Merging non-profit organizations
“weaker” nonprofit organizations can benefit from a stronger well run
organization and thereby cut costs and provide more efficient services. Those
who are opposed to mergers say that the specific missions of many smaller, or
not as large, nonprofits can be lost when merging with another nonprofit. They
say in the end, it is the clients who do not win, as then central point for the
organization being around does not survive when it is “swallowed” by
a larger nonprofit.
In order for a merger to succeed, experts say it must be a
win-win for both sides.
1. What do you think would need to happen for a merger to be
a win-win?
2.Can you think of the American Red Cross merging with
another agency?
3.If not, why not and If so, what would the steps be that
you would take to ensure its success?
4.Are there other models that encourage collaboration that
you’re aware of? And do they work?
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