In her latest blog, Lara Jakubowski, Managing Partner, highlights a growing challenge in the nonprofit sector: many organizations are failing to consider strategic partnerships or mergers until it’s too late. As funding, staff, and financial stability become increasingly volatile, nonprofits risk closure if they don’t act proactively. Lara shares key signs that organizations should watch for, like deteriorating finances, reliance on single funders, or peer closures. She emphasizes the importance of initiating conversations early, negotiating from a position of strength, and exploring partnerships that could preserve missions and impact. If you're facing challenges, consider the steps outlined in this blog to safeguard your organization’s future. Don’t wait until it’s too late! #LaPianaConsulting #NonprofitLeadership #StrategicPartnerships #NonprofitMergers #MissionFirst #NonprofitGrowth #NonprofitSustainability #CollaborativeImpact #NonprofitStrategy #StrengthThroughPartnership
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Dearest nonprofit friends! Consider collaboration before closure :) 🤝 ➡️ There are many reasons to include collaboration conversations in your normal course of doing business. Guarding against sudden and disruptive closure is just one of them! It is possible to responsibly sunset a nonprofit but if you want too long to have the conversation, it limits your options. This piece by Lara Jakubowski is a must-read for nonprofit leaders! 👀 #sustainedcollaboration
In her latest blog, Lara Jakubowski, Managing Partner, highlights a growing challenge in the nonprofit sector: many organizations are failing to consider strategic partnerships or mergers until it’s too late. As funding, staff, and financial stability become increasingly volatile, nonprofits risk closure if they don’t act proactively. Lara shares key signs that organizations should watch for, like deteriorating finances, reliance on single funders, or peer closures. She emphasizes the importance of initiating conversations early, negotiating from a position of strength, and exploring partnerships that could preserve missions and impact. If you're facing challenges, consider the steps outlined in this blog to safeguard your organization’s future. Don’t wait until it’s too late! #LaPianaConsulting #NonprofitLeadership #StrategicPartnerships #NonprofitMergers #MissionFirst #NonprofitGrowth #NonprofitSustainability #CollaborativeImpact #NonprofitStrategy #StrengthThroughPartnership
Don’t Be Late to the Party
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👀 Worth a read for nonprofit leaders - incorporate collaboration conversations regularly. You'll keep your options open when difficult decisions have to be made. Collaborate before you have to close! 🤝
In her latest blog, Lara Jakubowski, Managing Partner, highlights a growing challenge in the nonprofit sector: many organizations are failing to consider strategic partnerships or mergers until it’s too late. As funding, staff, and financial stability become increasingly volatile, nonprofits risk closure if they don’t act proactively. Lara shares key signs that organizations should watch for, like deteriorating finances, reliance on single funders, or peer closures. She emphasizes the importance of initiating conversations early, negotiating from a position of strength, and exploring partnerships that could preserve missions and impact. If you're facing challenges, consider the steps outlined in this blog to safeguard your organization’s future. Don’t wait until it’s too late! #LaPianaConsulting #NonprofitLeadership #StrategicPartnerships #NonprofitMergers #MissionFirst #NonprofitGrowth #NonprofitSustainability #CollaborativeImpact #NonprofitStrategy #StrengthThroughPartnership
Don’t Be Late to the Party
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So excited to publish this blog post. I have seen some bad and foolish mergers in my day, but sometimes, they make sense and help serve our communities better. How can you ensure your nonprofit merger checks all the boxes and does things right? Listen to expert Karen Carloni, LCPC, NCC
One of my favorite people Sean Kosofsky The Nonprofit Fixer interviewed me about M & A. I am very proud of what Cari A. Guthrie and I and our teams accomplished on behalf of the mission of Cornerstone Montgomery. Our merger strengthened the organization and set the stage for great opportunities. Merger is complex but can meet some of your strategic objectives. Enjoy the article but also get some legal and appropriate consulting advice to have the best results. https://lnkd.in/ex-8ferq
Merging Nonprofit Organizations: What Nonprofit Leaders Need to Know - The Nonprofit Fixer
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We're busting common #nonprofit myths this month. Nonprofit Myth #3: Mergers are "hostile takeovers". The truth is much more nuanced. Mergers can actually be incredibly healthy for nonprofit organizations. In fact, in one study, 88% of nonprofit leaders felt their nonprofit was actually better at achieving organizational goals and increasing their impact after the merger! Read more about if a merger could be beneficial for your organization here:
