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Partnership and Operational Strategy

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

Case Organization

DK Kim Foundation

https://www.dkkimfoundation.org/

21250 Hawthorne Blvd, Suite #730, Torrance, CA 90503, USA

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Case Disciplines

Corporate Social Responsibility Growth Strategy Marketing Operations

Skills & Expertise

Brand Messaging and Positioning Case Study and Impact Narrative Development Collaboration Framework Design Competitive and Landscape Analysis Content Strategy and Storytelling for Social Impact Critical Review and Validation of AI-Assisted Outputs Data Collection and Performance Tracking Data Visualization and Reporting Digital Marketing and Social Media Strategy Excel or Google Sheets for Data Analysis Generative AI for Research and Content Development Google Docs for Strategy Documentation Google Slides or Canva for Presentations Governance and Partnership Agreement Structuring KPI Development and Impact Measurement Marketing Strategy Assessment and Optimization Media Kit and Communications Asset Development Monitoring and Evaluation Frameworks Nonprofit and Social Impact Strategy Partner Identification and Outreach Strategy Partnership Strategy Development Program and Initiative Design Project Management and Implementation Planning Stakeholder and Ecosystem Mapping Strategic Communication and Stakeholder Engagement Strategic Planning for Operational Transformation

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The D.K. Kim Foundation, now celebrating two decades of philanthropic commitment, is at a pivotal juncture in its journey. Historically, the foundation has played a vital role as a funding entity, channeling resources to various organizations. However, as it marks its 20th year, the foundation acknowledges the need for a profound transformation. The central challenge and opportunity lie in redefining its role from that of a traditional funding organization to an active operational foundation.
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As philanthropic organizations evolve from grant-making entities to active operators, they must develop new capabilities in partnership design, strategic communication, and impact execution. In this case, students take on the role of strategy and operations consultants to support the D.K. Kim Foundation’s transition into a more hands-on, operational model. By combining partnership strategy, marketing, and impact measurement, students will design systems and tools that enable the foundation to expand its influence and drive meaningful, measurable outcomes. 
Students completing this case will be able to: 
  • Analyze the strategic implications of transitioning from a funding-based model to an operational foundation with direct program involvement. 
  • Evaluate the foundation’s current marketing and communication efforts to identify gaps in positioning, engagement, and alignment with its evolving mission. 
  • Assess potential partner organizations across domestic and international contexts based on mission alignment, capabilities, and potential for collaborative impact. 
  • Design a partnership selection framework that defines criteria, evaluation methods, and strategic fit for identifying high-impact collaborators. 
  • Develop a compelling media kit and narrative strategy that communicates the foundation’s mission, transformation, and impact to partners, donors, and stakeholders. 
  • Prioritize partnership opportunities and collaboration models that maximize impact while aligning with available resources and operational goals. 
  • Design structured collaboration frameworks that define roles, governance, resource allocation, and communication processes for effective partnerships. 
  • Model a KPI and evaluation system that measures the effectiveness of partnerships, programs, and marketing efforts over time. 
  • Synthesize marketing strategy, partnership development, and operational planning into a cohesive roadmap that enables the foundation to scale its impact as an active, execution-focused organization.
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