Check out the Partnering Initiative which
works with individuals, organisations, and systems to promote and develops partnerships for sustainable development - between business, government and civil society.
This is an organisation developed by the respected UK organisation the International Business Leaders Forum, it is not a science based initiative, but the lessons of partnership from more mainstream partnering areas can be very helpful for technology based partnerships with ngos.
It is particularly strong for development-based partnerships in emerging markets.
The Partnering Initiative - IBLF