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Future-proofing partnerships beyond a single supporter

Project Type
Partnership strategy and valuation

Client
Youthline

The logo for youthline. Black and white with text 'youthline' below and 'te ara taiohi whakatapua kia ora ai' above.
The logo for youthline. Black and white with text 'youthline' below and 'te ara taiohi whakatapua kia ora ai' above.
Group of four people, two women and two men, gathered outside against a colorful graffiti wall, looking down at a baby one of the women is holding.

The Challenge

Youthline relied heavily on a single major partnership that accounted for around 80% of their revenue – a risky position for any organisation.

They recognised the need to take more ownership of that relationship and to build a more sustainable mix of partners.

The challenge was knowing how to define their value in a way that resonated with brands, and how to approach potential partners with confidence and clarity.

The Solution

Honoco helped Youthline reframe how they viewed and structured partnerships. We worked together to:

Identify value

  • Mapped the products, services, and community reach Youthline already had, and highlighted which of these held the most value for potential partners.

Define fit

  • Outlined what brand alignment could look like, showing how partnerships could support both Youthline’s mission and a partner’s goals.

Build tools for growth

  • Developed a valuation framework, proposal templates, and a toolkit to help Youthline pitch, negotiate, and manage partnerships with confidence.

The Outcome

The process helped Youthline grasp how they could operate with commercial strength while still leading with purpose.

They retained their major partner under a more sustainable structure and now have the tools to approach new partners with a credible business case.

We delivered:

  • A clear valuation model for existing and future partnerships

  • A proposal framework and toolkit to support partner acquisition and retention

  • Strategic recommendations for diversifying their partnership base