Recombination as Rebirth
In this time of crisis, nonprofits may be forced into mergers, acquisitions, and sunsets. A few principles will help leaders make the most of a difficult moment.
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Critical Coalitions
An excerpt from Power to the Partners shows how designing coalitions is vital to successful organizational partnership
Beyond the ‘Good Enough’ Charity
The next chapter for global development means learning from markets and building an accountability culture.
What’s Inside the House: Is Org Design Derailing Your Foundation’s Strategy?
As philanthropy adapts to new challenges, internal design choices can either facilitate or stand in the way of strategic dynamism.
Grappling With Systems Collapse: How Social Sector Leaders Can Respond
The social sector needs new models for understanding what impact might be possible when the systems we operate in fall apart.
Mergers and Acquisitions as a Strategic Tool for Nonprofit Growth
Growth can be a long and resource-intensive journey, but the social sector’s interconnectedness means that an aligned partner has probably already built what you need (or vice versa).
Programmatic Asset Transfers as a Strategic Tool for Social Impact
Although often triggered by organizational stress, asset transfers should be seen not as a sign of organizational failure but as a valuable way to help both sides of the transfer achieve their goals. | Open access to this article made possible by The Sustained Collaboration Network
A Reality Check for Nonprofit Co-Leadership
Before they take the leap, nonprofits should understand the risks (and what it takes to set themselves up for success).