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Merging Nonprofit Organizations: What Nonprofit Leaders Need to Know

Nonprofit Fixer

To help those considering a nonprofit merger, I called up my former client and now friend, Karen Carloni. Karen orchestrated the very successful merger of her nonprofit organization with a larger nonprofit. I asked Karen to share more about her experience to help other nonprofit leaders considering a merger.

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Education Transformation Against All Odds

Stanford Social Innovation Review

In particular, a devastating economic and institutional meltdown that began in 2019 has taken a huge toll on schools and on education in the country. Looking Into the AbyssUnprecedented Institutional and Financial Meltdown Once a beacon of hope for social progress and individual fulfillment, Lebanons education system now lies in ruins.

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5 Reasons Many Nonprofits Fail to Reach Their Highest Potential

NonProfit PRO

million nonprofit organizations play a crucial role in our society by addressing important community needs like healthcare, education, affordable housing, food insecurity and many other important social causes. Nonprofit organizations are also a significant economic force, contributing about $1.5 rail-container).hide();

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Carly St. Onge’s Passion for Fundraising is Transforming Children’s Healthcare in Montana

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

She quickly became involved with the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance’s program where she earned the CNP credential in 2013. “I I was surprised by how disconnected the business school was from nonprofit management,” Carly says. “To To me, it was clear that to run a successful nonprofit organization, you need strong business acumen.

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A Nonprofit Partnership: How One Board Member Connected Two Organizations and Boosted Both

Blue Avocado

Board members are a vital resource for nonprofits: In addition to their responsibility for governance, they each bring unique perspectives and experiences to enrich the growth of nonprofit organizations and partnerships. A strong, involved board can transform an organization and take its work to new heights.

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“We’re Not Meant to Do Life Alone”: The Invisible Network of Nonprofits

NonProfit Quarterly

Karen is a single mom of two and a longtime educator. Beneath the familiar chaos of her daily life is something less visible: A quiet, constant interaction with a web of nonprofits. But nonprofits are everywhere.” Collectively, the nonprofit sector contributes $1.4 Every day is different.” Honestly, no,” she said. “I

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On Banning Ideas, Finding Your Tribe and Winning the Prize 

Fundraising Leadership

So the Board of Education in my town banned it from all school libraries. It is the 10th anniversary of Take The Lead Women, the extraordinary nonprofit organization co-founded by Feldt with the mission of gender parity in leadership. Along comes a new magazine: Ms. It challenges the patriarchy and traditional roles.