Could a Merger actually help your nonprofit? - Charitable Allies
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Thinking abpout options for your charity in 2025? learn about the the different types of charity merger andthe benefits. Read the excerpt from our Dec 24 round table for charity CEOs & leaders covering best practices for merger. Find out the answers to these 6 questions: 1. What are the benefits of strategic partnerships and mergers? 2. What are the main challenges of charity mergers? 3. What is the merger collaboration spectrum? 4. What are the different types of charity merger? 5. What are the 7 stages of a charity merger process? 6. What are the key aspects of a successful charity merger? https://lnkd.in/eTDXBPgk "We have seen a 70% increase in merger leads over the last few months and a 30% increase in operational merger projects. In addition, we have seen a growing interest in merger search projects where our consultants work with charities to help them identify potential partners." Thanks to Avenues Group and Family Action for their input and advice. #charitymerger #mergerprocess #charitymergertips #charitymergeradvice #CharityMergers #CharityCollaboration #MergersAndAcquisitions #NonProfitMergers #CharityBestPractices #CharityGrowth
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THE NUMBERS TELL THE STORY! 2 books written ; 1 best seller and 1 soon to be 21 years of CEO/president experience 20 + board seats 50+ investments 12 acquisitions as CEO 3 sell side deals as Lead Advisor Billions returned to investors/shareholders $100M + and counting raised for charity My thought is if you seek to learn about fueling dynamic growth then it makes sense to learn from the people who have been there and done it. Theory is nice but experience matters. My experiences and more come to life in vivid color in my latest book THINK YOUR WAY TO THE TOP- a roadmap to help you get ahead and stay ahead in your career. Launch date is October 1, 2024. While I may be a tad biased this is the best $15 (e-copy) to $30 (hardcopy) investment you can make in yourself. And actually for the next week if you act now the e-copy is available for under a dollar. Ridiculous value add. Quick link https://shorturl.at/QGRBj #founders #leadership #personaldevelopment #globalgrowth #fundraisng #business #success #exits #privateequity #growthmindset #excellence Onwards! Des
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Consistency is the key to sustainable business success. It builds trust, reinforces brand reputation, and keeps teams aligned on their goals. By committing to consistent quality and strategic focus, companies can drive lasting growth and establish strong partnerships. At Engagetree Consulting, we bring this principle to life across our Fundraising, Board Advisory, CEO Consultancy, and Next-Level Strategies. Our dedication to impactful, reliable solutions helps our clients unlock new growth opportunities and thrive. #Hashtags: #ConsistencyMatters #BusinessGrowth #Fundraising #StartUpSuccess #InvestorInsights #BoardAdvisory #CEOConsulting #GrowthStrategies #EngagetreeConsulting #SustainableSuccess
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Last night our Senior Partnerships Manager Hannah Gregory hosted our Founders Forum, welcoming the two founders of Kimaï, an ethical lab-grown diamond brand, who you may have recently seen on BBC’s Dragon’s Den! Here are Hannah's key takeaways from the evening: 📌 Find complimentary qualities in your team: The founders Jessica and Sidney are not only business partners but also best friends, have clearly defined roles within their company, proving that going into business with friends can be successful. 📌 Don't just take the money: When raising funds, it's crucial to carefully consider all options. Jessica and Sidney's strategic decision-making, as seen on Dragons Den, led them to choose Steven Bartlett, who fully invested in them as founders and their business mission. 📌 The power of persistence: Founded in 2018, Jessica and Sidney shared that cold emails are still a part of their business development strategy and have helped to secure investments. Their efforts were validated when Meghan Markle wore a pair of their lab grown diamond earrings, leading to interest from investors and a $1.2 million investment. Explore more of our upcoming events here: https://lnkd.in/d7EC2qT?
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Are mergers an option to combat nonprofit burnout and the never ending cycle of chasing grants? Has your nonprofit board ever considered a merger to amplify impact, take advantage of operational efficiencies, navigate succession planning and/or simply to wind down because you've achieved what you set out to do? Was interesting to a recent merger in our sector -- https://lnkd.in/eJEkt7Nu.... It's a completely acceptable strategy both in corporate and nonprofit context. There are incredible law firms that provide probono services here and lots of wisdom on dos and donts....
Idealist and VolunteerMatch Announce Merger
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