successful implementation of the EarnBenefits program. First, they recommend organizations consider their customer demographics and customer flow. Second, they recommend organizations consider their model of business and priorities to determine whether EarnBenefits is a fit. Third, organizations must feel comfortable sharing data, as partners in a given location will share successes and brainstorm for solutions. Seedco notes this can be a challenge for organizations that are not used to sharing data.

Keys to Success: Seedco notes the following keys to success:

• Manage Expectations Early – Effective partnerships occur when organizations are clear about how each side operates, what are the populations they serve, and what are the expectations and goals of each.
• Network of Partners – Seedco's monthly meetings bring all its local area partners together for goal setting and peer sharing.
• Strong Leadership and Buy–in – Seedco emphasized the need to work with leaders of organizations who have the ability and creativity to leverage existing operations in ways that conserve resources.