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Welcome to the Glick Davis & Associates Blog — your trusted resource for insights, strategies, and best practices in organizational development, executive search, and strategic planning. Our mission is to help mission-driven nonprofits and healthcare organizations navigate complexity, build resilient leadership, and drive measurable impact. Whether you're a board member seeking direction, an executive leader managing growth, or a changemaker facing new challenges, you'll find thought leadership and actionable guidance grounded in real-world experience.

From navigating mergers & acquisitions to driving performance improvement across your organization, our blog explores the strategies that power transformation in the public and social sectors. We share expert perspectives, client success stories, and proven frameworks that empower leaders to make informed decisions and lead with confidence. Join us as we unpack the trends shaping the future of nonprofit and healthcare leadership—and offer the tools to help your organization thrive.

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Is It Time to Rethink the Structure of Your Nonprofit?

By chris / August 13, 2025

Why Mergers and Partnerships Are Gaining Ground The nonprofit sector has long weathered cycles of economic turbulence, but the past 15years have marked a fundamental…

Attracting & Retaining Top Nonprofit Leadership Talent

By Alexander / August 1, 2025

In today’s complex nonprofit and healthcare landscape, the demand for visionary, effective leadership has never been higher. Yet attracting and retaining top nonprofit leadership talent…

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How Business & Strategic Planning Firms Create Success for Nonprofits and Healthcare Organizations

By Alexander / July 18, 2025

In the evolving landscape of nonprofits and healthcare, organizations face mounting pressures to deliver impact while navigating financial constraints, regulatory demands, and shifting community needs.…

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6 Reasons to Use a Nonprofit Executive Search Firm

By Alexander / June 18, 2025

Hiring an executive leader for a nonprofit or healthcare organization is one of the most impactful decisions a board or CEO will make. The right…

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What Are the 3 Common Challenges in Mergers and Acquisitions?

By Alexander / May 20, 2025

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are powerful tools for growth, transformation, and competitive advantage-but they’re rarely smooth sailing. Despite careful planning, many deals underperform or fail…

5 Benefits of Performance Improvement Consultants for Nonprofits and Healthcare Organizations

By Alexander / April 28, 2025

In today’s climate of limited funding, shifting regulations, and growing demand for impact, nonprofits and healthcare organizations are expected to do more with less-while also…

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Are Executive Search Firms Worth It? A Comprehensive Look at Their Value

By Alexander / March 12, 2025

When it comes to hiring for critical roles, particularly at the executive level, many organizations consider using an executive search firm. These firms specialize in…

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5 Key Reasons Organizational Development Supports Successful Mergers

By Alexander / February 14, 2025

Why Organizational Development? Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are complex undertakings that require careful planning and execution to maximize value creation and ensure a seamless transition.…

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Glick Davis & Associates is pleased to celebrate another merger client success!

By chris / April 14, 2023

We at Glick Davis Associates are pleased to have supported Preemptive Love, an international peacemaking organization, in its merger with Common Ground. Nonprofit mergers are…

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Jan Glick Featured on The Nonprofit Show

By janglick / March 10, 2022

Yesterday, I had the honor of being featured on  The Nonprofit Show in an episode about how nonprofit mergers continue the mission and services of their organizations…