Cross-sector data sharing relies on strong relationships between organizations. This brief, Building Trust for Cross-Sector Data Collaboration, explores ways to create and strengthen data partnerships. Strategies include identifying shared needs, finding internal champions, building on existing partnerships, understanding that building collaborative relationships takes time, tailoring communication for the appropriate audience, and adapting and implementing existing technology to meet organizations’ needs.

This brief is part of a series of resources, supported by the Aetna Foundation, which highlights considerations for building trusting relationships, understanding legal and regulatory guidelines, or effectively using the data to better serve individuals and attract resources to programs.