ABSTRACT

This Practical Note reviews a long-term partnership between Operation Orphan–a small development charity–and Danbro–an accounting services firm. This partnership was formed in 2010 when Danbro committed to underwriting 100% of Operation Orphan’s UK administrative costs, enabling other donations to directly support orphans and vulnerable children in Zimbabwe and beyond. We discuss the core elements underpinning the partnership: governance arrangements, trust, relationship and long-term financial commitment, and explore how issues of power and partnership sustainability are perceived and managed. The case concludes with a reflective note on the broader implications of this type of SME–charity partnership model.

摘要

本实用说明回顾了 Operation Orphan（一家小型发展慈善机构）与 Danbro（一家会计服务公司）之间的长期合作伙伴关系。该合作伙伴关系成立于 2010 年，当时 Danbro 承诺承担 Operation Orphan 英国 100% 的行政费用，使其他捐款能够直接支持津巴布韦及其他地区的孤儿和弱势儿童。我们讨论支撑伙伴关系的核心要素：治理安排、信任、关系和长期财务承诺，并探讨如何看待和管理权力和伙伴关系可持续性问题。该案例的结尾是对此类中小企业与慈善伙伴关系模式的更广泛影响的反思性说明。