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The development of organizations depends on themselves but also on their relationships with the business partners. The greater the integrity and social responsibility of the organization, the greater the trust (confidence) and willingness of the organizations` partners. The importance of trust should also be noticed in the Polish reality, also outside of the business sphere. The conceptual model NGO – LGU cooperation described in this article seems to be an interesting and promising solution. A critical review of this model and its applicability and framework is furthermore presented.