Table of
Contents

Section I: Rationale and Benefits
Partnerships benefit:

Girls and Young Women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .1-5
Religious Institutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6
Girl Scout Councils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . 1-6

Section II: Elements of Successful Partnerships

Council Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Selecting the Religious Institutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1-10
Preparing the Presentation to the Religious Institution . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Choosing a Partnership Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Evaluating the Partnership. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

Appendix 1A: Resources

40 Developmental Assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1A-1
Sample Job Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1A-3

Council Religious Relationships Coordinator
District Religious Recognitions Coordinator
Service Unit Religious Recognitions Coordinator
Faith Community Liaison

Profile: National Denomination/Religion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1A-11
Profile: Local Religious Institution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1A-13
Interfaith Quick Reference Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1A-15
Suggested Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1A-17

Appendix 1B: Religious Fact Sheets

UNDER CONSTRUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1B-1

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