Nonprofit Mergers and Alliances 2e

NONPROFIT MERGERS & ALLIANCES

SECOND EDITION

If you're looking for a straightforward, authoritative--and reader-friendly--guide to mergers and alliances in the nonprofit world, Nonprofit Mergers and Alliances, Second Edition covers everything you need to know. From the context for nonprofit mergers and the forces that shape their use, to why failure to merge can be disastrous for everyone--nonprofit merger expert and author Thomas McLaughlin guides you and your board members smoothly through the merger process.

Well-rounded and up to date, the Second Edition includes real-world examples and case studies, as well as clear, practical, step-by-step insight on:

• Why you should consider a merger or alliance before it's necessary
• The C.O.R.E.(TM) model, a merger/alliance analysis framework
• Why it's in your nonprofit's best interest to collaborate
• Nuts-and-bolts advice on partner selection
• Step-by-step guidance through merger and alliance processes

Filled with easy-to-use checklists and analytical tables, Nonprofit Mergers and Alliances, Second Edition helps you monitor the entire merger and alliance process, make the right decisions, anticipate problems, and find solutions quickly to ensure the successful continuation of your organization's mission in the immediate future as well as for years to come.