Nonprofit mergers and forms of partnership are on the rise — driven by shifting funding landscapes, leadership transitions, and the growing recognition that collaboration can strengthen mission impact. At La Piana Consulting, we have supported hundreds of nonprofits through these conversations, and the same questions come up again and again from boards, staff, and funders Read more... The post Top 10 Questions We Hear About Mergers & Alliances appeared first on La Piana.| La Piana
Mergers and strategic partnerships can unlock new possibilities for nonprofits, but they also raise tough questions. In our latest blog, Navigating the Complexities of a Potential Merger or Strategic Partnership, we highlight four common challenges: knowing when to begin, building alignment, designing leadership and structure, and managing uncertainty.| La Piana
At La Piana Consulting, we don’t just support nonprofits through mergers and alliances — we also track what happens after the work is done. In our latest survey Read more... The post Findings from Our Strategic Partnerships Survey appeared first on La Piana.| La Piana
In today’s fractured political and funding landscape, many nonprofits — especially small and mid-sized organizations — are struggling to maintain services, retain staff, and keep the lights on. While Read more... The post Mergers from a Position of Strength: A Bold Opportunity for Today’s Nonprofits appeared first on La Piana.| La Piana
In the latest E.D. Notes for the Field, David La Piana offers clear guidance for nonprofit leaders navigating uncertainty. While mergers can be a powerful tool to strengthen impact and sustainability, timing is everything. David breaks down when a merger conversation may not make sense, and more importantly, when it absolutely should be on the table. From leadership transitions to funding challenges and board fatigue, this post outlines the key indicators that it might be time to explore stra...| La Piana
