Identify particular aspects in which you need support from the partner NMI (which courses, scope of the consultancy, dates and estimated time for the support activities).

Identify a potential partner NMI and the respective contact details.

Present to your Director the advantages of request the support of the expert NMI and ask him to send a letter requesting the help.

If funds of your NMIs are limited, apply for support of  specialized organizations.

In some cases it is difficult to match the agendas of two NMIs. Therefore, it is recommendable to establish follow-up procedures on reporting the advances of the activities.