At the heart of collaboration and innovation, the Strategic Alliances Committee (SAC) is dedicated to forging and nurturing strategic partnerships to broaden NORDP’s influence in the global research enterprise. Our commitment extends beyond expanding NORDP’s reach; we aim to enhance member engagement and underscore the significance of research development.

Aligned with NORDP’s core goals, SAC plays a pivotal role in enhancing our members' professional growth, advocating for the research development profession, and promoting an inclusive and equitable community. By leveraging external alliances, we aim to enrich the resources, opportunities, and networks available to our members, facilitating international collaborations and advocating for research development policies.

Join us in building meaningful bridges across organizations and disciplines, fostering a vibrant and globally connected research development community.

SAC MISSION

To empower NORDP through strategic partnerships, amplifying our global presence and impact in research development.

SAC GOALS

Expand Influence: Cultivate relationships that amplify NORDP’s impact across the US and global research community.

Drive Membership Growth: Attract diverse professionals through enriching opportunities presented by our alliances.

Strengthen Advocacy: Champion the field of research development, elevating its profile and its professionals.

ACTIVITIES AND IMPACT

Liaison Program

• Building Bridges: Enhance NORDP's visibility and foster collaboration by connecting with diverse research organizations worldwide. Learn More

• Sharing Knowledge: Enrich our community's knowledge base with valuable insights from external sources.
  

International Working Group

• Expanding Horizons: Explore and engage with global research initiatives, offering members a platform for international partnership.

• Cultivating Diversity: Embrace international perspectives to support NORDP’s inclusivity and diversity goals.
  

Special Projects

• Innovating Together: Demonstrate our committee's adaptability through initiatives like co-hosting webinars and developing resources.

• Incubating Alliances: A think tank for anticipating the future needs of the research development profession through strategic partnerships. We evaluate the impact of policies and practices on the RD field, guiding NORDP with actionable insights and strategic directions.

JOIN US

Ready to impact the future of research development? Join SAC to become part of a community passionate about fostering growth, innovation, and collaboration in research development globally. SAC offers unparalleled opportunities to connect, learn, and lead, helping to steer the future of research development through strategic partnerships and advocacy.

• Connect: Network with professionals and organizations worldwide.

• Learn: Acquire insights and skills from our varied initiatives.

• Lead: Influence the future of research development.

Get Involved: To join our team or learn more, contact our SAC Chairs.

Chairs

• Elizabeth Festa (Rice University), Co-Chair
• Gretchen Kiser (UCSF), Co-Chair
• Karen Eck (Old Dominion University), Co-Chair

• Sharon Sweetser Pound, (Univ of Tennessee, Knoxville), Co-chair