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Ten Keys to Merger Success

Many organizations have found a merger with a like-minded organization an effective way to strengthen their mission impact. What does it take to make one succeed? An analysis of 25 nonprofit mergers in the Chicago metropolitan area surfaced ten keys to merger success.

 
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Missions, Mergers, and Love

A decade after helping her nonprofit navigate a merger, a former chief executive reflects on the growth it enabled in this BoardSource blog post.
 
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7 Questions to Ask When Reviewing the Annual Budget

Many nonprofit staffs are sending their 2017 organizational budgets to their boards for review and approval at this time. Here are seven questions the board should ask before giving the budget a thumbs-up.

 
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Are you attending the Independent Sector conference? BoardSourcers will be there! Anne Wallestad, president & CEO, is presenting a session titled “Frame-Breaking Ideas for 21st-Century Fundraising” on Wednesday at 4 p.m. And we’ll be exhibiting at Booth 42. Come see us!

The BoardSource Exchange for BoardSource members is now live! Are you using it to connect, share, and learn from your fellow members? Log in now to customize your profile and get started. There are many interesting and informative discussions taking place.

BoardSource holiday hours: Please note that the BoardSource office will be closed for business on November 24 and 25, December 26, and January 2. Our website, however, will be open for browsing and business.

 
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Upcoming Webinars and Trainings

Certificate of Nonprofit Board Consulting
December 14-16 | Austin, TX

Webinar 101: Free to all BoardSource members
The Board-CEO Partnership: 9 Ways Things Go Wrong
December 14 | 3:00 – 4:00 pm ET
Members: $0 | Nonmembers $35

Webinar 201: Free to all BoardSource members
Partners in Leadership: Strengthening the Board-CEO Partnership
December 20 | 3:00 – 4:00 pm ET
Members: $0 | Nonmembers: $75

 

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