Collaboration is one of the tools used to advance integrated floodplain management.  Concepts around shared speaking, listening, collective action in support of community needs, and democracy itself have deep roots in indigenous governments, political structures and communities.  Stewarding, facilitating and structuring complex collaborative efforts benefits from skills, mentoring, training, and support.  Those working in this space are also seeking access to traditions, stories and diverse world views and frameworks for how to better work together.

Whether your organization has 3 contracts or 300 contracts, managing contracts to both receive and expend money has grown exponentially in regard to complexity and thus the amount of time and money spent on administration has also grown. Tips, tricks and resources to improve contracting efficiency are included below in hopes of easing workloads and shifting time from administration to on-the-ground action.  If you have additional resources or information to share on this topic please reach out to Allan Warren at awarren@b-e-f.org.