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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: 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.
#MergerMondays: I am a voter. + Headcount
Today’s #MergerMondays celebrates the historic merger of I am a voter. and Headcount. For more on how to register to vote: https://www.headcount.org/
Why do nonprofits merge?
There are lots of reasons nonprofit leaders pursue mergers. It can be to solve a problem or seize an opportunity. Knowing what brought you to the negotiating table makes for better outcomes all around.
Organizational Symbiosis: Don’t be a barnacle when you can be an oxpecker
You might enjoy symbiotic relationships in your nonprofit collaborations - but are you an oxpecker or a barnacle?
Start your journey
Thinking about taking off on a collaboration adventure? Let’s talk.