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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 shift in how organizations survive—and thrive. From the Great Recession to COVID-19 and beyond, one thing is clear: external conditions are now the biggest threat to nonprofit sustainability. Gone are…
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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 altogether due to common post-transaction hurdles. Understanding these pitfalls is critical for organizations to protect value and successfully integrate businesses. In this article, we’ll explore the three most common challenges…
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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. Organizational Development (OD) plays a pivotal role in facilitating this process by addressing cultural, structural, and operational challenges. Below are 5 key takeaways Organizational Development contributes to successful mergers. 1.…
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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 a key part of our business focus and we love to help clients navigate what can be very challenging waters, with success. Cheers to Preemptive Love and Search for Common…
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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 and how they differ from the for-profit transactions. Tune in below!
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Ten years ago I published a book, Nonprofit Turnaround, A Guide for Nonprofit Leaders, Consultants and Funders. The book was published in the middle of the Great Recession: the marked economic decline that occurred between 2007–2009. Over the course of 20+ workshops and presentations from my book tour across the US over the following year, one…
Read MoreCrisis leadership is not something that most of us signed up for as we entered the nonprofit sector. And yet whether we have led through crisis before or not, we find ourselves facing a huge crisis scenario now with COVID-19. Can we make payroll? Will we be able to re-open our doors to provide services…
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Through our specialty in forming nonprofit partnerships, Glick Davis & Associates is pleased to announce the acquisition of our client Residence XII, a highly-respected addiction treatment provider for women in Kirkland, Washington, by Newport Academy. Our team’s 18-month engagement with the Residence XII board and leadership helped to identify Newport Academy, a client-centric national leader…
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