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- Partnerships for impact : how hybrid organisations in Germany collaborate with for-profit companies : exploring partnership evolution, resource exchange and collaboration practicesPublication . Vaschetti , Alessia Lungo; Azevedo, CarlosHybrid organisations (HOs) combine social or environmental missions with earned income from products or services, positioning themselves between nonprofits and for-profit firms. This dual nature creates opportunities for innovation but also structural tensions. Collaborations with for-profits (FPs) are especially relevant, as they bring together corporate resources and networks with the legitimacy and expertise of HOs. Yet such relationships are complex, shaped by different organisational logics, power imbalances, and shifting priorities. This thesis examines how HOs in Germany initiate and sustain partnerships with FPs, guided by three questions: (1) how partnerships begin and evolve, (2) what contributions each side offers and how these support impact scaling, and (3) what practices enable or hinder success. A qualitative design based on semi-structured interviews with representatives from both sectors was analysed through reflexive thematic analysis, offering a dual perspective on expectations and experiences. Findings indicate that partnerships are usually initiated by HOs and evolve through credibility building, negotiation, and adaptation to ecosystem conditions. FPs mainly provide funding, expertise, and visibility, while HOs contribute legitimacy, social knowledge, and delivery capacity. Employee engagement emerged as a critical driver of partnership longevity. The study highlights word-of-mouth initiation, persuasion as an iterative process, and employee engagement as central to sustainable HO3FP collaboration.