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This blog is a space where we discuss collaboration in the nonprofit space, celebrate mergers and partnerships and honor those organizations who have decided to close their doors. Welcome, take a look around!
#MergerMondays: Merger as a Growth Strategy for Wayfinder Family Services
Throughout its 70 year history, Wayfinder Family Services has grown through multiple mergers .
#DissolutionHallofFame: Our Turn
Our Turn has empowered youth to pursue equality in education for over 15 years. Now, we honor their legacy as they close their doors.
Webinar Recap: Managing (or Initiating) Rapid Growth
I got to record a session for Nonprofit Learning Lab on collaboration as a tool for managing growth in nonprofits. Here is a summary and details of how you can access the full recording.
#MergerMondays: Idaho Housing Collaboration
Three Idaho Nonprofits join forces to tackle a groundbreaking project for affordable housing.
#MergerMondays: Wesley Housing + VUMHDC
Two Virginia housing nonprofits come together to increase the accessibility of affordable housing.
#MergerMondays: Immigrant Legal Center + Refugee Empowerment Center
Two Nebraska nonprofits merge to support immigrants and refugees throughout their resettling journey.
#MergerMondays: Boys & Girls Clubs of Suncoast and Tampa Bay
Two Florida chapters of the Boys & Girls Club are merging to create one of the biggest nonprofit after school programs in the state.
#DissolutionHallofFame: Boston Schools Fund
We honor Boston Schools Fund as their work comes to an end.
Considering Closure: Shining a spotlight on nonprofit dissolution
In this special #dissolutionhalloffame entry, Kate Piatt-Eckert and I open the conversation about nonprofit closure in an article for National Council of Nonprofits.
#MergerMondays: Habitat for Humanity affiliates of Northwest Arkansas
Two Habitat for Humanity chapters consolidate in Northwest Arkansas
#MergerMondays: CalMatters + The Markup
A local and national nonprofit news organization partner up to improve access to reliable journalism
#MergerMondays: New Bridge Cleveland + Central School of Practical Nursing
Nonprofit nursing education levels up through this higher education collaboration
#MergerMondays: Exceptional Family Resources + ARISE Inc.
Two nonprofits merge to increase accessibility of independent living for people with disabilities
#MergerMondays: Idaho Community Foundation + Idaho Nonprofit Center
Two Idaho nonprofit powerhouses are forming a partnership to strengthen the culture of philanthropy in Idaho
#MergerMondays: United Way Fox Cities +Jake's Network of Hope
This collaboration leads to a diaper bank that is better equipped to serve those in need
#MergerMondays: Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service +Wisconsin Watch
Two Wisconsin news organizations collaborate to bring trusted local news to underserved communities.
#MergerMondays: ONEGeneration + Sages & Seekers
ONEGeneration and Sages & Seekers combine forces to strengthen intergenerational programs in LA county.
The collaboration that wasn’t: Benefits Data Trust
Benefits Data Trust - a missed opportunity for collaboration
#MergerMondays: Good Neighbors + Bread of Life Pantry
Good Neighbors acquires Bread of Life Pantry
#MergerMondays: Marymount Manhattan + Northeastern
Marymount Manhattan + Northeastern inside higher ed
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